About Me

Passionate about software engineering and problem solving

Hello! I'm Hung Lay

I'm a Software Engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. Programming is not just a profession for me — it's my passion.

I enjoy building scalable applications, solving challenging technical problems, and working with modern technologies across frontend, backend, and cloud platforms.

I actively seek projects that push me beyond my comfort zone because growth happens through challenges and continuous learning.

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Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I work with

Programming Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, C++, C#

Front-end

React.js, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, Material-UI

Back-end

Node.js, Express.js, LoopBack, Scala.js

Databases

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL

Cloud & Tools

AWS, Docker, Git, Jira, Heroku, Grails

Languages Spoken

Communication and multilingual abilities

English Professional
Vietnamese Native
Mandarin Conversational
Cantonese Conversational

Education

Academic background and qualifications

M.S. in Computer Science

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

B.S. in Computer Science

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Experience

Professional experience and career journey

Lobel Financial — Software Engineer

04/2024 - Present
  • Develop and maintain scalable React.js applications.
  • Implement frontend enhancements and performance improvements.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability.
  • Collaborate in agile environments delivering enterprise solutions.

Coding Minds Academy — Software Engineer

02/2020 - 04/2024
  • Built full-stack applications using React.js and Node.js.
  • Worked closely with leadership and engineering teams.
  • Automated educational workflows and management tools.
  • Contributed to scalable architecture decisions.

PeakCommerce Software — Software Engineer Intern

01/2019 - 03/2019
  • Contributed to cloud-based software solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Developed frontend functionality for enterprise cloud applications and customer-facing systems.
  • Collaborated with architects, UX designers, product owners, and engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Assisted with deployment, troubleshooting, and integration efforts across cloud platforms.

SWCH LLC — Full-Stack Developer Intern

06/2017 - 08/2017
  • Developed MEAN stack applications.
  • Implemented affiliate systems and sales features.
  • Supported frontend and backend feature development.

Get In Touch

Let's build something together

I can be reached anytime via email or LinkedIn.

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