Lead Full-Stack Engineer @ DocGi.vn

I was entrusted with overseeing all technical aspects of DocGi.vn, including designing, developing, and maintaining the platform.

Built my portfolio

As spring break began, I took the opportunity to reflect on what I have learned throughout the years and worked on building my portfolio.

Joined the Hacklab Mikkeli community

Hacklab Mikkeli provided an excellent platform for individuals interested in science, technology, and digital art to collaborate, network, and pursue their hobbies.

Explored the field of Computer Vision with OpenCV

With a growing interest in artificial intelligence and computer vision, I experimented with OpenCV. Here, I gained hands-on experience in analyzing and manipulating digital images and videos.

Started my Bachelor's in International Business @ Aalto University

Starting a Bachelor's Degree in International Business has given me countless opportunities to be exposed to different cultures, meet people from different backgrounds, and improve myself in ways I'd never expected.

Experimented with Next.js

I was fascinated by Next.js's performance and flexibility compared to other meta-frameworks and decided to learn more about it and add it to my toolbox.

Learned React and component-based paradigms

With the popularity of Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and the abundance of free time during the pandemic, I thought it was the perfect time to learn React.

Discovered the world of Node.js and JavaScript frameworks

Node.js and JavaScript frameworks caught my attention as I was looking for ways to improve my application's productivity, speed, and scalability.

Understood the fundamentals of salting and hashing

Despite never paying much attention to security and cryptography, this has taught me the significance of salting and hashing credentials as a foundational last line of defense.

Made my first RESTful API and MariaDB database

Uncovered the capabilities of PHP and jQuery

Learning PHP and jQuery was a pivotal moment in my web development career, allowing me to unlock the full potential of web applications.

Learned the elementaries of Web 2.0 (static HTML and CSS)

Learning the basics of HTML and CSS was my first step toward becoming a web developer.

Crossed the bridge into the Internet of Things (ESP32 and ESP8266)

With the basic understanding of C/C++ with Arduino, Espressif's IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) was my next leap forward.

Experimented with embedded systems and C/C++

Single-handedly, one of the most significant decisions of my career. Through countless short-circuit and fried MCUs, I've learned to appreciate the engineers behind every piece of electronics.

Got my very first computer

Arguably, my best purchase. I still remember spending the whole night just waiting for Windows to install.

Wrote my first line of code on my sister's computer

Starting with an interest in video game modding, I saw programming as the way to bring my most desirable visions into existence. Driven with enthusiasm, I decided to dedicate myself to learning the rudiments of Lua.

Born in Hanoi, Vietnam

Where all my hopes and dreams began :D