Cuong Nguyen
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications and backend systems in fintech, digital media, and e-commerce. Skilled in PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, Vue.js, and AWS cloud services. Proven track record in optimizing performance, designing RESTful APIs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing, large-scale systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Soaren Management
01.2020 - Current
- Developed scalable software solutions using Laravel and React to enhance system performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver comprehensive software designs.
- Led code reviews and implemented best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery across projects.
- Integrated RingCentral to handle 200K+ calls/day, improving call center routing and customer experience
- Implemented AWS SQS and scalable instances, reducing loan processing time from 1.5s to 0.25s
- Engineered an email delivery platform sending 600K+ emails/day, ensuring optimal timing for high open rates using SQS and concurrent process of Laravel
- Built a concurrent campaign engine to automate multi-channel campaigns (email/SMS/text), enabling marketers to query customers dynamically with raw SQL
- Designed MFA authentication using AWS Cognito and Lambda with customizable email templates
Technical Leader
Zinio
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led a team of 6 developers delivering high-performance services
- Designed REST APIs and microservices with Circuit Breaker
- Managed a magazine reading service with 100M+ daily requests
- Built tools for publishing across web, mobile, Apple News+, and Kindle
- Delivered 70% of Apple News+ content
Senior Software Engineer
Zinio
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Built an audit content tool scanning 1M+ magazines from 40K publishers
- Optimized database queries, indexing, and caching
- Reduced content-related user complaints by 95%
Senior Software Engineer
Binumi
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Implemented video rendering and streaming using AWS SQS, Elasticsearch, and MLT framework
- Rebuilt drag-and-drop video editing tools for responsive web and mobile
- Improved SEO and retention via remarketing campaigns
- 80% faster video search performance
Software Engineer
Starseed
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed scalable internal tools and streaming services supporting 10K+ concurrent users
- Conducted unit, load, and stress testing to ensure reliability
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
Key Courses: Web Programming, Big Data, Enterprise Architecture
B.S. - Information Technology
Skills
- Backend & API Development (Laravel, Symfony, RESTful Services)
- Microservices Architecture & Scalable Systems (AWS SQS, Lambda)
- Database Design & Optimization (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS EC2, S3, SES, ECS, CDN)
- Logging & Monitoring (Elasticsearch, Kibana)
- Agile/Scrum, CI/CD (Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI)
- Software development lifecycle
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Software Engineer - Soaren Management
01.2020 - Current
Technical Leader - Zinio
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Software Engineer - Zinio
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Software Engineer - Binumi
01.2013 - 01.2016
Software Engineer - Starseed
01.2011 - 01.2013
Natural Science University - B.S., Information Technology
Maharishi International University - M.S., Computer Science
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