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Nguyen Doan Cuong

Senior Backend Engineer & Algo Trading Developer

16 years of building — from enterprise systems at FPT Software to algorithmic trading bots and leading engineering teams

With over 15 years in software engineering, I've progressed from writing production code at FPT Software to architecting enterprise systems at NTQ Solution, and now designing cutting-edge algorithmic trading platforms. My focus has shifted from coding to system architecture, solution design, and technical leadership.

I specialize in software architecture — designing scalable, resilient systems that handle millions of requests. I define technical roadmaps, evaluate trade-offs between monolith vs microservices, choose the right infrastructure (AWS, Docker, CI/CD), and ensure systems are built for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Beyond architecture, I bring deep domain expertise in algorithmic trading and quantitative finance. Combined with entrepreneurial experience from founding my own company, I solve problems at the intersection of business, technology, and strategy.

Skills

Architecture
System DesignSoftware ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureMicroservices
Cloud & Infra
AWSDockerCI/CDLinux
Backend
RESTful APIWebSocketHigh ConcurrencyDatabase Design
Leadership
Team LeadershipCode ReviewMentoringAgile/Scrum
Domain
Algo TradingSystem DesignERP-OdooQuantitative Finance

Experience

2024 – Now

Algo Trading Developer

Freelancer

Design and deploy high-frequency cryptocurrency trading bots on Binance, Bybit, OKX. Build strategy backtesting engines with pandas/numpy, real-time market data pipelines via WebSocket, and risk management systems with dynamic position sizing and stop-loss automation. Achieve consistent returns through systematic quantitative strategies.

2022 – 2024

Team Lead — Backend

NTQ Solution JSC

Led a team of 5 engineers building a social network platform with real-time voice calling. Architected WebSocket infrastructure handling 10K+ concurrent connections with sub-100ms latency. Designed RESTful APIs, optimized PostgreSQL queries reducing response times by 60%, and implemented CI/CD pipelines cutting deployment time from hours to minutes.

2021 – 2022

Tester, BA, Pre-Sale

CMC Global

Bridged the gap between clients and engineering teams. Analyzed functional/non-functional requirements for enterprise projects, designed test strategies, and led code reviews ensuring 95%+ coverage. Contributed to pre-sale proposals that won 3 major contracts.

2019 – 2021

Full-stack Developer, BA

System-Gear Vietnam

Delivered end-to-end ERP-Odoo solutions for small and medium businesses — from requirement gathering to deployment. Customized accounting, inventory, and HR modules. Built a cross-platform mobile app for workforce management used by 500+ daily active users.

2016 – 2019

Founder & Business Owner

Self-employed

Founded and operated a villa design & construction company. Managed 20+ employees across sales, design, and construction. Grew revenue 3x in two years through systematic operations and customer-centric approach. This entrepreneurial journey sharpened my business acumen and leadership.

2014 – 2016

IT Manager

Hoang Son

Oversaw IT infrastructure for a furniture & electronics retail chain with 5 branches. Architected and deployed a centralized sales management system integrating POS, inventory, and accounting — reducing manual work by 70%. Built reporting dashboards for executive decision-making.

2009 – 2014

Developer, Team Leader

FPT Software

Started as a developer and grew to lead teams of up to 8 engineers. Designed system architecture for enterprise applications serving Japanese clients. Specialized in backend development, API design, and database optimization. Mentored 12+ junior engineers, many of whom became senior developers.

Education

2012 – 2014

Master of Business Administration

Thuong Mai University

2004 – 2008

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

Interests

BuddhismAlgorithmic TradingSoftware ArchitectureQuantitative FinanceOpen Source

Always building. Always learning. Always shipping.