Viet Nguyen • Software Engineer

Building clean software for the web.

Full-stack engineering with a focus on product, performance, and clarity.

What I Do

Software with strong foundations.

Frontend

Fast, usable interfaces built with React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS.

Backend

Building robust and maintainable backend logic using Node, Express, Go, and Python.

Cloud Services

Deploying and maintaining cloud services using AWS and DigitalOcean for reliable, scalable production environments.

Experience

Recent experience

Feb 2026 – Current

Web Developer · Pho Gia Milwaukie (Contract)

Led a full migration from Create React App and Firebase to Next.js and Vercel, improving performance, maintainability, and deployment workflows. Implemented secure production deployment practices and collaborated directly with stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals.

Dec 2021 – Jul 2022

Software Engineer · Append

Milwaukie, Oregon. Reduced supply chain costs by $200k through legacy app support, built multi-table data sources that cut application processing time by 10%, improved internal workflows by 30%, reduced bug-fix time by 20%, and documented legacy systems to increase development speed by 15%.

Focus

Full-Stack Engineering

Shipping polished products end to end, from interface work to backend implementation.

Projects

Selected work

01

Grid Sketching

Interactive drawing and sketching experience built for the web.

03

Pho Gia Milwaukie

Restaurant website build focused on a clear menu, location details, and a polished customer-facing experience.

Next Step

Available for product and engineering work.

Open to roles, freelance builds, and technical collaboration.

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