Thinh Nguyen

As a dynamic technology leader with 16+ years of experience, I specialize in scaling high-performance engineering teams and building innovative solutions that drive business growth. My journey spans from leading Vietnam's premier e-commerce platform to co-founding a successful B2B SaaS fintech startup. 1. Building & Scaling High-Impact Teams: • Successfully scaled engineering teams from startup size to 100+ members • Mentored and developed multiple engineering managers and directors • Created comprehensive engineering ladders and career frameworks that became company standards 2. Driving Technical Excellence & Innovation: • Architected enterprise-scale payment systems processing billions $ in payment volume • Led transformation from monolith to microservices, achieving best-in-class system reliability • Leveraged AI to achieve 10x product performance while drastically reducing operational costs • Embraced 'do more with less' mindset, optimizing operational costs while scaling for higher performance 3. Business-Oriented Technology Leadership: • Partnered with major banks, wallets, and payment providers to launch innovative fintech products • Maintained exceptional customer retention through technical excellence • Successfully secured funding from top-tier global VCs, validating my technology vision and market potential My leadership philosophy centers on ownership, trust, and continuous innovation. I believe in leading from the front, taking full accountability for outcomes, and fostering an environment where teams are empowered to learn, grow, and deliver exceptional results. As a lifelong learner passionate about emerging technologies, I welcome connections with those interested in discussing technology leadership, engineering culture, or scaling technical teams in fast-growing environments. Core Competencies: Cloud Architecture | Distributed Systems | Engineering Leadership | Product Strategy | Fintech Solutions | E-commerce Platforms | Team Scaling | Digital Transformation | Strategic Planning | Stakeholder Management Currently: CTO at Cashgrow Previously: Engineering Director at Tiki Corporation