I'm Nguyen Van Thong, a Senior Full-Stack Developer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I design, develop, and optimize scalable web applications and backend systems with strong expertise in PHP (Laravel), API architecture, and performance optimization. I have hands-on experience building high-availability systems, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering maintainable, business-driven solutions in agile environments. I'm passionate about system scalability, clean architecture, and leveraging modern development workflows, including AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and product quality.

Nguyen Van Thong

I'm Nguyen Van Thong, a Senior Full-Stack Developer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I design, develop, and optimize scalable web applications and backend systems with strong expertise in PHP (Laravel), API architecture, and performance optimization. I have hands-on experience building high-availability systems, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering maintainable, business-driven solutions in agile environments. I'm passionate about system scalability, clean architecture, and leveraging modern development workflows, including AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and product quality.

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I’m Nguyen Van Thong, a Senior Full-Stack Developer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I design, develop, and optimize scalable web applications and backend systems with strong expertise in PHP (Laravel), API architecture, and performance optimization.

I have hands-on experience building high-availability systems, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering maintainable, business-driven solutions in agile environments. I’m passionate about system scalability, clean architecture, and leveraging modern development workflows, including AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and product quality.

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Language

Vietnamese
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English
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Work Experience

Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) at Allied Tech Camp
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Participated in the development and enhancement of the Echoes platform, supporting large-scale SNS campaigns and user-generated content management. Designed and implemented backend APIs, campaign workflows, and administrative features using Laravel and cloud-based infrastructure. Developed scalable modules for campaign operations, content collection, approval workflows, and internal management systems. Optimized database queries, API performance, and batch-processing workflows to improve response time and support high-traffic operations. Maintained production system stability through logging, monitoring, debugging, and infrastructure optimization. Collaborated with PMs, designers, QA engineers, and offshore teams to deliver reliable and maintainable software solutions. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and AWS cloud service integration for production environments. Applied clean architecture principles, SOLID practices, and performance-oriented development approache
Software Developer (PHP / Magento / Laravel / .NET) at RIKKIOSOFT
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Cloud Infrastructure: Deployed scalable solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure to support diverse client needs. E-commerce development: Built and maintained the Mobsmart Point Exchange platform, implementing features such as benefits, coupons, gift management, and form handling. Automation & IaC: Used Terraform and Ansible to automate environment setup, significantly reducing deployment time via Docker and Kubernetes. Strategic Collaboration: Played a key role in the successful delivery of high-profile projects for Japanese partners (NEC). Achievement: Recognized with the 'Best Project of the Year 2022' award.
Web Developer (PHP Laravel / Magento) at SMARTOSC
May 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
E-commerce development: Engineered advanced features including E-wallet systems and Rewards Points modules on the Magento 2 platform. System optimization: Enhanced user experience by building automation tools and optimizing checkout flows. Performance engineering: Significantly improved page load speeds through database query optimization and efficient caching strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at VNU-HCM University of Science
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Best Project of the Year 2022
January 1, 2022 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services