2014 2025
10+ yrs exp.

Tan
Nguyen

Senior Software Engineer, based in Saigon, HCMC

“I approach both development and life with the same mindset: clarity, calm, and long-term purpose. Every good system starts with intention and consistency.”

01. about

With over 10 years of experience in software engineering and web development, I have developed a strong track record in collaborating directly with clients and leading on-site teams within the Banking, Finance, and Human Resources sectors. I excel at translating complex technical requirements into efficient, scalable solutions. My core strength lies in database management, where I focus on optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, and supporting sustainable business growth.

02. Key Hightlight

✓ Built financial platforms serving thousands of users;


✓ Designed microservices architecture for banking and fintech systems;


✓ Led teams across multiple countries;


✓ Expert in system documentation and CMMI standards;


✓ AI-powered development with modern tools (Claude, Cursor, GitHub, Copilot);


✓ Deployed systems to 100+ major companies (Amway, KFC, Siemens, Park Hyatt).

03. Experience

UniTrust Global • B2B FinTech API Platform • Feb 2021-Present

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

B2B FinTech API Platform

Built and scaled a multi-asset trust platform API serving thousands of B2B partners. Designed credit card systems with real-time authorization and high-volume transaction processing.

API Architecture: Designed and deployed RESTful APIs, authentication, and rate-limiting systems. Built microservices for secure and scalable financial operations.

Performance: Optimized systems for low-latency, high-throughput workloads. Implemented caching and database optimization, achieving 99.9% API uptime.

Integration: Developed partner SDKs and third-party integrations, ensuring data consistency across multiple B2B systems.

AI Development: Leveraged Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot for faster delivery, AI-assisted reviews, and code optimization.

Team Leadership: Led and mentored a backend engineering team through the design, implementation, and delivery of core FinTech APIs, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. Oversaw sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions while enhancing CI/CD, observability, and DevOps pipelines to improve delivery speed and system reliability. Collaborated with Product, QA, and Security teams to maintain compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. Championed automation and innovation initiatives that increased engineering efficiency and elevated overall team performance.

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Microservices, AWS

UniTrust Global • B2B FinTech API Platform • Feb 2021-Present

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

B2B FinTech API Platform

Built and scaled a multi-asset trust platform API serving thousands of B2B partners. Designed credit card systems with real-time authorization and high-volume transaction processing.

API Architecture: Designed and deployed RESTful APIs, authentication, and rate-limiting systems. Built microservices for secure and scalable financial operations.

Performance: Optimized systems for low-latency, high-throughput workloads. Implemented caching and database optimization, achieving 99.9% API uptime.

Integration: Developed partner SDKs and third-party integrations, ensuring data consistency across multiple B2B systems.

AI Development: Leveraged Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot for faster delivery, AI-assisted reviews, and code optimization.

Team Leadership: Led and mentored a backend engineering team through the design, implementation, and delivery of core FinTech APIs, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. Oversaw sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions while enhancing CI/CD, observability, and DevOps pipelines to improve delivery speed and system reliability. Collaborated with Product, QA, and Security teams to maintain compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. Championed automation and innovation initiatives that increased engineering efficiency and elevated overall team performance.

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Microservices, AWS

UniTrust Global • B2B FinTech API Platform • Feb 2021-Present

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

B2B FinTech API Platform

Built and scaled a multi-asset trust platform API serving thousands of B2B partners. Designed credit card systems with real-time authorization and high-volume transaction processing.

API Architecture: Designed and deployed RESTful APIs, authentication, and rate-limiting systems. Built microservices for secure and scalable financial operations.

Performance: Optimized systems for low-latency, high-throughput workloads. Implemented caching and database optimization, achieving 99.9% API uptime.

Integration: Developed partner SDKs and third-party integrations, ensuring data consistency across multiple B2B systems.

AI Development: Leveraged Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot for faster delivery, AI-assisted reviews, and code optimization.

