Hung Vu

Background

About Hung Vu

10+ years full-stack software development experience - lead developer in a startup environment, building and operation of complex web applications • solid experience in object-oriented and functional programming with Javascript/TypeScript, Ruby, Java, AngularJs, Node.js, Golang, PHP • 6+ years research experience at EPFL: decentralized systems, trust and reputation, access control, service discovery • a true contributor: delivery of key successful projects and bringing in millions in R&D funding. • experience in data integration and migration, application, complex system and service integration As a technical lead, I'm trying to keep myself aware of the big picture, grokking newly available technologies, architectures, tools and best practices that have potential values for current projects. For me the selection of the right solution and tool to solve the problem at hand is not only for yourself but for the team as a whole, considering the trade-off between the cost, quality, and implementation time of the solution. As a hands-on polyglot developer, I use multiple languages and technologies in my work including Javascript/Typescript/Node.Js, Java, Ruby, Golang, PHP and UNIX shell-scripting. I see learning a language as an effective way to widen my knowledge and open my mind with new ways to approach and solve the problems. I found Javascript surprisingly interesting due to its secretly being a functional programming language. Ruby is a beauty with lots of hidden charms that are easy to misuse. Java is strict yet a great and reliable companion in bigger projects. I'm also appreciating the power of Scala, the laziness of Haskell and the elegance of Elixir's actor model when playing with them on my leisure time. I'm also interested is in blockchain technology, in particular practical applications of cryptocurrency-based smart contracts, which is also strongly related to my PhD thesis on decentralized reputation-based trust management.