Hi, my name is

Duc Nguyen.

whoami

A curious person who loves to explore, learn, and build stuff. I enjoy coding and I have picked up a lot of random skills and tools along the way.

About Me

Duc is a computer science graduate with a strong interest in software development and system design. He has experience working with backend systems, middleware, and SQL, and enjoys building scalable, reliable applications. His favorite languages are Python, Typescript, Java, and C#. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games and geocaching. Here are a few technologies he has been working with recently:
  • AWS/Azure
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Node
  • Express
  • SQL
  • Python
  • .NET 7

Experience

Software Engineer - Harris Computer
May 2024 - Present
  • Designed and implemented a secure Power BI data layer using Azure AD and Row-Level Security, enforcing fine-grained access for analytics used by 25,000+ clinicians
  • Owned reliability for ∼30 production .NET services as primary on-call, diagnosing incidents, performing root-cause analysis, and driving fixes to restore service
  • Identified performance bottlenecks across services and led refactors at the query and service layer, reducing p95 latency by 20%
  • Led centralized logging redesign using structured logs and correlation IDs to improve debugging
  • Designed and maintained RESTful and SOAP APIs for internal healthcare data exchange
Engineering Manager - GT WebDev Club
Aug 2023 - May 2024
  • Directed a team of 6 engineers to build a free full-stack course visualization engine used by 200+ students with React and Node.js
  • Reduced application build time by 35% with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Build
  • Created graph visualizations of degree requirements for Georgia Tech students using D3.js
  • Increased speed by 21% and SEO by 45% migrating React to Next.js with SSR and caching
  • Implemented a secured back-end server with role-based access controls, request throttling, and authentication
  • Configured Redis caching, reduced server response from 150ms to 20ms
Research Assistant - Georgia Institute of Technology
Jan 2023 - May 2023

Reflect Platform: Awarded by National Science Foundation

  • Led a migration of core services from JavaScript to TypeScript, refactoring 7,000+ lines to improve type safety and runtime stability
  • Replaced REST endpoints with GraphQL using Apollo Server to cut query latency by 30%
  • Developed 50+ automated API tests using AVA.js, identifying 18% of defects before production deployment
Software Engineering Intern - Bond Intelligence Inc
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Developed a third-party service for Web3 authentication using MetaMask
  • Built a full-stack internal tool for swapping over 100 tokens using Uniswap SDK and Ethers.js
  • Set up a robust testing framework for over 40 smart contracts using Ganache, Truffle, and Infura.

Education

2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
GPA: 3.7

Related Coursework:

  • Machine Learning, Robotics and Perceptions, Artifical Intelligence, Computer Vision
  • Data Structure and Algorithm, Database Systems, Computer Graphics, Video Game Design

Projects

Wutsdis
Next.js Firebase Shadcn Sentry SAST/DAST Playwright Expo React Native NativeWind
Wutsdis
Wutsdis lets users discover and share snacks and drinks, linking each item to all its found locations for easy browsing and exploration.
Crypto Info (WINNER Best Accessibility Hack sponsored by Fidelity)
React Express Firebase NewsAPI UniswapAPI Tailwind
Crypto Info (WINNER Best Accessibility Hack sponsored by Fidelity)
Crypto Info delivers tailored news on cryptocurrency, integrates uniswap tools working on and offering AI-driven market analysis recommendations to our users.
Study Buddy (Hack The Classroom)
React Express Firebase MapboxGeocoder MongoDB Atlas Tailwind
Study Buddy (Hack The Classroom)
StudyBuddy is a communication platform where students can directly chat with nearby tutors in their area for homework help.
Pomorodo (YWC HarvestHack)
React Spotify Web API Spotify Playback SDK passport Supabase
Pomorodo (YWC HarvestHack)
Pomodoro is a study hub designed to enhance focus and improve study efficiency for students.

Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out, I’ll try my best to get back to you!