Michael Nguyen
Summary
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RockstarMichael Nguyen is a result-driven software engineer with 11 years of experience specializing in data engineering, embedded systems, and ML-enabled voice interfaces. Based in Los Angeles, he blends backend data work with hands-on DevOps and embedded Linux expertise—evidenced by contributions to Mycroft's Picroft and mycroft-core that improved device stability and added a novel "mouth display" image feature. He also builds ML components such as wake-word detection with PyTorch, handling the full pipeline from data collection and augmentation to model optimization and integration. Comfortable across full-stack, embedded, and ML domains, he repeatedly ships pragmatic solutions that bridge hardware constraints and production software needs. Notably, his open-source work shows a knack for squeezing robustness and usability out of resource-constrained voice devices.
11 years of coding experience
Github Skills (29)
pytorch10
python10
scripting10
machine-learning10
bash10
script10
deep-learning10
trainings10
sys10
encoding10
system-administration10
sh10
encode10
embedded10
shell10
Programming languages (10)
Github contributions (5)
LearnedVector/A-Hackers-AI-Voice-Assistant
May 2020 - Sep 2021
A hackers AI voice assistant, built using Python and PyTorch.
Role in this project:
ML Engineer
ML EngineerContributions:73 commits, 12 PRs, 39 pushes in 1 year 4 months
Contributions summary:Michael primarily worked on developing a wake word detection system using Python and PyTorch. Their contributions include implementing the training script, data collection scripts, and model optimization techniques such as spec augment and layer normalization. They also focused on integrating the wake word engine and incorporating a demo action, demonstrating a full understanding of the machine learning workflow.
pytorchpythonvoice-recognitionassistantvoice-ai
MycroftAI/enclosure-picroft
Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
Mycroft interface for Raspberry Pi environment
Role in this project:DevOps Engineer & Embedded Systems Engineer
DevOps Engineer & Embedded Systems EngineerContributions:14 commits, 5 PRs, 17 pushes in 1 year 2 months
Contributions summary:Michael's contributions primarily focused on the setup and configuration of the Picroft environment. They modified shell scripts (`update.sh`, `configure_wifi.sh`, and `auto_run.sh`) to update software, configure Wi-Fi, manage system services, and implement features such as Matrix Voice HAT support and AIY audio configuration. The user also addressed issues related to SSH key regeneration and the removal of a potentially problematic script, contributing to the overall stability and functionality of the Picroft system.
raspberry-pirpimycroftrpi3raspbian
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