Team Leadership: Led and mentored a backend engineering team through the design, implementation, and delivery of core FinTech APIs, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives. Oversaw sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions while enhancing CI/CD, observability, and DevOps pipelines to improve delivery speed and system reliability. Collaborated with Product, QA, and Security teams to maintain compliance, scalability, and operational excellence. Championed automation and innovation initiatives that increased engineering efficiency and elevated overall team performance.

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Microservices, AWS

4xlabs • Financial Commerce Platform • 2019 – 2021

Backend Engineer

Financial Commerce Platform

Built: Currency exchange B2B platform. Real-time financial data APIs. AML compliance and transaction monitoring systems.

API Development: RESTful APIs for financial partners. Real-time data streaming. High-volume transaction processing.

Cloud Infrastructure: Microservices on Azure. Container deployment and scaling. Database optimization for high throughput.

Technologies: Microservices, TypeScript, ASP.Net Core, MySQL, Redis, Azure, Swagger

4xlabs • Financial Commerce Platform • 2019 – 2021

Backend Engineer

Financial Commerce Platform

Built: Currency exchange B2B platform. Real-time financial data APIs. AML compliance and transaction monitoring systems.

API Development: RESTful APIs for financial partners. Real-time data streaming. High-volume transaction processing.

Cloud Infrastructure: Microservices on Azure. Container deployment and scaling. Database optimization for high throughput.

Technologies: Microservices, TypeScript, ASP.Net Core, MySQL, Redis, Azure, Swagger

4xlabs • Financial Commerce Platform • 2019 – 2021

Backend Engineer

Financial Commerce Platform

Built: Currency exchange B2B platform. Real-time financial data APIs. AML compliance and transaction monitoring systems.

API Development: RESTful APIs for financial partners. Real-time data streaming. High-volume transaction processing.

Cloud Infrastructure: Microservices on Azure. Container deployment and scaling. Database optimization for high throughput.

Technologies: Microservices, TypeScript, ASP.Net Core, MySQL, Redis, Azure, Swagger

Nashtech (Harvey Nash) • Thomsons Benefit
• 2018–2019

Senior Software Engineer

Global Benefits API Platform

Built: Multi-country benefits management APIs. Pension calculation services. International partner integrations.

System Design: Database architecture for global data consistency. API design for international teams. Cross-border data compliance.

Remote Collaboration: Worked directly with international teams (Romania). Documentation and communication for distributed teams.

Technologies: TypeScript, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, MongoDB

Nashtech (Harvey Nash) • Thomsons Benefit • 2018–2019

Senior Software Engineer

Global Benefits API Platform

Built: Multi-country benefits management APIs. Pension calculation services. International partner integrations.

System Design: Database architecture for global data consistency. API design for international teams. Cross-border data compliance.

Remote Collaboration: Worked directly with international teams (Romania). Documentation and communication for distributed teams.

Technologies: TypeScript, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, MongoDB

Nashtech (Harvey Nash) • Thomsons Benefit • 2018–2019

Senior Software Engineer

Global Benefits API Platform

Built: Multi-country benefits management APIs. Pension calculation services. International partner integrations.

System Design: Database architecture for global data consistency. API design for international teams. Cross-border data compliance.

Remote Collaboration: Worked directly with international teams (Romania). Documentation and communication for distributed teams.

Technologies: TypeScript, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, MongoDB

Prudential • Prudential Finance • 2017–2018

Fullstack Developer

Built: High-performance financial applications. Database migration and optimization systems. Production monitoring and alerting.

System Reliability: 99.9% uptime for financial systems. Database performance optimization. Production issue resolution.

Technologies: .Net Framework, SQL Server, Oracle, RESTful APIs

Prudential • Prudential Finance • 2017–2018

Fullstack Developer

Built: High-performance financial applications. Database migration and optimization systems. Production monitoring and alerting.

System Reliability: 99.9% uptime for financial systems. Database performance optimization. Production issue resolution.

Technologies: .Net Framework, SQL Server, Oracle, RESTful APIs

Prudential • Prudential Finance • 2017–2018

Fullstack Developer

Built: High-performance financial applications. Database migration and optimization systems. Production monitoring and alerting.

