Nguyễn Hoàng Thiên Phúc
Software Engineer | PhD Candidate
Profile
I am a PhD Candidate in Computer Science with nearly 5 years of teaching experience at RMIT Vietnam and 6 years of practical industry experience. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in software engineering and computing technologies, alongside robust pedagogical skills in curriculum delivery and student mentorship. As an Associate Lecturer, I leverage my industry background and dedication to education to support student learning and assist in impactful research.
Experience
- RMIT VietnamIT Associate Lecturer | Part-time | HCMC, Vietnam | Aug 2026 - PresentIT Teaching Assistant | Part-time | HCMC, Vietnam | Oct 2021 - Aug 2026
- • Collaborate with course coordinators to deliver engaging lecture, lab, and tutorial sessions.
- • Design course materials and high-quality assessments, actively improving them based on student feedback.
- • Grade assignments and provide constructive feedback to students across various courses.
- Whammy TechSenior Software Engineer | Fulltime | HCMC, Vietnam | Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
- • Improved, optimized, and created cross-platform applications related to logistics and blockchain.
- • Mentored junior engineers.
- • Grew engineering teams by interviewing and recruiting.
- Mentor | HCMC, Vietnam | Nov 2021 - Jan 2023Lead Software Engineer | Part-time | Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
- • Defined technical vision and development strategy to bring the product to market efficiently.
- • Supervised team members and automated manual setup processes with bash scripts.
- • Supervised and provided ideas for the application; helped team members solve problems.
- TiKiChuLead Software Engineer | Part-time | HCMC, Vietnam | May 2020 - Aug 2021
- • Developed a web app from scratch for simplified ERP and internal financial management tools.
- • Supervised and participated in client mobile app development.
- • Designed and improved database schema which allows for writing efficient SQL.
- Software Engineer | Fulltime Remote | HCMC, Vietnam | Sep 2018 - May 2021
- • Worked on TMS projects and improved the development process by guiding the team through JS coding best practices.
- • Increased web performance and ameliorate UI/UX of the product by migrating from monolithic to microservices.
- • Researched, implemented a solution, and provided a UI prototype for Vehicle Routing Problem.
- • Helped other teams to install various software on Linux servers through SSH.
- Software Engineer | Fulltime | HCMC, Vietnam | Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
- • Worked on B2B construction management projects.
- • Re-wrote SQL which boosted the performance of data import and mail services.
- • Consulted clients on technologies and solutions.
- Software Developer | Intern | HCMC, Vietnam | Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
- • Worked on IoT devices with Arduino and the web application for the Feedback System linking to those devices.
- • Design 3D Printing Model with Ultimaker Cura.
Projects
- HCMC, Vietnam | 9/2021 - Present
- • Improve my software development skills and test cutting-edge technology.
- • Share posts about what I have learnt, tutorials and my thoughts on software development in general and other topics.
Skills
- Programming Languages
- Web & Software Development
- Databases & DevOps
- Testing & QA
- Professional & Soft Skills
Education
- PhD in Computer ScienceRMIT University VietnamJan 2024 - Expected Dec 2027
- • Research Focus: Improving safety for Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) users in indoor navigation through simulation modeling.
- Master of Software EngineerBordeaux 1 University2017 - 2019
- • Thesis: Conception, Development, and Implementation of an Algorithm for the Vehicle Routing Problem (2019)
- Bachelor of InformaticsBordeaux 1 University - Sorbonne University2014 - 2017
- • Thesis: Petri Net Framework Tool - Adapter Layer and Graphical User Interface implemented with Java (2017)
Awards & Certificates
- People's Choice AwardStorytelling for Impactful Research Competition, RMIT VietnamAug 2024
- • Presented impactful research titled "Safe Paths: Empowering Independence for the Visually Impaired."
- • Highlighted data-driven simulation methodologies to improve indoor navigation safety and autonomy for BVI users.
- RMIT PhD ScholarshipsJan 2024 - Dec 2027
- • International Tuition Fee Scholarship | RMIT University
- • Stipend Scholarship | RMIT University Vietnam
- Merit-based Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- • Master | French University Pole, Vietnam National University - Bordeaux 1 | 2018 - 2019
- • Bachelor | French University Pole, Vietnam National University - Bordeaux 1 - Sorbonne | 2014 - 2017
Languages
- Vietnamese · Native
- French · Full Professional Proficiency DELF B2
- English · Full Professional Proficiency CEFR B2