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Nghia Pham

Senior Full-Stack Engineer · React · Node.js · WordPress
Frontend Lead · Backend Engineer · Cloud & DevOps · 15+ years
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam[email protected]nghia-pham.comlinkedin.com/in/nghia-phamgithub.com/llawliet11

Professional Summary

Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15+ years shipping production web applications across e-commerce, hospitality, advertising, and SaaS domains. Equally strong on the frontend (React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, TypeScript) and backend (Node.js, Express, PHP, Python, Go), with expert-level WordPress and Hybris (SAP Commerce) experience built up over a decade. Comfortable owning the full delivery lifecycle — from architecture decisions and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Cloudflare, GCP, Kubernetes) to leading frontend teams and shipping polished, performant UI. Track record of running multiple parallel client engagements alongside in-house Senior and Tech Lead roles, adapting quickly to new stacks, domains, and team contexts.

Technical Skills

Frontend
React, Next.js, Remix, Vue, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, SASS/LESS
Backend
Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Python, Go, REST APIs, GraphQL
CMS & E-Commerce
WordPress (themes, plugins, custom development), Hybris (SAP Commerce), Headless CMS
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Cloudflare (Workers, Pages, R2), Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
Databases & Data
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Apache Kafka

Professional Experience

Senior Full-Stack Developer & Technical Consultant — Independent / Freelance Consulting
2010 – Ongoing
  • Delivered full-stack web applications and platforms to clients across e-commerce, agency, SaaS, and content domains, often running multiple engagements in parallel.
  • Built React, Next.js, and Angular frontends; designed and shipped Node.js / Express APIs and integrations.
  • Developed custom WordPress sites, themes, and plugins; built both traditional and headless setups.
  • Operated cloud infrastructure on AWS and Google Cloud — networking, deployments, observability, and cost management.
  • Engineered real-time data pipelines with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.
  • Provided technical consultancy and project leadership to remote, cross-functional teams.
Frontend Technical Lead — Beehexa
May 2022 – Mar 2024
  • Led the frontend team to deliver scalable, maintainable React-based web applications.
  • Defined frontend architecture standards, performance budgets, and code-review practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and ship new features.
  • Drove platform-wide performance, security, and SEO optimization; automated quality gates via CI/CD.
Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) — Vin HMS
Feb 2019 – Jun 2020
  • Joined as full-stack engineer in an early-stage startup building a Hotel Booking & Management SaaS.
  • Built backend services in Node.js, Express, and Apache Kafka for complex data flows and integrations.
  • Developed responsive web applications with Angular and React for seamless user experiences.
  • Deployed and operated cloud infrastructure on AWS for scale and reliability.
  • Implemented end-to-end features for hotel booking, room management, and admin tooling.
Frontend / WordPress Developer — SAI Digital
Aug 2016 – Jan 2019
  • Built and maintained frontend solutions on the Hybris (SAP Commerce) e-commerce platform.
  • Delivered pixel-perfect, responsive UI in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with strong cross-browser compatibility.
  • Optimized frontend assets for performance and SEO across high-traffic storefronts.
  • Built custom WordPress themes and plugins for client-specific needs alongside the primary frontend role.
Full-Stack Developer — Havas Riverorchid
Jan 2015 – Jul 2016
  • Delivered full-stack web solutions for advertising campaigns at agency pace.
  • Built campaign frontends with Angular; backed them with Node.js services.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, and accessible deliverables.
Frontend / Full-Stack Developer — DigitalOnda
Nov 2013 – Jan 2015
  • Built websites end-to-end, owning frontend, backend, database design, and deployment.
  • Maintained a portfolio of client websites for performance and uptime.
  • Managed MySQL databases for data consistency and security across all platforms.
  • Configured and operated servers ensuring reliable hosting.
Frontend / WordPress Developer — G.O.S.COM
May 2013 – Nov 2013
  • Developed and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins to client requirements.
  • Performed cross-browser, multi-device testing of new features.
  • Optimized site performance, security, and SEO; provided ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Frontend / WordPress Developer — Rainstormfilm
Mar 2011 – Jun 2011
  • Built and maintained responsive WordPress websites with rich multimedia content.
  • Optimized pages for fast loading and collaborated with creative teams.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
Singapore Informatics and Business Management Education — Grade: Excellent
2010 – 2011
Diploma in Information Technology
Singapore Informatics and Business Management Education — Grade: Excellent
2008 – 2010

Languages

Vietnamese — Native
English — Professional Working Proficiency

Key Strengths

  • Multi-role versatility — comfortable as IC, tech lead, or hands-on consultant.
  • Multi-domain breadth — e-commerce, hospitality, advertising, SaaS, content, agency.
  • Fast learner — quickly adapts to new stacks, codebases, and team contexts.
  • Effective communicator — clear collaboration with engineers, PMs, designers, and clients.
  • Ownership mindset — drives delivery from ambiguous requirement to production.
  • Quality-focused — emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability.