My professional path began when I was an 8th grader when I started getting acquainted with computers in my middle school’s lab. In high school, I delved deeper into the field of Electronics, exploring fundamental semiconductor components such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, and diodes—the essential elements that compose computers and electronic devices. Electronics is an expansive realm, branching into two main areas: Analog and Digital, each further dividing into numerous specializations. And this world immediately fascinated me from then on.
During this period, rather than focusing solely on theory, my interest leaned more towards practical application. I dedicated a significant amount of time in school to my passion for designing and creating electronic circuits and equipment. With the aspiration of becoming an engineer capable of constructing complete control systems, I chose to major in Automatic Control at the Electrical Engineering Faculty of Hanoi University of Technology (HUST). At that time, the curriculum primarily covered the theories of Automatic Control, emphasizing mathematical models and designing methods for the core of industrial controllers. While this formed the computational and signal-processing heart of an automatic control system, I recognized the importance of practical skills beyond these theoretical foundations. Consequently, I independently delved into Hardware Programming, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data & Algorithms, and more. I actively participated in faculty projects, collaborated with PhDs in their labs and pursued internships at tech companies to gain practical knowledge and skills. This period proved invaluable in acquiring expertise in both specialities and honing my business skills. Subsequently, through various roles in tech companies, I gained a comprehensive understanding of multiple industries.
In 2012, I conceived the idea of establishing a professional laboratory for researching and designing electronic/embedded systems. The first milestone came in 2013 when I successfully built and utilized the first device for the lab – a wide-range programmable DC Power Supplier. This achievement not only saved costs but also instilled confidence in the lab’s ability to create complex electronic devices for customers. However, it took some time before I officially named my lab Hanoi-IOT Creative Lab (HICL) in 2016 and equipped it with more instruments. HICL commenced operations on November 20, 2016, with minimal resources—an ASUS laptop, a Tektronix TDS3012 oscilloscope, and a Yamada HM5010 spectrum analyzer.
In terms of expertise, in short, I am presently employed as a designer/developer of hardware and embedded systems. I create and develop my hardware and embedded platform, with my lab’s products and services finding applications in Building Management Systems (BMS), Automation, Environment, Education, and other domains. Additionally, I am involved in significant R&D projects that exceed my lab’s financial and resource capabilities. Consequently, I am currently seeking partners and investors for my lab and its projects.
Outside lab work, I contribute to various companies and projects in diverse roles, including CTO, advisor, hardware expert, and STEM instructor/mentor. Here are some of the companies/organizations I have recently collaborated with:
