Hi, my name is
Andrew Nguyen-Tran.
Forward Deployed Engineer
MCS @ UVA • Software & ML
01. About Me
Hello, World! My name is Andrew Nguyen-Tran. I'm currently a master's student at the University of Virginia studying computer science.
I've had numerous experiences working as an engineer/analyst in teams, leading projects, and teaching others. These have included software engineering internships, a quantitative analyst internship, a machine learning research assistant position, tutoring, and more.
In my spare time, I'm usually spending time with family and friends, engaging in sports, playing poker, cooking, or learning new things.
Eager to learn, I hope to work in dynamic team settings to showcase my ability to work with others and generate impactful work!
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Hosting & Databases
Machine Learning & Data
Other
02. Where I've Worked
AUG 2024 - PRESENT
- ▸Developed novel RNN-dynamical system architecture for hospital length-of-stay prediction, achieving 1.1-day MAE and outperforming state-of-the-art baselines by 29% through novel patient-provider network modeling
- ▸Utilized Rivanna HPC system from UVA for large-scale model training and experimentation
AUG 2023 - PRESENT
- ▸Database Systems Course: Holding office hours and grading assignments/exams for 150+ students, providing individualized support and feedback to enhance mastery of course material
- ▸Statistics & Linear Algebra Courses: Facilitating mastery of advanced mathematical concepts for 120+ students through targeted tutoring sessions, improving student understanding of topics including matrix operations, statistical analysis, and data science applications
- ▸Data Structures and Algorithms Course: Leading and supplying attentive support to 150+ students in weekly labs, while restructuring student understanding of core concepts by offering 6+ weekly office hours of assistance to over 400 enrolled students
JUNE - AUG 2025
- ▸Built microservices-based data architecture using PostgreSQL for transactional data, MongoDB for metadata document storage, and Amazon S3 for file storage, implemented automated backup systems and query optimization for 1000+ users
- ▸Optimized database queries and indexing strategies to improve performance for 1000+ active users, reducing average query latency by 40%
FEB - APR 2025
- ▸Led a team of 5 in the software development of a time-based trigger system for TaskTrain, a workflow automation startup, leveraging Node.js, MongoDB, React, Agenda.js, and scheduler synchronization as primary technologies
- ▸Designed end-to-end technical architecture including backend, GraphQL, and user interface to revamp business process efficiency
- ▸Collaborated with team and spearheaded project to allow for the delivery of the feature two weeks ahead of schedule
JUNE - JULY 2024
- ▸Engineered a probability of default (PD) model for stabilized loans with an AUC of 88.60%
- ▸Created logistic regression model using loan attributes and macroeconomic variables from Trepp Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities data
- ▸Executed stress testing on the PD model by meeting Federal Reserve requirements through consulting with the client and coordinating stress testing processes
MAY - AUG 2023
- ▸Built TypeScript and React.js frontend application for satellite node management, supporting 50+ command-and-control operations with real-time monitoring
- ▸Containerized applications using Docker and deployed via Kubernetes clusters in production environment
- ▸Implemented MongoDB for configuration data storage and state management, ensuring high availability and scalability
- ▸Automated deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD with integrated Postman API testing, reducing manual deployment time and improving code quality
MAR - JUNE 2022
- ▸Contributed to product development by providing critical feedback after participating in user tests every week
- ▸Analyzed user interface and experience and reported results, 17 total bugs, and concerns during software user tests
- ▸Conducted market research, participated in focus groups, and tested incremental product versions
NOV 2019 - AUG 2022
- ▸Tutored 7 students in SAT Math, algebra, geometry, and elementary English, improving test scores and grades for all students
- ▸Provided weekly homework assignments and reviewed in-school assignments to ensure participation and completion
- ▸Created an inclusive and engaging environment to help increase students' passion for learning through incentives
Leadership & Extracurriculars
Sports Chair
Vietnamese Student Association
Brother
Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity
Member
Raven Society
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Server
Maru Downtown
Scrum Master
SWE Class Project
03. Some Things I've Built
Medispeak
A cross-platform healthcare communication platform built with Flutter and Django that provides real-time medical translation with specialized terminology optimization. Integrates Google Cloud Translation API and Gemini Flash 2.0 LLM to bridge language barriers and health literacy gaps, with potential for seamless EHR integration in clinical workflows.
Hoos Around
A web application designed to connect UVA students through an exploration-based game featuring interactive maps, collaborative features, and community engagement. Built with Django backend and Bootstrap frontend, deployed on Heroku. I served as Scrum Master for this Software Engineering class project, leading a team of 5 developers through Agile methodologies.
Other Noteworthy Projects
Fake News Detection System
Advanced fake news detection system using machine learning and NLP techniques. Features logistic regression models with TF-IDF vectors, fine-tuned GPT-2 for adversarial testing, and comprehensive evaluation metrics.
Diabetes Prediction ML
Machine learning models for diabetes prediction using K-Nearest Neighbors (81% accuracy through cross-validation to find optimal k value) and Neural Networks (87% accuracy through hyperparemter optimization with Optuna).
04. What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm always happy to chat and respond to messages, whether it's for professional networking or just to say hello! Reach out!