About me
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- Nationality: Vietnamese
- Live in Île-de-France 🏡
- Languages: Vietnamese - French - English
- ✉️ Email: [email protected]
- 📝 Biography: View here
- Hobbies: Guitar, Painting, Photography, Graphic designing
Education
2019 - 2023
Engineer's degree (Master)
- Security and IT Technologies Department (STI)
- Apprenticeship program (3 years)
- Awarded: Valedictorian
- Secnumedu training certified by ANSSI
2018 - 2019
BAC+1
- Courses: Computer Science, Mechanics, Physics
- Participated in Math-Info Licence 2 courses as a free auditor
2016 - 2017
Bachelor of Computer Science
- Basic programming (in C, C++ and Java)
- Courses: Mathematics and Physics
What can I do?
- C, C++, Python : system programming, machine learning
- Javascript and Typescript
- Java, Kotlin (for Android)
- Assembly: reverse engineering
- Docker and Linux security (AppArmor, SELinux,...)
Other things:
- Browser extensions development (Chrome / Firefox)
- Facebook Messenger bot development
- Answer to questions on StackOverflow
Education
2019 - 2023
Engineer's degree (Master)
- Security and IT Technologies Department (STI)
- Apprenticeship program (3 years)
- Awarded: Valedictorian
- Secnumedu training certified by ANSSI
2018 - 2019
BAC+1
- Courses: Computer Science, Mechanics, Physics
- Participated in Math-Info Licence 2 courses as a free auditor
2016 - 2017
Bachelor of Computer Science
- Basic programming (in C, C++ and Java)
- Courses: Mathematics and Physics
Working experiences
Software engineer at Hugging Face
Hugging Face is a machine learning and data science platform and community that helps users build, deploy and train machine learning models.
My works:
- On-device LLM
- Collaborator of llama.cpp
Website: huggingface.co
Network and system engineer at Snowpack: C++ and Flutter developer
Snowpack is a startup that combines privacy and security on the internet using an overlay network to ensure users are truly invisible online.
My works:
- Participating in the development of Snowpack in C++ and Flutter.
- Optimizing of system performance and stability. Bug / vulnerability fixes.
- Participating in the certification process of the Snowpack solution, development of unit tests and applied documentation.
- Engineering and maintaining the platform API server
Skills : C, C++, Python, Typescript (API server), Flutter (desktop app), Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), Network Security, Docker
Website: snowpack.eu
Apprentice at Botfuel: Full-stack web developer
Botfuel is a startup specialized in conversational intelligence. We offer virtual assistance solutions based on artificial intelligence to optimize the customer relationship management of brands. Our virtual assistance can be installed on a brand's existing e-commerce site.
My works:
- Developing virtual assistance solutions based on artificial intelligence.
- Building and maintaining the chatbox (chat window) widget that can be installed on e-commerce sites of our clients.
- Implementing integrations with external channels including Facebook Messenger and Zendesk.
Skills: Flask (Python), Docker, ReactJS, websocket
Website: botfuel.io
Internship at SimpleLogin: Browser extension developer
SimpleLogin is an open-source service to help you protect your email address by giving you a permanent alias email address. SimpleLogin is currently a subsidiary of ProtonMail.
My works:
- Developing the extension that allows users to generate an alias email address and fill out forms automatically.
- Optimizing the user experience of the extension.
Skills: Browser extension development (Chrome / Firefox), VueJS
Website: simplelogin.io
Dong Hanh association: Web developer and maintainer
Dong Hanh is a charity organization established in 2001, which aims to help underprivileged students in Vietnam in their studies and life. Through continuous efforts since the day of its establishment, Dong Hanh has become a companion to many young Vietnamese on their way to achieving their dreams.
My works:
- Maintain and install features, including the internationalization (i18n) and contact forms. Update the server and backup the database regularly.
- Improve SEO. Optimize loading speed using CDN.
Skills: Wordpress, ReactJS, Google Cloud Storage
Website: donghanh.net
Vietnam Organization for Gender Equality: Graphic designer / HR
Vietnam Organization for Gender Equality – VOGE, a youth-led organization for the rightful interests of all members in our society, was founded in 2016 with the mission to build new generations of Vietnamese fully equipped with knowledge on gender injustice, along with a sense of responsibility and consciousness to change that for the community’s well-being.
My works:
- Design illustrations for articles
- Manage human resources and organize bonding sessions
- Develop Trello Power-Ups for helping members to organize their works
- Develop and maintain our website
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Trello Power-Up development, Facebook/Meta Platform API, Wordpress
Website: voge.vn/en/about-us
Union des étudiants vietnamiens à Aix-Marseille: Web developer / maintainer
Union des étudiants vietnamiens à Aix-Marseille (UEVAM) is a social organization of Vietnamese students living and studying in two cities: Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, France. The mission of our website is to provide useful information for students, especially ones who have just arrived in France.
My works:
- Maintain, update the server and backup the database regularly.
- Improve SEO. Optimize loading speed using CDN.
Skills: Wordpress, ReactJS, Google Cloud Storage
Website: uevam.fr
Network and system engineer at Snowpack: C++ and Flutter developer
Snowpack is a startup that combines privacy and security on the internet using an overlay network to ensure users are truly invisible online.
My works:
- Participating in the development of Snowpack in C++ and Flutter.
- Optimizing of system performance and stability. Bug / vulnerability fixes.
- Participating in the certification process of the Snowpack solution, development of unit tests and applied documentation.
- Engineering and maintaining the platform API server
Skills : C, C++, Python, Typescript (API server), Flutter (desktop app), Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), Network Security, Docker
Website: snowpack.eu
Internship at SimpleLogin: Browser extension developer
SimpleLogin is an open-source service to help you protect your email address by giving you a permanent alias email address. SimpleLogin is currently a subsidiary of ProtonMail.
My works:
- Developing the extension that allows users to generate an alias email address and fill out forms automatically.
- Optimizing the user experience of the extension.
Skills: Browser extension development (Chrome / Firefox), VueJS
Website: simplelogin.io
Vietnam Organization for Gender Equality: Graphic designer / HR
Vietnam Organization for Gender Equality – VOGE, a youth-led organization for the rightful interests of all members in our society, was founded in 2016 with the mission to build new generations of Vietnamese fully equipped with knowledge on gender injustice, along with a sense of responsibility and consciousness to change that for the community’s well-being.
My works:
- Design illustrations for articles
- Manage human resources and organize bonding sessions
- Develop Trello Power-Ups for helping members to organize their works
- Develop and maintain our website
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Trello Power-Up development, Facebook/Meta Platform API, Wordpress
Website: voge.vn/en/about-us
Personal projects
Collaborator of llama.cpp
2024 - now
llama.cpp enables LLM inference with minimal setup and state-of-the-art performance on a wide variety of hardware.
Project website: https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp
Stack-based virtual machine visualization
Feburary 2022
For using in "Compilation" course at INSA Centre Val de Loire. This project has been used by my teachers since 2022. It provides a user interface for teachers and students to learn how to write assembly code for a stack-based machine.
Live demo: https://edu-insa-4a-compilation-vm.netlify.app/
Amazon Kindle Jailbreaking
2021 - 2022
This project aims to unleash the power of the Amazon Kindle e-book reader. This is done by “jailbreaking”, or taking the root access of the device.
- The WAF project provides a framework for developers to write custom applications that can be installed on the Kindle: https://github.com/ngxson/hobby-kindle-waf
- The HTTP File Server provides a web interface for transferring files to the Kindle wirelessly: https://github.com/ngxson/hobby-kindle-http-file-server
Facebook Messenger bot (inactive)
2017 - 2020
This Messenger bot allows high school students to meet and chat with other high school students they don’t know.
- Used by: around 10,000 users
- Technologies used: NodeJS, MongoDB, Firebase and AngularJS
Android Application "Ban co biet" (Collaboration)
2016 - 2018
Application offering verified and fun anecdotes on various subjects: science, history, cinema, sport, etc.
Custom Linux kernel for Sony Xperia M (inactive)
2014 - 2017
Kernel allowing users to access advanced features of their Sony Xperia M smartphone (overclocking, I/O control, etc.)
- Used by more than 2000 users world wide
- Languages: C (for the Linux kernel) and Java (for the application)
- Project website: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/android-4-4-kernel-oc-nui-kernel-for-cm-roms.3068101/
Stack-based virtual machine visualization
Feburary 2022
For using in "Compilation" course at INSA Centre Val de Loire. This project has been used by my teachers since 2022. It provides a user interface for teachers and students to learn how to write assembly code for a stack-based machine.
Live demo: https://edu-insa-4a-compilation-vm.netlify.app/
Facebook Messenger bot (inactive)
2017 - 2020
This Messenger bot allows high school students to meet and chat with other high school students they don’t know.
- Used by: around 10,000 users
- Technologies used: NodeJS, MongoDB, Firebase and AngularJS
Custom Linux kernel for Sony Xperia M (inactive)
2014 - 2017
Kernel allowing users to access advanced features of their Sony Xperia M smartphone (overclocking, I/O control, etc.)
- Used by more than 2000 users world wide
- Languages: C (for the Linux kernel) and Java (for the application)
- Project website: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/android-4-4-kernel-oc-nui-kernel-for-cm-roms.3068101/
Latest news
2023: Professional Growth and Academic Milestones
2023 was my year to shine, folks! At Snowpack, I wasn't just working - I was becoming one with the Linux kernel. Docker, namespaces, SELinux - I was juggling more tech than a circus act. And let's not forget my Flutter-powered desktop app makeover. Talk about a tech Swiss Army knife!
And here's a fun little twist - I had my blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment of fame! Briefly appeared on TV screen thanks to TV3 France swung by our school!
But wait, there's more! I didn't just graduate - I graduated with style. Valedictorian? Checkmate! Graduation speech? Nailed it! I was basically like the "Beyoncé" of my engineering program.
[Read more on my biography]
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