Quynh Tran, Developer in Nashville, TN, United States
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Quynh Tran

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Nashville, TN, United States

Toptal member since August 8, 2024

Bio

Quynh is a technical lead experienced in developing, implementing, and supporting complex software systems to drive system efficiency and performance. Skilled in optimizing operations by implementing solutions that benefit businesses and end users, Quynh demonstrates expertise in the technical project development lifecycle from concept through delivery while ensuring alignment with all organizational goals.

Portfolio

Capgemini
JavaScript, TypeScript, DevOps, Full-stack, GitHub

Experience

  • GitHub - 4 years
  • Python 3 - 4 years
  • Full-stack - 3 years
  • TypeScript - 2 years
  • JavaScript - 2 years
  • DevOps - 2 years
  • Kubernetes - 2 years
  • AWS IoT - 2 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Teams

The most amazing...

...thing I've developed is customized ArgoCD, Keptn, and Argo Workflow plugins for an internal developer platform.

Work Experience

Full-stack Developer

2022 - PRESENT
Capgemini
  • Led a team of four developers in designing, developing, and maintaining custom Backstage applications.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and reduce deployment times.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained a highly efficient microservice for validating Kubernetes clusters.
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, DevOps, Full-stack, GitHub

Experience

Backstage Application Development

PRODUCT
Custom backstage applications.

FUNCTION
These applications streamline developer workflows by providing a centralized platform for managing software development tools, documentation, and services.

CLIENT
A global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation.

USER
Internal development teams.

CONTRIBUTION
As the tech lead, I led a team of four developers in designing, developing, and maintaining these custom applications. I tailored and extended the Backstage.io framework, enhancing user experience and platform efficiency. I also implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo, Terraform, and Docker to streamline deployment and reduce time.

IMPACT
My contributions improved user satisfaction and system responsiveness, achieving a 120% increase in speed and reliability.

OUTCOME
The project significantly enhanced the efficiency of development workflows, leading to faster delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Kubernetes Validation Microservice

PRODUCT
Microservice for Kubernetes cluster validation.

FUNCTION
This microservice validates Kubernetes clusters to ensure they meet specific performance and reliability criteria.

CLIENT
Clients who use Kubernetes in their infrastructure.

USER
Development and operations teams who maintain Kubernetes clusters.

CONTRIBUTION
I designed, developed, and maintained this microservice, which included scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs. I conducted regular code reviews and implemented best practices to maintain high code quality.

IMPACT
The microservice resulted in a 25% increase in validation speed and accuracy.

OUTCOME
The microservice contributed to the reliability and efficiency of Kubernetes cluster management, ensuring strong performance under high-load conditions.

Degree Audit System Enhancement

PRODUCT
Degree audit system.

FUNCTION
This system helps academic institutions manage and audit student degree progress.

CLIENT
Austin Peay State University

USER
Academic advisors and students.

CONTRIBUTION
I maintained, troubleshooted, and created scribe codes for 37 majors across 22 fields as a Degree Works technician. I coordinated with IT support and academic departments to resolve technical issues and enhance system reliability.

IMPACT
My work reduced the degree audit process time by 20% and increased accuracy by 25%.

OUTCOME
The system enhancements improved the functionality and reliability of the degree audit process, ensuring accurate data for academic advising and minimal disruption to students' academic progress.

Note Tuning Application

PRODUCT
Note tuning application.

FUNCTION
This application identifies musical pitches and provides feedback on intonation.

CLIENT
Collaborative project with two peers.

USER
Musicians and music students.

CONTRIBUTION
I led the project by creating specifications and task designs and managing deadlines. I collaborated with two peers to develop the application using C#.NET.

IMPACT
The application helped musicians improve their pitch accuracy through detailed feedback.

OUTCOME
The project successfully delivered a functional tool for musicians, aiding their practice and performance improvement.

Education

2017 - 2022

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science

Austin Peay State University - Clarksville, TN, USA

Skills

Tools

GitHub, Jenkins

Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python 3, C#.NET, Gherkin, SQL, C#

Frameworks

Flask, .NET

Paradigms

DevOps

Platforms

AWS IoT, Kubernetes, New Relic

Other

Teams, Full-stack, Argo CD, Scribe

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