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DAO THE VINH

Middle Backend Engineer

Professional Summary

Middle Backend Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, React, and AWS. Experienced in designing RESTful APIs, developing cloud-native applications, and delivering enterprise solutions across Transportation, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Analytics, and E-commerce domains. Strong focus on clean architecture, system scalability, performance optimization, and delivering reliable software in Agile environments.

Experience

ST Engineering · Middle Backend Engineer

Jul 2025 – Present
Transport Management Platform (TPT) · 7-person team
Node.js MySQL AWS React Flutter

Develop backend services for a transport platform consisting of an operational dashboard and a mobile application used by drivers.

  • Build RESTful APIs for driver and vehicle resource management, task assignment, mileage, offences, no-go zones and driver leaderboards.
  • Enable managers to monitor fleet resources, driver activities and transport performance through near-real-time data collected from the mobile application.
  • Support a driver mobile application serving approximately 500 concurrent users.
  • Collaborate with React.js and Flutter developers to deliver end-to-end transport features.
ASEAN Content Management Platform
Payload CMS PostgreSQL Keycloak Rocket.Chat

Develop a headless content platform for publishing and managing information about ASEAN countries.

  • Build content-management capabilities for multiple administrator groups with role-based permissions.
  • Integrate Keycloak for OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization across administrative and end-user experiences.
  • Develop end-user features for reading content, signing in and uploading files.
  • Integrate Rocket.Chat to provide chat functionality within the platform.

PNJ Group · Full-Stack Developer

Mar 2025 – Jul 2025
Customer Journey Mapping Platform · 3-person team
JavaScript Laravel AWS S3 AWS Lambda MySQL

Built a near-real-time platform that connects online behavior with offline purchases, helping marketing teams understand customer touchpoints and improve attribution.

  • Created a JavaScript tracking SDK that captures behavioral events and stores structured JSON in Amazon S3.
  • Developed Lambda-based preprocessing and synchronization workflows for MySQL.
  • Exposed event data through APIs for visualization in a Laravel dashboard.
  • Linked online sessions to in-store purchases using a persistent visitor identifier.
  • Tracked 200K+ sessions in the first month with no major data loss.

PNJ Group · Front-End Developer

Sep 2022 – Jul 2025
Online Shopping Website · 2-person team
Next.js TypeScript Tailwind CSS Node.js AWS Kubernetes

Modernized and scaled PNJ’s online jewelry shopping experience, working closely with DevOps on deployment automation and production reliability.

  • Evaluated and migrated legacy front-end applications to a modern Next.js architecture.
  • Partnered with DevOps to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
  • Reduced page-load time by 35% after migrating the CS-Cart 4 front end to Next.js.
  • Supported approximately 1,000 concurrent users and 1,000 daily orders while maintaining 99.9% uptime.

Personal Project

AI-Powered Learning App

Independent
GPT-4 Whisper React NestJS

Designed a self-learning application that converts lesson content into summaries, short-form learning assets and assessments.

  • Generates lesson summaries and questions during and after video lessons.
  • Creates flashcards for knowledge checks.
  • Tracks progress and supports personalized learning paths.

Education

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
Bachelor of E-Commerce · 2019–2024
Classification: Good
Relevant study: Web Development, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Information Systems, System Analysis & Design.

Certifications

TOEIC — 760/990

Course — Ultimate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Language Proficiency

English: TOEIC 760

Awards & Recognition

Provincial Science & Engineering Fair (VISEF – Phu Yen), 2018

Recognized project: “Smart Wheelchair for People with Disabilities,” using affordable technology to support mobility.

First Prize – ST Engineering AI Innovation Challenge (2026)
Developed an AI-powered resource allocation solution that won 1st place in the company's internal AI innovation competition.