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Nhan Dang
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
San Francisco, CA, United States
Toptal member since June 11, 2015
Bio
Boasting over a decade of experience in Silicon Valley, Nhan distinguishes himself as a leading engineer due to his rare combination of design acumen and technical prowess. His career journey is marked by the development of transformative products and services. Nhan is the founder of several successful tech startups, spanning innovative mobile applications to groundbreaking AI solutions.
Portfolio
Nuclent
Node.js, React, DevOps, Kubernetes, TypeScript
Nike
Sketch, Figma, React, TypeScript
Hedge Fund Research
React, TypeScript, Scrum
Experience
- iOS - 10 years
- Web - 10 years
- Node.js - 10 years
- Project Management - 9 years
- React - 8 years
- TypeScript - 8 years
- React Native - 6 years
Preferred Environment
Git, Web, Jira, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Vim Text Editor
The most amazing...
...thing was to engineer a 3D city planning tool for Neom city (KSA) to enable real-time zoning tests & assessments of population, traffic, & pollution with AI.
Work Experience
CTO
2020 - PRESENT
Nuclent
- Spearheaded the technological evolution at Nuclent, pioneering the development of our proprietary low-code workflow automation software, resulting in a 45% increase in productivity for our clients.
- Served as Nuclent's CTO and led a multidisciplinary team through an aggressive product development cycle, launching three major updates within a year while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality and user experience.
- Implemented a robust, scalable infrastructure for Nuclent's SaaS offerings, enhancing system stability and uptime by 99.9% and increasing customer trust and satisfaction significantly.
- Orchestrated the design and deployment of a highly scalable microservices architecture at Nuclent, enhancing system resilience, facilitating seamless scalability, and enabling rapid feature rollouts.
Technologies: Node.js, React, DevOps, Kubernetes, TypeScript
UI/UX Engineer and Front-end Developer
2020 - 2020
Nike
- Helped design and build an internal tool for optimizing merchandise and global distribution.
- Defined a completely new experience digesting large amount of data with very advanced 3D charting, real-time infographic, and animation.
- Built a components library and interactive charting libraries using D3 and three.js (3D web library) that handles GB of data streaming.
Technologies: Sketch, Figma, React, TypeScript
Front-end Technical Lead
2019 - 2020
Hedge Fund Research
- Led the front-end team and helped develop the HFR database front-end application.
- Prototyped and designed the UI/UX of the front end, built the technical guidelines, and designed a system for the team to follow.
- Successfully launched the product that replaces the legacy system.
- Designed from the ground up a dynamic low-code, metadata-oriented application structure that allows easy implementation of new features with little or without any coding.
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Scrum
Lead Front-end Developer
2019 - 2019
U Group (formerly ByteCubed)
- Built a technology discovery and engagement platform for the US government.
- Created a cross platform mobile application with OCR capabilities.
Technologies: React Native, React
React Expert
2018 - 2019
BCG - GAMMA1
- Constructed an automation tool with a cutting-edge user interface, enabling real-time manipulation and control of data pipelines and data streams and revolutionizing data management.
- Steered a dynamic front-end team, employing Agile methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Teamed up with a designer from the renowned 'Westworld' series to craft a groundbreaking design aesthetic.
Technologies: React
Lead Software Engineer
2018 - 2019
BCG Gamma
- Designed and built an end-to-end AI solution faster and easier than on any other platform.
- Developed multiple data visualization applications for various BCG clients around the world.
Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL
Full-stack Developer
2017 - 2017
United Fitness Network
- Developed a back-end API with a React admin client handling video/image processing.
- Created a native iOS client serving videos, ads, and various workouts.
- Tracked fitness data through iOS HealthKit.
Technologies: Node.js, React, iOS, PostgreSQL
Full-stack Developer and Project Manager
2016 - 2017
Evobits
- Designed and developed Coinpay, a cryptocurrency payment gateway using a PHP back end with a React-based web client.
- Built a cross-platform React Native Cryptocurrency wallet app.
- Created a Node.js-based cloud Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash wallet API with Hapi.js and BitcoinJS.
