Thomas Chopard-Léonard

[From Left to Right: Thomas Chopard-Léonard, James Cupit, Ainsley Becnel]

🧬 The DNA of ZINX: The Architect & The Anchor

A Tale of Two Founders: From French Roots to Louisiana Legends

In the orbit of Zinx Labs, technology isn't just code—it's a bond. This is the story of the brothers-in-arms who helped build the foundation of a digital empire, from the streets of Besançon to the bayous of Laplace.

🇫🇷 Thomas Chopard-Léonard

The Eternal Visionary (1984 – 2011)

If Ainsley Becnel is the engine of Zinx, Thomas Chopard-Léonard is its soul. Born in Besançon, France, Thomas didn't just cross the Atlantic at age 12; he conquered it. In just three months, he mastered the English language, proving early on that for him, a "learning curve" was just a straight line up.

🚀 The Prodigy

From the halls of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts to Loyola University, Thomas was a force of nature. He didn't just study Computer Science; he lived it. It was at Loyola that he met Ainsley Becnel, sparking a friendship that would become the backbone of Zinx Technologies.

💡 The Legacy

Thomas was the definition of "Joie de Vivre" with a keyboard. Whether navigating the corporate IT world at Duplantier, Hrapmann, Hogan & Maher or brainstorming the next big thing with Ainsley, he moved with a purpose. Though he left us too soon in 2011, his philosophy remains the primary directive of Zinx Labs today:

“Limits are fabricated by mentality.”

⚜️ James E. Cupit

The Former Founder & Chief Technology Strategist

Meet the anchor. Hailing from Laplace, Louisiana, James E. Cupit is the steady hand that turns wild visions into concrete reality. As a founding member of the original "Katrina Recovery Squad"—that legendary group of tech-savvy friends who rebuilt New Orleans' networks when the waters receded—James has been there since Day Zero.

🛠️ The Builder

While others talk theory, James talks tactics. A Tulane alumnus and STEM heavyweight, he has evolved alongside the company from the break-fix days of Zinx Technologies to the advanced research of Zynx Securities. Today, he stands as a pillar of the organization, bridging the gap between the chaotic genius of innovation and the disciplined structure of execution.

🎭 From Zinx to Leap Gras

James’s influence extends beyond the server room. He is a driving force behind the "Engineering of Culture," playing a pivotal role in the evolution of Leap Gras—where mathematical precision meets the festive chaos of Louisiana tradition. He proves that you can take the boy out of Laplace, but you can't take the engineer out of the celebration.

📊 The Founders' Files

Spec(s):

Mission: To prove limits are imaginary. To build systems that outlast the storms.

Thomas Chopard-Léonard

Origin: Besançon, France 🇫🇷

⚜️Class: The Visionary (In Memoriam)

Superpower: Instant Adaptation (Zero to Fluent in 3 Months)

James E. Cupit

Origin: Laplace, Louisiana

⚜️Class: The Architect (Active)

Superpower: Critical Infrastructure & festive engineering

*** The story continues. Explore the evolution of our team and the future of Leap Gras at Zynx.Online.