Nguyen Minh Thong (Stephen)
Full-stack Developer
I build software like a digital gardener: with care, precision, and a focus on long-term growth.
About Me
I'm a Full-stack Developer with over 5 years of experience, specializing in the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem. My passion lies in building high-performance applications with a strong focus on code quality and user experience.
This philosophy is why I think of myself as a digital gardener. While some chase fleeting trends, I find fulfillment in cultivating clean code, nurturing ideas, and watching them blossom into stable, scalable products. In a fast-paced world, this creative, detail-oriented process is what grounds my work and allows me to deliver long-term value.
My Tech Stack
Core: Frontend & Mobile
Building responsive, high-performance UIs with a focus on modern frameworks and cross-platform consistency.
- React & Next.js
- TypeScript
- React Native
- Tailwind CSS & SCSS
- Framer Motion
- Tamagui & Solito
Core: Backend & Databases
Developing robust APIs and designing data models for scalable, data-intensive applications.
- Node.js & NestJS
- GraphQL (Apollo)
- MongoDB (Mongoose)
- PostgreSQL (TypeORM)
- Redis
- Hapi.js
System Architecture
Designing resilient and maintainable systems from the ground up to meet complex business requirements.
- Microservices
- Universal Apps (Monorepo)
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
- Data-intensive Design
DevOps & Cloud
Automating workflows and deploying applications on modern cloud infrastructure for reliability and speed.
- Docker
- GitLab CI
- NGINX & Portainer
- Vercel
- AWS S3
- DigitalOcean
Projects & Highlights
Steevy Indie
As the solo founder, I single-handedly took a relaxing puzzle game from concept to a complete, live product. This involved building a custom puzzle-generation engine and engineering a high-performance graphics system. The project showcases my ability to manage the entire product lifecycle and leverage AI as a creative partner while applying deep expertise to solve complex challenges.
HTEco
To serve a gaming community, I built a data analysis tool that interfaces with a legacy SOAP/XML API. I engineered a modern adapter layer to transform the data, re-architected the entire application to Deno/Fresh for improved performance, and implemented an intelligent pre-fetching strategy. This delivered a seamless user experience, turning the project into a stable, live product.
Hospital Information System (HIS)
As a founding engineer and later team lead, I co-architected and built a robust Hospital Information System (HIS) from the ground up using a microservices architecture. The solution proved its resilience by successfully processing thousands of daily COVID-19 tests at peak times, and its architecture became the official blueprint for all subsequent large-scale company projects.
E-commerce Cross-platform App
Tasked with rapidly extending an e-commerce platform to mobile, I researched and pioneered the implementation of a universal app architecture. By leveraging a monorepo with Next.js, Expo, and Tamagui, I architected the solution for maximum code sharing and established an automated CI/CD pipeline, laying a scalable foundation for future cross-platform development.
Work Experience
Independent Product Developer @ Personal Projects (Founder & Solo Developer)
After 5+ years of dedicated professional growth, I took a planned career break to pursue independent product development. This period was focused on building full-stack applications from concept to market, exploring human-AI collaboration, and deepening my expertise in modern web technologies.
- Launched Steevy Indie: A mindfulness-focused puzzle game, single-handedly managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation, UI/UX design, and development to deployment, SEO, and marketing.
- Re-architected HTEco: Migrated a full-stack application from a traditional React/NestJS stack to a modern Deno/Fresh architecture, solving complex legacy API integration challenges.
- Mastered End-to-End Product Ownership: Gained hands-on experience in market research, product strategy, user analytics, and building automated content creation tools.
- Deepened Technical Skills: Advanced my proficiency in React, Next.js, Deno, system design, and building high-performance, user-centric interfaces.
Full-stack Developer @ Sunny Development
Played a key role in the company's growth over 5+ years, contributing to a wide range of internal and client-facing projects. My responsibilities evolved to include system architecture, team leadership, and pioneering new technologies.
- Architected Core Systems: Co-designed and developed the foundational microservices codebase that became the successful blueprint for subsequent company-wide platforms.
- Led a Development Team: Led the team responsible for the critical Authentication & Authorization module, providing technical leadership and supporting other developers.
- Engineered Complex Integrations: Successfully bridged modern RESTful services with legacy SOAP APIs to ensure seamless data flow for enterprise clients like Kidzania.
- Pioneered Cross-Platform Solutions: Spearheaded the company's adoption of modern architectures by independently developing a cross-platform e-commerce app using a Monorepo.
Let's Connect
I'm currently open to new opportunities. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.
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