System Reliability: 99.9% uptime for financial systems. Database performance optimization. Production issue resolution.

Technologies: .Net Framework, SQL Server, Oracle, RESTful APIs

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ • Banking Project
• 2016–2017

Fullstack Developer

Banking Transaction Platform

Built: Banking transaction processing systems. Customer authentication APIs. Secure financial data processing.

Enterprise Standards: CMMI documentation and processes. Banking-grade security and compliance. System integration patterns.

Technologies: JavaScript, SQL Database, RESTful APIs

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ • Banking Project • 2016–2017

Fullstack Developer

Banking Transaction Platform

Built: Banking transaction processing systems. Customer authentication APIs. Secure financial data processing.

Enterprise Standards: CMMI documentation and processes. Banking-grade security and compliance. System integration patterns.

Technologies: JavaScript, SQL Database, RESTful APIs

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ • Banking Project • 2016–2017

Fullstack Developer

Banking Transaction Platform

Built: Banking transaction processing systems. Customer authentication APIs. Secure financial data processing.

Enterprise Standards: CMMI documentation and processes. Banking-grade security and compliance. System integration patterns.

Technologies: JavaScript, SQL Database, RESTful APIs

Cadena • Cadena HRM Series • 2014–2016

Backend Developer

Enterprise SaaS Platform

Built: Multi-tenant HR management system. Order and inventory APIs. Business management platform.

Scale: Deployed to 100+ enterprise customers (Amway, KFC, Pizza Hut, Siemens, Park Hyatt). High-volume customer data processing.

Technologies: ASP.NET, MSSQL, JavaScript, jQuery

Cadena • Cadena HRM Series • 2014–2016

Backend Developer

Enterprise SaaS Platform

Built: Multi-tenant HR management system. Order and inventory APIs. Business management platform.

Scale: Deployed to 100+ enterprise customers (Amway, KFC, Pizza Hut, Siemens, Park Hyatt). High-volume customer data processing.

Technologies: ASP.NET, MSSQL, JavaScript, jQuery

Cadena • Cadena HRM Series • 2014–2016

Backend Developer

Enterprise SaaS Platform

Built: Multi-tenant HR management system. Order and inventory APIs. Business management platform.

Scale: Deployed to 100+ enterprise customers (Amway, KFC, Pizza Hut, Siemens, Park Hyatt). High-volume customer data processing.

Technologies: ASP.NET, MSSQL, JavaScript, jQuery

04. SKILLS

AI coding tools

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Express

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

CI/CD

AWS

System Design

Docker

Technical Writing

Code Reviews

Performance Optimization

Product Thinking

Testing

Debugging

Remote Collaboration

05. education

Bachelor's Degree • Nguyen Tat Thanh University • 2012

Information Technology

Focused on software development, database management, and IT systems integration. Built a strong foundation in programming, system analysis, and project collaboration.

Bachelor's Degree • Nguyen Tat Thanh University • 2012

Information Technology

Focused on software development, database management, and IT systems integration. Built a strong foundation in programming, system analysis, and project collaboration.

Bachelor's Degree • Nguyen Tat Thanh University • 2012

Information Technology

Focused on software development, database management, and IT systems integration. Built a strong foundation in programming, system analysis, and project collaboration.

Associate Degree • Information Technology College • 2009

Information Technology

Gained fundamental knowledge in computer science, networking, and web technologies. Developed hands-on experience through coursework and lab-based projects.

Associate Degree • Information Technology College • 2009

Information Technology

Gained fundamental knowledge in computer science, networking, and web technologies. Developed hands-on experience through coursework and lab-based projects.

Associate Degree • Information Technology College • 2009

Information Technology

Gained fundamental knowledge in computer science, networking, and web technologies. Developed hands-on experience through coursework and lab-based projects.

06. Languages

English

Highly proficient

Vietnamese

Native speaker

Chinese

Beginner

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