Thinh Tran
PhD Student | Research Assistant
I'm an experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Worked mostly with JavaScript, its frameworks and libraries.
Outside of coding, I enjoy taking photos, traveling, and music. You can find my photography work on Unsplash.
Experience
PhD Student | Junior Researcher
From Nov 2024
Full-time | Brest, France
Conducting research on the topic of "Analysing Civic Tech project to design replicable process models allowing them to scale-up" under the supervision of Prof. Nicolas Jullien
- Developing a framework to support the development of civic tech projects by leveraging digital commons institutional studies and software engineering principles.
- Conducting interviews with stakeholders to understand the challenges and requirements of civic tech projects.
- Collaborating with the research team to publish papers and present findings at conferences.
Growth Support Engineer
Jul 2023 - Present
Remote | Sydney, Australia
Provided adept technical support for Hello Clever's Payment API integration:
- Assisted developers to understand the documentation, troubleshoot problems, and optimize their integrations.
- Proficiently resolved software issues in complex environments.
- Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Contributed to a monthly revenue stream in the millions dollar.
Software Engineer
Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
Remote | Sydney, Australia
Developed the company website and backend service for the mobile application:
- Constructed the company website using the latest modern stack, incorporating key modules like blogs, waitlist, and policy.
- Implemented API cloud functions for tasks such as filtering inappropriate images and retrieving nearby products using geohash for the mobile application.
- Attained a performance score of 98/100 for the desktop version and 91/100 for the mobile version through Google Lighthouse measurement.
Software Engineer
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
Full-time | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Worked on several projects including LINE Healthcare, LINE Telemedicine and LINE Global Search, which serve over 100 million users a day.
- Revamped the internal CMS codebase using Typescript to enhance maintainability and efficiency
- Developed innovative features and modules for internal content management systems.
- Collaborated effectively with a multi-lingual team comprising Japanese product owners, Korean project managers, and Vietnamese backend team.
- Actively contributed to the team's code review process, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Associate Software Engineer
Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
Full-time | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Spearheaded the development of management tools for Zalo's B2B products, generating millions of USD in annual revenue:
- Transformed existing applications with modern design systems, fostering enhanced user experiences and cleaner code.
- Pioneered the implementation of a microservices architecture using git submodules, enabling seamless integration and scalability.
- Revamped the landing page using NextJs, achieving a significant performance boost (up to +130% Google Lighthouse measurement).
- Assumed leadership responsibilities, managing a team of four frontend developers and assigning tasks as directed by the technical manager.
Projects and Works
jimcbl.dev
Personal portfolio website showcasing my diverse skillset in web development, with a collection of projects and work experiences.
Hello Clever Documentation
Maintained latest documentation for Hello Clever's Payment API integration and merchant's comprehensive guide.
Monster Chase
A simple game to learn about game development. In the game, the player controls a character to void hitting the monster.
Sassybae's Landing Page
A landing page for Sassybae, a toy trading platform for kids.
Sturdy Octo Blog
A full-stack blog application built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Ant Design, and Firebase. The application allows users to create, edit, and delete posts.
Zalo Cloud's Landing Page
A landing page for Zalo, a cloud service provider. The site is used to introduce the company and its services.
Education
LUT University
Master of Science in Software Product Management and Business
2022 - 2024
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
2016 - 2020