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United States

As a Machine Learning Writer on Medium, I specialize in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and offer insightful articles on various aspects of machine learning. I delve into the world of NLP and its applications, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.

Deep Learning, NLP● Developed and implemented data models using algorithms for complex projects, covering both structured and unstructured data sets.● Created data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively to a broad audience of business users.● Designed data analysis strategies and proposed algorithms to harness data from various sources, ensuring our analytics stay up-to-date and relevant.● Stayed current with industry best practices to enhance data analytics capabilities and improve business decision-making for our clients.● Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize data science projects aligned with our corporate strategies.● Translated intricate business challenges into clear project charters, addressing technical risks and defining project scope.● Worked within cross-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with database specialists, data scientists, and business subject-matter experts to deliver successful projects.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Data Preparation● Executed two comprehensive dataset preparations for model development, encompassing data cleaning, advanced feature engineering, and seamless integration using SQL and Apache Airflow.- Model Development and Adaptation● Developed and adapted 4 predictive models for underwriting, actuary, and claims handling, following pipeline and ensuring code reproducibility.● Utilized Tableau and Rshiny to design interactive dashboards, enhancing real-time monitoring of model performances.- Data Analytics and Model Deployment● Performed in-depth data analysis to uncover insights and patterns for actionable recommendations.● Coordinated model development projects from initiation to completion and supported MLOps team to deploy models on GCP.- Hackathon winner: Form Autofill using Optical Character Recognition and Language Model.- Tools: SQL, R, Python, Git, Jira, and Tableau to streamline workflows and pipelines, ensure version control, and facilitate collaboration.

● Course: Introduction to Statistics and Probability● Assisted the Professor with various tasks and duties related to technical support and mentoring for 30 students.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

- Data Analysis and Insights Generation● Crafted key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for dashboard creation on Power BI using Excel, SQL Server, and DAX, enabling the generation of actionable insights to tackle crucial challenges within the e-commerce ecosystem and enhance seller performance through descriptive and diagnostic analysis.● Spearheaded comprehensive oversight of key e-commerce metrics for the top 80 sellers on the platforms, utilizing advanced dashboards and data analysis techniques.● Conducted ad-hoc analysis, applying hypothesis testing to answer business inquiries arising from day-to-day operations.- Business Intelligence Collaboration ● Conducted A/B testing to evaluate the impact of key sales drivers (free shipping, vouchers, and hot deals) on revenue growth.● Identified and weighted the factors influencing search exposure in collaboration with the Data Science team leveraging advanced data analysis methodologies including text mining.- E-commerce Leadership and Team Management● Demonstrated exceptional leadership by managing, supervising, and mentoring a team of 14 members, ensuring the seamless operation of the Consumer-Packaged Goods category.● Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

Southeast Asia, China

1. Market research, retail audit and market penetration strategy- Penetrated successfully to all markets in Southeast Asia from 2017 to 2019. - Prepared routes to key markets: Brand structure, product portfolio, distribution plan and supporting resources, and acted as project manager to supervise end-to-end operation.2. Product Development and Brand Communication- Initiated Asian Exotic Yogurt product line in China, which accounted for 56% market revenue with only 4 SKUs (Stock keeping unit) per total 21 SKUs.- Built brand structures and communication plans for strategic markets and supervised execution.- Lead diplomatic events (country level) between Vietnam Trade Department and local country’s counterparts in dairy industry in October 2019.3. Distribution and Trade Management- Strengthened overage and expanded business distribution through omni channels. - Evaluated retail audits and maximized trade marketing efficiency.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:- Top 1 MBO score ( Management by Objective) in 2019 for managerial level: 48/50.- Asian Export Award 2019: Campaign lead, Vinamilk is the only representative in Vietnam won this title. - Operation Excellence Awards: + Initiative of Cover packing for yogurt to increase product visibility (2016) , + Initiative of applying color pantone to reduce 80% packaging minimum order (2018), + Initiative of proposing product line “Southeast Asia Exotic Yougurt” in China – crucial products to win market (2019).

Asia Pacific

Ho Chi Minh City

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Artificial Intelligence

Focus on the robustness and security of AI, especially in Large Language Models.

Master'S Degree, Data Science - Machine Intelligence, 4.0 (97.89%)

- Valedictorian - Fall 2021 Corhort. - University Volunteer - Winter 2022 cohort. - Top 20 - VinUniversity Global Case Competition (VGCC).

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business, 83.58%

- Academic scholarship: 2013 – 2014. - Nguyen Thai Binh Scholarship – Talent Incubation (Sponsored by Coca-Cola Vietnam and Thanh Nien.