Summary
Duc Nguyen is a DevOps-focused software engineer based in San Diego with nearly a decade of hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native, real-time systems for defense, telecom, and analytics. Holding an active SECRET clearance, he bridges development and operations to accelerate delivery using containerization, Kubernetes, and automation while coding across C++, Java, Python, and C#. A proven technical leader and founder, he launched an indie game studio that sold 8,000+ copies and applies product-minded thinking to engineering problems. His background includes leading integrations of complex messaging and MIL software, containerizing VM environments, and improving firmware validation tooling to cut test time by 25%. Known for mentoring teams, producing clear operational documentation, and introducing technologies like Apache NiFi and Hadoop, he pairs pragmatic execution with a creative streak honed through game design and community art.
9 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
University of California, San Diego
Vietnamese, English, Spanish