- Built a Node.js Blockchain explorer API on Hapi.js for back end and Angular 1 for the front end. The API efficiently pulls data in real time from a 1TB+ SQL database.
Technologies: Project Management, React Native, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL
Lead Developer and UI/UX Designer
2016 - 2016
Accent Technologies
- Designed and developed Accent's new CRM and sales facilitation platform using React/Redux/Relay with Go/Relay back end.
- Created the visual interface builder with advanced drag-n-drop functionalities.
Technologies: Go, React
VP of Engineering
2013 - 2015
SeeSpace, Ltd.
- Rewrote Android to serve as an augmented TV OS (called InAiR) supporting Real 3D TV (3D glasses).
- Wrote a graphic engine using C++/OpenGLES running on Android to serve the above purpose, completely rewriting Android Surface Flinger.
- Designed a full SDK on Java for developers to build apps on the TV OS.
- Successfully launched the product to market.
- Wrote a sound fingerprinting algorithm to detect the TV show, music, or movie being played through the OS.
Technologies: PostgreSQL
CTO
2013 - 2014
IG9
- Designed and implemented a responsive user interface for web, tablet, and mobile.
- Built a crowdfunding platform from scratch using Yii framework.
Technologies: Yii
Co-founder and CTO
2010 - 2013
6ix.vn
- Developed a very scalable eCommerce platform, running at much lower memory/CPU than eCommerce solutions of the time.
- Built a RESTful API logistic and fulfillment service that links between warehouses, POS systems, and online sales.
- Created a WYSIWYG editor for the eCommerce platform to easily manage promotions, categories, and banners on the eCommerce platform.
- Built an automatic image compression engine to reduce the network cost of transferring large product images.
- Synced an algorithm allowing POS systems and warehouses to work in offline mode and then sync up between various stations whenever possible.
- Created POS software and logistics software on .NET.
Technologies: .NET, MongoDB, Node.js, HTML
Experience
Source.AI
Working synergistically with BCG's Gamma team, we architected a revolutionary platform, streamlining the creation, deployment, and supervision of comprehensive AI solutions for enterprises. This platform significantly surpasses the speed and ease of comparable platforms, establishing a new benchmark in AI implementation.
Fim+ Digital
https://galaxyplay.vnFim+ Digital was one of the biggest streaming services in Vietnam. I was the interim CTO of the company for a year, where I led a team of 50 engineers to build a complete video platform, including ingestion servers, media servers, CMS, CDNs, and Android, iOS, Web, and TV clients. I architected a system that could handle 100,000 concurrent streaming clients.
Aikita.net
Aikita.net is my own startup.
Aikita is an all-in-one communication system for business. By combining a traditional virtual phone system with industry-leading artificial intelligence, we have created a never-before-seen communication solution with endless possibilities.
Aikita is an all-in-one communication system for business. By combining a traditional virtual phone system with industry-leading artificial intelligence, we have created a never-before-seen communication solution with endless possibilities.
Calm Kids
https://www.calm-kids.comCalm Kids is a fun, engaging, and user-friendly app designed to promote mental wellness and mindfulness in children. This interactive tool combines a variety of stress-relieving activities, sleep stories, and meditation practices that are age-appropriate and easy to follow. With its attractive interface and captivating content, Calm Kids encourages emotional resilience, improved concentration, better sleep, and overall well-being. It's the ideal companion to foster a lifetime of tranquility and mindfulness in the young minds of today's fast-paced world.
Education
2008 - 2010
Engineer's Degree in Computer Science
University of Florida - Florida
2005 - 2008
Engineer's Degree in Computer Engineering
Higher Institute of Jose Antonio Echeverria - La Havana, Cuba
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, React
Tools
Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Git, Figma, Jira, Vim Text Editor
Languages
SQL, HTML, CSS, GraphQL, Python, Go, TypeScript
Frameworks
React Native, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Yii, .NET
Paradigms
Agile Software Development, Scrum, DevOps
Platforms
Web, iOS, Firebase, MacOS, Kubernetes, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Storage
MongoDB, RethinkDB, PostgreSQL
Other
Software Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), OpenAI GPT-4 API
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