Hi, I’m Zaw Htet Naing. I’m a senior backend / full-stack software engineer based in Bangkok, Thailand, with 4+ years of hands-on experience building API-driven architectures, real-time systems, and scalable relational databases. I love delivering clean, maintainable code and optimizing performance and user experience, while mentoring teammates and leading projects to successful completion.\n\nIn my recent roles I led a development team of 9 engineers, shipped production-grade features, and built foundational bot tooling and microservices that powered company-wide initiatives. I’m passionate about solving hard problems and continuously learning across the stack.

Zaw Htet Naing

Hi, I’m Zaw Htet Naing. I’m a senior backend / full-stack software engineer based in Bangkok, Thailand, with 4+ years of hands-on experience building API-driven architectures, real-time systems, and scalable relational databases. I love delivering clean, maintainable code and optimizing performance and user experience, while mentoring teammates and leading projects to successful completion.\n\nIn my recent roles I led a development team of 9 engineers, shipped production-grade features, and built foundational bot tooling and microservices that powered company-wide initiatives. I’m passionate about solving hard problems and continuously learning across the stack.

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Hi, I’m Zaw Htet Naing. I’m a senior backend / full-stack software engineer based in Bangkok, Thailand, with 4+ years of hands-on experience building API-driven architectures, real-time systems, and scalable relational databases. I love delivering clean, maintainable code and optimizing performance and user experience, while mentoring teammates and leading projects to successful completion.\n\nIn my recent roles I led a development team of 9 engineers, shipped production-grade features, and built foundational bot tooling and microservices that powered company-wide initiatives. I’m passionate about solving hard problems and continuously learning across the stack.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Full-stack Developer at Chanjao Longevity Co., Ltd
December 1, 2022 - Present
Lead backend development and real-time chat features. Built standalone NestJS microservices for chat, laboratory services, and machine repair, integrated with the main platform (PrestaShop CMS). Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers. Built an advanced AI chatbot with multi-turn tool support, structured output, and self-healing capabilities, using a vector-based knowledge system. Established a Registry pattern for scalable tool and bot management, forming the core foundation for company-wide bot implementations.
Full-stack Developer at Onenex (formerly Nexlabs), Yangon
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Designed and implemented backend services for Yoma Social platform. Built real-time and push notifications, multi-timezone event creation, and AI-assisted messaging processes. Implemented intelligent stock monitoring and automated supplier communications via LINE Messaging API. Contributed to a core chatbot platform shared across the company for traceability and extensibility.
Full-stack Developer Intern at Nexlabs, Yangon
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Developed an admin dashboard for weEvent as part of internship; contributed backend APIs and integrated services.
Full-stack developer at Onenex (previously Nexlabs)
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Yoma Social project: PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, MySQL, Vue, Nuxt, GetStream. Optimized database structure for faster newsfeed pagination by reducing over-normalized joins. Implemented multi-timezone event creation and real-time push notifications, including birthday and work anniversary announcements.
Full-stack developer (Intern) at Nexlabs
November 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Developed admin dashboard for weEvent during internship.
Full-stack Developer (Intern) at Nexlabs, Yangon
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Developed admin dashboard for weEvent during internship. Contributed to Hana Microfinance and Mingalar Cinema projects, collaborating on an admin dashboard and RESTful API development for Mingalar Cinema.
Full-stack Developer at Onenex (previously Nexlabs), Yangon
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Developed features for Yoma Social using PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, MySQL, Vue, Nuxt, and GetStream. Optimized database structures for faster newsfeed pagination, reduced over-normalization by minimizing costly joins, and implemented multi-timezone event creation with real-time and push notifications, including birthdays and work anniversaries.
Senior Full-stack Developer (Chat Panel & Recipe Creation Website) at Chanjao Longevity Co., Ltd
December 1, 2022 - Present
Lead backend development for a chat panel and recipe creation website using NestJS and microservices. Built standalone NestJS microservices for real-time chat, laboratory services, and machine repair, integrated with the main PrestaShop CMS. Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and best practices, and established scalable patterns (Registry pattern) to support tool and bot management across multiple projects. Developed an AI-driven chatbot with multi-turn tool support, structured output generation, and self-healing capabilities using a vector-based knowledge system, enabling traceability and extensibility across company-wide bot implementations.
Internal Supply Chain Management System at Chanjao Longevity Co., Ltd
December 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and developed a full-featured internal SCM system to automate purchasing and supplier coordination. Implemented intelligent stock monitoring that automatically recalculates order quantities as stock levels change. Built an approval workflow that generates pending purchase orders and, upon staff approval, triggers automated supplier communication via LINE Messaging API with AI-generated messages. Integrated AI-driven message processing to update purchase order ETAs and statuses based on conversation context, reducing manual work and tightly coupling with the core chatbot platform.
Internal HR Application at Chanjao Longevity Co., Ltd
December 1, 2022 - Present
Solely developed a full-featured internal HR management system used within the company, including modules for employee data, workflows, and reporting. Focused on maintainable architecture and clear documentation to facilitate future enhancements.
PrestaShop CMS E-Commerce Lead (Refactor & Modules) at Chanjao Longevity Co., Ltd
December 1, 2022 - Present
Led refactor of a heavily customized PrestaShop CMS (PHP) and introduced a service layer with CQRS patterns. Developed key modules (DHL, Stripe, Bank Transfer, QR payments). Implemented robust error handling and a caching system that reduced template recompilations by 99%, cut TTFB by 75%, and boosted daily active users. Handover to the next developer with rich documentation.
Full-stack Developer at Onenex (Nexlabs)
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Worked on Yoma Social project using PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, MySQL, Vue, Nuxt, and GetStream. Optimized database structure for faster newsfeed pagination by minimizing joins, implemented multi-timezone event creation, and enabled real-time & push notifications along with birthday/work anniversary announcements.
Full-stack Developer Intern at Nexlabs (Onenex), Yangon
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Developed an admin dashboard for weEvent during internship. Gained experience across PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, MySQL, Vue, and related frontend technologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology (paused) at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor's degree at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering and Information Technology at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Computer Engineering and Information Technology at Mandalay Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

2nd prize in Application Contest hosted by KDDI Foundation
January 1, 2019 - January 20, 2026
3rd prize in 4th International Technology and Industry Show
January 1, 2018 - January 20, 2026
2nd prize at MTU project competition
January 1, 2017 - January 20, 2026
2nd prize in Application Contest KDDI Foundation
January 1, 2019 - January 20, 2026
3rd prize in 4th International Technology and Industry Show
January 1, 2018 - January 20, 2026
2nd prize at MTU project competition
January 1, 2017 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education