Tan Nguyen

Tech Lead - GIF84

A real estate photo editting service company.

Responsibilities

• Developed an AI-powered app to handle customer emails, generate invoices, and automatically download files from user-submitted links.
• Collaborated directly with the Board of Directors (BoD) to transform ideas into functional applications.

Achievements

• Reduced the average time per task by 20%, improving overall efficiency.
• Enhanced data security by implementing measures to protect customer information, a critical priority for an outsourcing company.

Senior Developer - Kelpee

An Australian software company specializing in insurance software.

Responsibilities

• Developed an internal ERP system to streamline business operations.
• Designed and implemented a paperless solution pack, including APIs, mobile apps, and e-signature functionality.
• Integrated OpenAI to automate customer question responses and tag call logs for improved efficiency.

Achievements

• Successfully delivered a paperless solution, eliminating thousands of hours of manual work.
• Reduced call tracking and ticket response times significantly.
• Optimized app performance, achieving a 4x faster load time through serverless architecture implementation.

Tech Lead - ElightUp

A company behind popular WordPress plugins, including Meta Box and SlimSEO.

Responsibilities

• Developed high-priority features for flagship products, including the widely-used Meta Box plugin.
• Served as a Developer Relations (DevRel) professional, collaborating with developers, engaging with partners, and fostering strong relationships to drive mutual success.
• Leveraged my network to acquire new customers and expand the user base.

Achievements

• Total income from zero to > $100.000/month, from 100.000+ active installs to 700.000+.
• Secured a contract with FPT, one of Vietnam’s leading technology companies.

Developer - Australian Solar Quotes

An Australian company specializing in solar panel listings.

Responsibilities

• Developed and maintained features for Australian Solar Quotes and associated websites.
• Ensured data integrity and accuracy across all platforms.
• Managed websites and servers for Australian Solar Quotes, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.

Achievements

• Maintained system stability and smooth operation despite a significant increase in revenue (3x)
• Reduced server costs while enhancing overall security measures.

Software Developer @ FPT University

One of the largest private education institutions in Vietnam.

Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain websites, landing pages for the university and their branches.
• Developed key systems, including a CRM, Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), and other internal tools. Most systems were built with PHP, with some transitioning to Laravel starting in 2013.
• Translated technology books into Vietnamese.
• Collaborated with departments such as Marketing and Admissions to improve institutional performance and metrics.

Achievements

• Increase website’s conversion rate by 43%, average monthly visitors increase 500%. Total students registered steady growth over the years.
• The apps that our team built served 50,000+ students and staff.
• Reduced the workload and improve the data accurate by integrating apps together, for example, when people registered via website’s form, their information passed immediately to the CRM, and when student info created, the system call other app API to create account on other apps, including Google Suite.

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering @ FPT Aptech - FPT University

Achievements

• Ranked among the top students at the institution for three consecutive terms.
• Graduated with Distinction, recognizing academic excellence and outstanding performance.

GitHub Copilot Research

Achievements

• Tier #2 for top fastest developer in the research