Software Engineer

Building the future with Intelligence & Scale

Kai (Tam Nhu) Tran
Available for work

Kai (Tam Nhu) Tran

Montréal, Canada

About Me

Full-stack software engineer with proven expertise across AI/ML, DevOps, and system architecture. I thrive at the intersection of different domains, building robust solutions that bridge cutting-edge technology with practical implementation. Passionate about solving complex problems, regardless of the stack.

Core Stack

Python TypeScript React Next.js FastAPI AWS Docker Solidity

Focus Areas

  • AI/ML Infrastructure & MLOps
  • High-Performance Backend Systems
  • Blockchain Architecture

CCS - Claude Code Switch

DevOps

Bash • Node.js • CLI Tools

"CLI tool for instant profile switching between Claude Sonnet and GLM. Reduces verbose settings commands to simple aliases."

Featured Projects

CCS - Claude Code Switch
DevOps

CCS - Claude Code Switch

CLI tool for instant profile switching between Claude Sonnet and GLM. Reduces verbose settings commands to simple aliases.

Bash Node.js CLI Tools Automation
JobHunt - Application Tracker
Fullstack

JobHunt - Application Tracker

Open-source job application tracking system built with Next.js 15. Streamlines the job search process with analytics.

Next.js TypeScript Supabase Tailwind CSS
AI Parking Monitor System
AI/ML

AI Parking Monitor System

Edge-optimized parking detection system achieving 35% latency reduction on ARM hardware. Production-ready computer vision pipeline.

YOLO OpenCV C++ Python +1
AI/ML

AI Human Tracking System

Real-time human detection and tracking system with optimized inference on edge devices. Sub-second response times for live surveillance.

YOLO OpenCV C++ +2
Backend

Event-Driven Microservices

Kafka-based distributed system with 35% throughput improvement. Scalable architecture using event sourcing and CQRS patterns.

Kafka MongoDB React +2
Device Management Platform
Fullstack

Device Management Platform

Centralized device management system enabling automated monitoring and control of distributed hardware fleets.

FastAPI React PostgreSQL Docker +1
DevOps

Ansible Collection for macOS

Open-source Ansible collection for macOS automation and configuration management.

Ansible Python macOS +1
Backend

Device API Service

RESTful API service for device communication and data management. Provides endpoints for device registration and status.

FastAPI Python PostgreSQL +1
DevOps

Device Setup Automation

Automated device provisioning and configuration scripts for edge computing deployments. Streamlines initial setup.

Bash Linux ARM +1
AI/ML

Camera Bridge Service

Bridge service connecting camera feeds to processing pipelines. Handles video stream management and format conversion.

C++ OpenCV Streaming +1
Blockchain

NFT Release Strategy

Strategic NFT release planning aligned with company financial roadmap. Coordinated token economics and market timing.

Solidity React Web3.js +1
Frontend

Resume Portfolio Website

Responsive Astro application with theme switching and animations. Deployed with automated CI/CD.

Astro React Tailwind CSS +1

Work History

Open-source Contributor
Open Source Community
  • Actively contributing to and maintaining open-source projects including CCS (Claude Code Switch) and JobHunt
  • Developing developer productivity tools and automation scripts shared with the community
  • Collaborating with other developers on GitHub to improve existing open-source solutions
TypeScript Next.js Python Bash Node.js
Software Engineer – AI/ML & DevOps Infrastructure
Orangead Media
  • Improved system automation efficiency by 60% through cross-platform integration across Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms
  • Built fault-tolerant infrastructure achieving 99.99% uptime for mission-critical applications with real-time requirements
  • Reduced AI inference latency by 35% through edge optimization techniques and hardware-specific improvements
Python YOLO FastAPI React TypeScript
Blockchain Architect
Orangead Media
  • Collaborated with leadership to define blockchain architecture and evaluate strategic integration opportunities
  • Built scalable decentralized applications with modern web technologies and blockchain protocols
  • Developed secure smart contracts handling financial transactions on Ethereum mainnet
Node.js TypeScript React Web3.js Solidity
Software Developer
OODA Technologies
  • Increased data processing throughput by 35% through microservices optimization and event-driven architecture
  • Reduced system coupling by 20% using dependency injection and configuration-driven design patterns
  • Accelerated deployment cycles through infrastructure automation and containerization strategies
Kafka React Redux MongoDB Terraform

Technical Arsenal

A comprehensive toolkit built through years of hands-on experience in building scalable systems and solving complex problems.

Languages

Core fluency in systems and scripting languages for robust application development.

Python TypeScript JavaScript C++ Solidity SQL Bash

AI/ML

Developing and deploying computer vision models and edge AI solutions.

YOLO OpenCV PyTorch Edge AI Computer Vision MLOps

Frontend

Crafting responsive, accessible, and dynamic user interfaces with modern frameworks.

React Next.js Vue Astro Tailwind CSS Framer Motion Redux

Backend

Architecting scalable APIs, microservices, and high-performance server-side solutions.

Node.js FastAPI Express Microservices GraphQL REST APIs

Database Technologies

Designing, optimizing, and managing data storage solutions across SQL, NoSQL, and real-time systems.

PostgreSQL MongoDB Supabase Redis Prisma Database Design

DevOps

Streamlining deployment pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure management.

Docker Kubernetes Ansible Terraform CI/CD Monitoring

Cloud & Infra

Managing cloud resources, server environments, and distributed systems.

AWS Vercel Cloudflare Linux Proxmox

Blockchain

Building decentralized applications and secure smart contracts.

Ethereum Web3.js Smart Contracts Hardhat DeFi

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Concordia University

2022

Certifications

Concordia University Co-op Program
Agentic AI for Developers: Concepts and Application for Enterprises
Agentic AI: A Framework for Planning and Execution
AI in Fintech Essential Training
Artificial Intelligence Case Studies in Different Business Industries
Automate Development Tasks with OpenAI’s Codex
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Docker
PostgreSQL Essential Training

Get In Touch

Let's discuss your next project or collaboration opportunity. I'm always interested in hearing about new challenges and innovative ideas.

Email

kaitran.ntt@gmail.com

For project inquiries and collaboration

Phone

+1 (438) 221-7667

Available for urgent matters

Location

Montréal, Canada

Available for remote and on-site work

Connect on LinkedIn

For professional inquiries, collaboration opportunities, and to stay updated with my work, let's connect on LinkedIn - the best way to reach me.

Available for Freelance Open to Collaboration Remote & On-site Active Responses