Software Developer
Freelance
Mar 2025 - PresentRemote
Building modern web applications for small businesses and startups
React • Next.js • TypeScript • Laravel • MySQL • TailwindCSS • Docker
Career
Finance degree in Vietnam. Migrated to the US in 2019. Started in UI/UX design. Went back to school for CS while working full-time. Now building full-stack applications.
Below: my professional work, education and research background, plus the tech conferences I've volunteered at.
Work Experience
Professional roles and responsibilities
Full-Stack Developer
CSU System Operations
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024California, USA
Built enterprise dashboard applications for the California State University system serving 10,000+ education professionals across 23 campuses
PHP • Laravel • Vue.js • MySQL • Bootstrap • Sass • REST APIs • Git
UI/UX Designer
CodeLink
Jul 2019 - Dec 2020California, USA
Designed user interfaces for enterprise software and contributed to US market expansion efforts
Figma • Adobe XD • Sketch • Jira • HTML/CSS • JavaScript
Education & Research
Academic background and research contributions
B.S. Computer Science
Cal Poly Pomona
Jan 2021 - May 2025Pomona, CA
Maintained a 3.92 GPA while synthesizing core computational theory with modern software engineering to build scalable, data-driven solutions.
Software Engineering Lifecycle • Data Structures & Algorithms • Relational Database Design • Agile/Scrum Methodologies • Containerization & Deployment
B.A. Finance
University of Economics and Law
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Built a foundation in financial analysis and quantitative reasoning, establishing the professional framework for my 2019 relocation to the US.
Quantitative Analysis • Financial Data Analysis • Principles of Accounting • Data-Driven Decision Making • Behavioral Psychology
HCI Student Researcher
Hapii Lab
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024Pomona, CA
Researched human-computer interaction with focus on search infrastructure and user experience
Docker • AWS • JavaScript • Postman • Google Analytics
Volunteer Experience
Community involvement and contributions
Accessibility & Operations Coordinator
AWE (Augmented World Expo)
Jun 2025Long Beach, CA
Directed logistics and on-site operations to ensure a seamless experience for global attendees. Specialized in accessibility oversight, ensuring the event met inclusive design standards for diverse participant needs in a high-tech environment.
Strategic Coordinator for CodeLink
TechCrunch Disrupt
Oct 2024San Francisco, CA
Acted as a brand ambassador and coordinator at one of the world’s leading tech conferences. Facilitated high-level networking, pitched company solutions to global innovators, and managed lead generation with potential enterprise customers.