Thien Nguyen
Software Engineer
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Senior Full-Stack Engineer with over 7 years of experience leading high-impact technology initiatives from concept to production. Proven ability to drive enterprise-wide modernization, including migrating legacy systems to modern CI/CD workflows and revitalizing applications with React, Spring Boot, and AI. Adept at translating complex business requirements into scalable, user-centric software solutions that enhance performance and accelerate delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
CPS Energy
11.2023 - Current
- Engineered and launched an AI-powered chatbot utilizing LangChain, Azure AI, and ReactJS, successfully guiding customers to financial assistance programs, and improving access to critical resources.
- Spearheaded a pivotal technology modernization initiative, migrating legacy applications from JSP/Java to a high-performance stack featuring ReactJS, Zustand, and Spring Boot, transforming them into Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
- Architected and deployed scalable Spring Boot microservices, establishing a robust development lifecycle by implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for seamless integration and deployment to Azure.
- Led the enterprise-wide migration from legacy SVN to GitHub, establishing a modern version control foundation that enabled the adoption of CI/CD, and fundamentally improved development workflows for all engineering teams.
- Translated qualitative user research into actionable product features, directly addressing key customer pain points, and enhancing user satisfaction.
Software Engineer (Contractor)
Wanderverse
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized Figma and Spline to create engaging 3D animations and effective UI/UX designs, and applied advanced web technologies, including React, Next.js, WebGPU, and React Three Fiber (R3F), to build a responsive and robust front end with an immersive user experience.
- Implemented a micro-frontend architecture that improved system modularity and reduced dependencies between components.
- Prepared detailed project specifications, requirements, and documentation, providing a solid blueprint for platform development.
Software Engineer
USAA
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed the end-to-end lifecycle for new banking applications, leading the transition from the initial prototype to full-scale production deployment by defining technical requirements, scope, and strategic project milestones.
- Engineered and scaled a resilient frontend architecture for high-traffic enterprise applications, establishing best practices with React, Redux, TypeScript, and Next.js to enhance application performance and developer productivity.
- Integrated containerized microservices with OpenShift, Kafka, Spring Boot, Express.js, and Node.js.
Software Engineer
Lead Sherpa
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Architected and delivered key user-centric features using React, Redux Toolkit (RTK), and Next.js, significantly enhancing platform usability and the overall user journey.
- Improved software quality and reliability by championing an end-to-end (E2E) testing strategy in partnership with QA, which directly resulted in an 18% reduction in production bug reports.
- Engineered the seamless integration of the Twilio API to power in-app SMS and voice communication, boosting customer engagement, and streamlining outreach workflows.
Web Developer
Bixly
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and delivered robust web solutions for a diverse client portfolio, demonstrating rapid adaptability across multiple front-end frameworks, including React, AngularJS, and Vue.js.
- Translated client concepts into high-fidelity prototypes, and spearheaded their evolution into full-scale, production-ready applications that met key business objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
CSU (Fresno)
Fresno, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
Microservices architecture
MySQL
JIRA
Javascript
Typescript
ReactJS
Java/Springboot
OracleDB
NodeJS/ExpressJS
Agile/SCRUM
Langchain
NextJS
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
CPS Energy
11.2023 - Current
Software Engineer (Contractor)
Wanderverse
02.2023 - 11.2023
Software Engineer
USAA
06.2020 - 02.2023
Software Engineer
Lead Sherpa
02.2019 - 06.2020
Web Developer
Bixly
02.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
CSU (Fresno)
05.2001 -
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