Hi, I’m Tien Thanh, you can also call me Jug. I’m a software engineer from Vietnam, passionate about developing innovative software solutions and leveraging the power of algorithms and AI to solve real-world problems, all while keeping the joy and creativity in every line of code.

My Journey

I discovered my love for coding in 2015, back in secondary school, when I first learned Pascal programming language. I quickly became fascinated by how technology transforms ideas into reality. My first project was a simple casual game written in Delphi on a low-quality Windows XP desktop.

Later, I was fortunate to be accepted into Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, specializing in informatics, where I delved deep into algorithms and competitive programming. While the journey had its challenges, I was grateful to earn a Second Prize in the Vietnam National Olympiads in Informatics (VOI).

My academic journey continued at the University of Science - VNUHCM in the Honors program for Information Technology. I graduated with outstanding results and a thesis on multimedia retrieval under the supervision of Prof. Minh-Triet Tran and Dr. Van-Tu Ninh. During my time here, I immersed myself in a wide range of fields - from software development and machine learning to computer vision, security, mobile, game development, …. Beyond academics, I actively participated in some IT knowledge contests and hackathons while sharpening my algorithmic skills through competitive programming, including ACM-ICPC and Codeforces (retired after reaching Master rank 😂).

But life isn’t all about code, right? Besides coding and learning, I love to explore the world through traveling, photography, music and board games with friends - passions that keep me energized.

I enjoy learning new things, tackling fun technical challenges, and exploring innovative ideas. If you’d like to collaborate or just chat about technology, feel free to reach out!

Skills & Expertise

Here are a few technologies I’ve been working with:

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Backend
Frontend
Databases
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Why I share

I believe that sharing knowledge and experiences is the key to collective growth. Through this website, I aim to document my journey, offer insights into emerging technologies, and help others navigate the tech landscape. Finally, because it is fun!

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