Hi, I'm Zen Nguyen

Future Software Engineer & Computing Science Student

I build robust digital experiences through hands-on personal projects, bridging academic knowledge with practical application. I am passionate about solving complex problems and contributing to innovative solutions.

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About Me

Who I Am

I am a Computing Science student at Simon Fraser University, passionate about building robust software solutions.

My engineering journey balances academic excellence with real-world resilience. Whether I'm architecting RESTful APIs or managing high-volume operations, I bring commitment and precision to every task.

Education

  • Simon Fraser UniversityB.Sc. Computing Science (May 2025 - Present)CGPA: 3.74 / 4.33Relevant Coursework: Program Design (A), Data Structures (B+), Calculus I (A), Discrete Math (A+)
  • Langara CollegeAssociate of Science, CS (Jan 2024 - Apr 2025)Completed foundational coursework with distinction before transferring to SFU with advanced standing

Featured Projects

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Migrated from Azure to AWS for custom container orchestration. Designed a custom parser to tokenize nested boolean prerequisite strings into AST. Engineered an asyncio scraping pipeline with semaphore-based rate limiting (10x throughput). Implemented non-blocking background worker using APScheduler for seat availability alerts.

PythonReactSQLModelDockerAWSFastAPI
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Chain Reaction Game

Collaborated in a team of 4 under a strict 10-hour deadline for GDCxCSSS Game Jam. Implemented core mechanics including raycasting for lasers and area-of-effect explosions. Independently finalized game polish and bug fixes post-event.

C#UnityGitGame Development
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Skills & Technologies

Languages

  • Python
  • C#
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • C++
  • Java
  • SQL (PostgreSQL/SQLite)

Backend & Systems

  • FastAPI
  • SQLModel (ORM)
  • Asyncio
  • Docker
  • Nginx
  • RESTful APIs
  • Authentication (JWT/OAuth)

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS (EC2)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
  • Git
  • Linux (Fedora)

Frontend

  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Zustand
  • React Big Calendar

Experience

Server

Pho Goodness Restaurant

Jan 2024 - Present

Orchestrated high-volume dining operations for 100+ guests per shift, prioritizing concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment to ensure 100% order accuracy. Demonstrated resilience and time management by balancing a 18+ hour work week alongside full-time engineering studies.

  • •Ensured 100% order accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • •Reduced table turnover time by ~15% during peak hours through workflow streamlining
  • •Collaborated with kitchen and front-of-house staff using clear verbal communication

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out!