Welcome To My Portfolio

Hi! I'm Cyrus

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About

Hello there!

I'm Cyrus (full name: Hoang Minh Nguyen), a Computer Science graduate from QUT and a knack for turning caffeine into code. My passion lies in the intersection of technology and creativity, where I enjoy both crafting innovative solutions and exploring the beauty of our world through sightseeing and the rhythmic strings of my guitar. My portfolio is a diverse tapestry of projects that showcase my ability to not only tackle complex problems but to do so with an inventive flair. As I venture into the professional sphere, I'm searching for a dynamic team where I can contribute fresh ideas and continue to evolve as a tech enthusiast and creator.

Experience

Years of growth

Diploma in Information Technology

QUT College

Developed fundamental skills in programming technologies. Completed various projects which honed my problem-solving and coding abilities.
GPA: 6/7
Coursework: Building IT Systems, Programming Principles, Impact of IT, Modelling Techniques for Information Systems, Computer Technology Fundamentals, IT Systems Design

2019 - 2020

Software Engineer Intern

Robus Lighting

Led a team of 4 to automate the process of identifying and quantifying lighting installations on a site by developing a responsive website using Angular, Typescript, Docker, KonvaJS, and NodeJS, reducing manual effort by 80%.
Optimized the scalability and security of an application by deploying it to Amazon Web Services: AWS IAM, Amplify, Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB and S3, leading to an increase in user adoption by 50%

2022 - 2023

Bachelor of Informtion Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Deepened my knowledge of computer science concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.
Worked on multiple group projects, including real-life capstone project with Robus Lighting.
GPA: 5.88/7
Coursework: Software Development, Algorithms and Complexity, Discrete Structures, IT Project Management, Database Management, Microprocessors and Digital Systems, Rapid Web Application Development, Machine Learning

2020 - 2023

Software Engineer Intern

CalcTree

Collaborated with the development team to design and implement new features for the engineering calculation platform.
Utilized Next.js and TypeScript to build a scalable and efficient frontend, ensuring seamless user experience and improved performance.
Debugged and resolved issues related to navigation, functionality, and responsiveness.

May 2023 - July 2023

Software Developer R&D

BlackbookAI

Developed, Researched innovative software solutions using C# and new technologies to meet clients standards
Built customized business applications and automation solutions using PowerApps to streamline processes.
Collaborated with senior developers, wrote clean code, tested and debugged applications, and integrated systems

March 2024 - May 2024

Software Engineer

FNZ

Designed, built and supported capital markets applications using Java, XML and PostgreSQL, delivering production-ready features and fixes across the full SDLC.
Reviewed pull requests and improved code quality by enforcing standards, catching defects early, and strengthening unit/integration test coverage for key changes.
Broke down epics into well-scoped Jira tickets with clear acceptance criteria, dependencies and risk notes, improving estimation and delivery predictability.
Investigated and resolved production issues using logs, metrics and root-cause analysis, improving response times and system stability, preventing repeats through follow-up fixes.
Improved performance by optimising SQL queries/indexes, caching and critical code paths; achieved ~30-40% latency reduction and throughput improvement for high-usage workflows, including redesigning a previously non-functional audit app into a runnable solution.
Refactored legacy modules to reduce technical debt (cleaner structure, better tests, safer releases), supporting CI/CD, documentation and cross-team delivery with QA/BA/PM.

June 2024 - Present