Experienced educator and startup veteran specializing in AI development, Python programming, and practical coding education. Section Leader at Stanford’s Code in Place program and organizer of AI coding meetups in Vietnam.
I’m an experienced educator and startup veteran based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a passion for teaching AI development and practical programming skills. As a Section Leader for Stanford University’s “Code in Place” program, I’ve guided learners from around the world through introductory Python programming concepts.
Stanford University - Code in Place Section Leader (2021-Present)
Leading virtual sections of learners through Stanford’s introductory Python programming course for people all around the world. I’ve participated in multiple cohorts, helping students build foundational programming skills and confidence in coding.
AI & Code Education
I regularly organize and teach “Code with AI” classes, focusing on practical AI development and modern programming techniques. Recently hosted the first-ever Cursor Meetup Saigon, bringing together 200+ developers and AI enthusiasts.
With a background from the University of California, Berkeley, and extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, I bring both theoretical knowledge and real-world practical experience to my teaching. I’ve been involved in building fast-growing startups and understand the challenges developers face in the modern tech landscape.
“An affective intelligent driving agent: Driver’s trajectory and activities prediction” (IEEE, 2009)
Research on multi-goal-centric navigation systems that analyze driver behavior to extract potential goals, moving beyond traditional waypoint navigation.
Open Door Policy Mentor (2020-2021)
Mentored refugees in frontend development skills, helping them gain technical abilities for employment opportunities in the tech sector.
I believe in making AI and programming education accessible, practical, and engaging. My teaching approach focuses on hands-on learning, real-world applications, and building confidence in students to tackle complex technical challenges.
Currently running experimental AI classes and organizing tech meetups in Vietnam’s growing developer community. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between traditional programming education and modern AI-driven development practices.
If you’re interested in AI development, Python programming, or practical coding education, I’d love to connect and explore how we can learn together!