About Me

Senior Engineering Manager with a passion for building scalable products and high-performing teams.

Mikel Vu

My Journey

With over a decade of experience in software development, I've grown from a Junior Developer to a Senior Engineering Manager, leading teams across various domains including healthcare, genealogy, and HR tech.

My expertise lies in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on building scalable SaaS products that solve real-world problems.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with talented engineers and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that drive business growth and improve user experiences.

Professional Journey

My career progression from developer to engineering leader.

2020 - Present

Senior Engineering Manager

Leading multiple engineering teams across different product lines. Responsible for technical strategy, team growth, and delivery excellence.

  • Managed a team of 15+ engineers across 3 product lines
  • Implemented agile methodologies that increased delivery velocity by 30%
  • Reduced technical debt by 40% through strategic refactoring initiatives
  • Established engineering best practices and mentorship programs
2017 - 2020

Full Stack Developer

Developed web applications using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL. Worked on both frontend and backend features.

  • Built responsive user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Architected and implemented scalable backend systems
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted technical interviews
2015 - 2017

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Chonnam National University

Pursued advanced studies in software engineering and artificial intelligence, focused on deep learning applications in medical imaging, particularly in Alzheimer's disease detection using MRI and PET scans.

  • Conducted research on multimodal learning techniques and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for medical diagnostics.
  • Published research on Alzheimer's disease detection using deep learning, featured in Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
  • Developed a multimodal learning approach combining CNNs and Sparse Autoencoders for medical image analysis.
2014 - 2015

Junior Developer

Started my career as a junior developer, working on web applications and learning the fundamentals of software development.

  • Developed features for a Groupware platforms
  • Fixed bugs and improved existing codebase
  • Collaborated with senior developers on larger projects

Skills & Expertise

My technical and leadership skills developed over years of experience.

Technical Skills

  • Ruby on Rails
  • JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS
  • React

Leadership

  • Team Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Mentoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management

Product Development

  • SaaS Architecture
  • UX Design
  • Product Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Analytics

Core Values

The principles that guide my work and leadership approach.

Continuous Learning

I believe in constantly expanding my knowledge and skills, staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Empathetic Leadership

Understanding team members' perspectives and needs is essential for building trust and fostering growth.

Quality Focus

I prioritize delivering high-quality, maintainable code that provides long-term value over quick fixes.

Collaborative Approach

The best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives and open communication across teams and disciplines.

Interested in Working Together?

I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or partnerships.

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