Ta Quang Tien
Summary
Full-stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications for clients across US, UK, and Asia.
Specialized in React / Next.js ecosystems and Node.js backend, with experience in system integrations, performance optimization, and production-scale systems.
Experienced in delivering end-to-end products, from architecture design to deployment and production operations.
Technical Skills
Frontend & Mobile
React, Next.js, Angular, React Native, Flutter, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
UI Libraries
TailwindCSS, Material UI, Ant Design, Chakra UI, Shadcn UI, Framer Motion
Backend
Node.js, Express, NestJS, LoopBack 4, Supabase, Neon, Prisma
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Docker
Tool & Workflow
Git, Gitlab, CI/CD, Agile (Scrum), Unit testing / Integration testing (Jest, Mocha), Figma, AdobeXD, Jira, Linear, Asana, Clickup, AI-assisted development
Experience
Technical Lead (Freelance) - CATA Architecture
Feb 2025 - Present (Remote)
Provide technical consulting and system architecture for internal company platforms.
- Designed internal systems for finance tracking, attendance tracking tool, and branding workflows.
- Led architecture design for internal operational tools.
- Introduced an AI-first workflow, applying AI to automation, marketing support, and content generation.
- Built automation pipelines reducing manual operational work.
Full-stack Software Engineer - UDT Vietnam
Jun 2021 - Feb 2026 (Hybrid)
Software development company delivering products for international clients across US, UK, and EU markets.
- Successfully contributed to the development of 8+ production-ready systems across fintech, travel, property, and education sectors for international clients.
- Architected and delivered web and mobile applications used by over 10,000 active users globally.
- Key contributions include Homeroom (US), HolidayExtras (UK), BASIS (UK), and several fintech platforms (see Projects section below for details).
- Optimized API performance and database queries, achieving up to 40% efficiency gains in legacy systems.
Selected Projects
Homeroom (US)
Housing marketplace platform connecting tenants with shared homes.
Impact
- Built property listing platform improving search performance by 40%.
- Supported 10,000+ tenants using the platform.
- Developed Owner Portal using Next.js for property management (leases, invoices, reporting).
- Designed internal CMS system, reducing maintenance overhead by 35%.
- Built backend services using LoopBack 4 and MongoDB.
- Scaled the platform to support 12,000+ customers with 92% positive feedback.
BASIS Certification Platform (UK)
Professional certification and training platform for agriculture and land management professionals.
Impact
- Rebuilt legacy system using Angular.
- Reduced page load time by 75% through frontend optimization.
- Improved course registration flow efficiency by 40%.
- Platform currently serves 12,000+ professionals.
HolidayExtras - Supplier Integration Platform (UK)
Large travel platform integrating airport parking, hotels, and transfer suppliers.
Impact
- Maintained and extended NestJS API gateway integrating multiple supplier APIs.
- Implemented supplier API mapping and normalization across different providers.
- Worked with RabbitMQ / Google PubSub to process asynchronous supplier data.
- Supported infrastructure handling 50,000+ supplier messages per day.
Invesko - Stock Trading App (Philippines)
Fintech mobile platform designed for Gen Z investors in Southeast Asia.
Impact
- Developed trading mobile application using React Native.
- Integrated real-time financial market data APIs.
- Implemented trading features including portfolio management and trading interface.
- Deployed and maintained applications on App Store and Google Play.
Live in Tandem (US)
Mobile platform helping elderly individuals stay connected with family members.
Impact
- Built cross-platform mobile app using React Native (Expo).
- Designed backend architecture using Supabase and PostgreSQL.
- Implemented Redis caching, improving API response time by ~35%.
- Reduced mobile loading time by ~40% through API and asset optimization.
Additional Projects
CJ Fallon eReader (Ireland)
Digital learning platform for a major Irish educational publisher.
- Built Angular web reader with PDF viewing, highlighting, and annotations.
- Platform supports thousands of digital textbook users across schools.
Sols Offgrid (UK)
Solar battery monitoring system with mobile tracking.
- Built Next.js marketing website and Flutter mobile app connecting to battery hardware via Bluetooth.
- Integrated Supabase backend for real-time data synchronization.
Holiday Swap (UK)
Vacation rental booking platform.
- Built React web platform and Flutter mobile app, integrating booking APIs and third-party services.
- Increased user engagement by ~35% after platform improvements.
Virtual Desire Events (Vietnam)
Wedding marketplace connecting organizers with venues and vendors.
- Built platform using ReactJS and Webflow with vendor and admin management tools.
- Supported 750+ organizers and 15,000+ event attendees.
Education
University of Information Technology (UIT)
Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC)
Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering