I am
Mia Truong
Software Engineer based in Toronto
About Me
"Go ahead, make my day."- Harry Callahan
I am a Software Engineer.
I enrolled in George Brown College 's Computer Programmer Analyst course, where I among many things I had the opportunity to work as a tutor and teacher assistant, develop a diverse set of projects and work with industry partners.
As someone passionate about continually learning more about technology and life, I have a deep interest in developing web scripts and static websites.
Projects
SportTrackr
The SportTrackr project aims to develop a user-friendly platform for tracking soccer data and analytics. The website will allow users to manage leagues, form teams, upload match data, and process secure payments.
Tech stack:
NodeJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Knight Game
Created a 2D game from scratch using Java and Java library (ex B2WorldCreator.java, WorldContactListener.java) codes.
In the game, the player becomes a knight on a quest to defeat enemies and retrieve a magic stone
Tech stack:
Java
Tutoring Management System
Application dedicated to help community centers to manage their free of charge tutoring programs. Under development.
The system include CRUD operations, complex scheduling algorithm, reporting functionalities, student progress tracking tools, among other tools custom tailored to the community center 's needs.
Tech stack:
MySQL - PHP - JavaScript - HTML
Event Booking System
A Java backend that manages booking and allows user book events
Developed microservices with Spring Boot and Gradle, leading a team of 3 members to streamline development.
Implemented Kafka, Resilience5J, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, and 60+ integration test per service, achieving 40% performance improvement.
Tech stack:
Kafka - Resilience5J - Circuit Breaker - Java - Gradle
Flashify
Flashify is a mobile application designed to help users create and manage flashcards and notes for studying various topics. The app provides an intuitive and interactive way for students, educators, and lifelong learners to enhance their learning process. Flashify integrates AI-powered features to streamline the creation of study materials, making it an efficient tool for academic and professional growth.
Tech stack:
SwiftUI - Python - Open AI
Soft
• Experienced in working both independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capable of multi-tasking in dynamic environments.
• Highly detail-oriented and disciplined, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven track record of providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information.
Study
International University - HCMC Vietnam National University
Computer Science
- Vietnam
2019 - 2022
George Brown College
Computer Programming and Analysis
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2023 - Present
Experiences
Tutor and Teacher Assistant
George Brown College
Contract - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 2023 - Present
• Helping students to succeed in their program by providing one-to-one tutoring sessions on the following topics: HTML, CSS, Javascript, C#, Python, Java, C++, PHP, MySQL, Math, CCNA, Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Plan and run in-class tutoring sessions as additional classes that students can attend to reinforce their understanding of the weekly content.
Extracurricular Math Tutor
Kumon
Full-time - Vietnam
January 2015 - January 2018
• Taught and trained students to participate in Math, achieving outstanding results.
• Close involvement in teaching students from Kindergarten to High School about Math.
References & Recommendations
She is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, she is an impressive programmer who is always eager to demonstrate her skills through her assignments when she delivers above and beyond what is being requested of her.
I know that she will greatly benefit and contribute to whatever she does and will go on to achieve greatness within the industry.
Other areas of interest
Competitive programming
Ranked 15th in Canada and top 12% global in the IEEEXtreme 2020.
Volunteer Work
Vietnam Hackathon 2023:
Assisted in event organization, ensuring smooth logistics and support for participants during project development phases.
Contributed to team discussions, providing insights to improve the hackathon experience.
Collision 2024:
Volunteered at one of the largest global tech conferences, supporting event operations and attendee engagement
Assisted in managing conference sessions, ensuring seamless coordination between speakers, organizers, and attendees.
Contact
Would you like to work with me? Awesome!
Let's Talk