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Nguyen Trinh

Philadelphia, PA

Work Experience

Upcoming
Research Assistant – Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics
Philadelphia, PA
  • Conducting research with Prof. Jeremy Johnson on LinBox, a high-performance C++ linear algebra computing library
  • Exploring applications of Wiedemann’s algorithm for efficient sparse matrix computations over finite fields
  • Emphasizing on algorithmic foundations, numerical accuracy, and optimization in computational mathematics
2025—Now
Embedded Math Tutor – Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
  • Selected as one of two first-year tutors for exceptional academic performance and accelerated math courseworks
  • Supporting 75+ students in advanced computing-related math topics, including Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus
  • Hosting tutoring sessions and proctor assessments, reinforcing algorithmic foundations through applied mathematics.
2023
Robotics Research Intern at Fulbright University Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Developed an autonomous bottle-collecting robot utilizing Jetson Nano, LiDAR sensors, and YOLOv5-based computer vision for real-time object detection and navigation in dynamic environments
  • Streamlined vision pipelines with multithreading and algorithmic tuning, tripling speed and improving accuracy by 35%
  • Formulated a distance estimation model via 3D projection, camera distortion, and OpenCV, yielding <3% localization error
2022
Lead Programmer for World Robot Olympiad
Dortmund, Germany
  • Led the programming of an autonomous competition robot; implemented adaptive PID control, color sensor calibration, and sensor data processing to reduce runtime by 60%; delivered efficient solutions under tight competition constraints
  • Placed 2nd nationally and represented Vietnam at the international final, ranking in the global top 25

Projects

2025—Now
Pill Reminder – Automatic Medication Management System
  • Built a Flutter + Flask system combining AI-based prescription parsing, and an Arduino-based smart dispenser
  • Automated precise dose scheduling for elderly users, with MongoDB ensuring secure and scalable data handling
2025—Now
Drexel Diet – Personalized Nutrition App for Drexel Students
  • Led a team of 4 to build a Flutter app with Firebase Authentication and Firestore backend, ensuring secure cloud syncing
  • Managed 1,000+ user records with 99.9% uptime, demonstrating scalable system architecture and robust engineering
  • Developed data-driven personalized nutrition algorithms and real-time menu fetching to tailor dietary goals
  • Published an interactive web platform with CI/CD automation and responsive, user-focused interfaces
2023—Now
PAL – Colorblind-Friendly Palette Generator
  • Deployed a React Native app to generate accessible color palettes using K-means clustering and DaltonLens simulations
  • Reduced color confusion rates by 30–40%, producing complete palettes in under 2 seconds through perceptual modeling
  • Prototyped the vision of color blind people, helping designers learn more about their perspective

Skills

Languages
Python, C++, Dart, JavaScript, Java, SQL
Frameworks/Libraries
TensorFlow, OpenCV, YOLO, React, Flutter
Tools/Systems
Arduino, Robot Operating System (ROS), Git, Linux, Ubuntu, Blynk IoT

Education

2024—2028
BS in Computer Science at Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
  • Global Scholar, STAR Scholar, Dean’s List
  • GPA: 4.0/4.0
2021—2024
VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Mathematics Specialization
  • GPA: 9.7/10.0, SAT: 1530

Activities

2025—Now
Web Developer & IT Specialist at The Triangle
  • Migrated a legacy WordPress/PHP site to a modern React/Node.js/MySQL stack, redesigning the UI and optimizing performance to enhance speed, usability, and user engagement
2025—Now
Organizer for DragonHacks (Drexel IEEE)
  • Led outreach for guest speakers and sponsors while managing logistics for Drexel’s 2026 DragonHacks, supporting an anticipated 500+ participants at the annual university hackathon
2025—Now
Programming Team at Drexel Robotics
  • Engineered autonomous navigation modules with ROS; integrated and tested depth camera to enhance robot perception
2022—2023
Co-Leader at The Inter-nest Club
  • Directed a STEM outreach initiative for underserved students in Vietnam; mentored 20+ student volunteers and instructed Python and Excel courses to 25+ learners, advancing digital literacy and technical skills

Awards

2024
Drexel Global Scholar

Selected as one of only 7 students world-wide for full-tuition scholarships for exceptional academic and leadership achievements

2022
International Bronze Award at World Robot Olympiad

Placed #23 in the International Final, senior division

2022
National Runner-up at World Robot Olympiad

Placed #2 in the national competition; represented Vietnam in the International Final

2021
Salutatorian - VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted

Ranked #2 in both general and math-specialized categories in the entrance exam

2021
First Prize in Mathematics – HCMC Excellent Student Contest

Awarded to the top 10% of mathematics-specialized participants in Ho Chi Minh City

Contact

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