Minh Lai

Fun fact:
This site is pure HTML/CSS/JS because the first version in 2021 is hosted freely on Google backend using Google Apps Script when I started learning how to code. Even now I had a whole self-hosted server at home and learnt some frontend frameworks, I decided to keep the vanilla structure to remind myself of that "novice" period. The only change is now it is hosted on Github pages and has a domain to be more professional :)

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Work Experience

Building solutions across data analytics, automation, and digital transformation.

Sep 2024 - Feb 2026
Working Student - Portfolio Management
Roche
- Project Management & Data Operations: Managed data flow lifecycles, ensured data accuracy from extraction to final reporting before being presented to leadership and internal teams. Successfully optimized legacy code to improve report performance and reliability.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with other stakeholders to define project goals and executed their strategic vision by converting concepts into tangible prototypes and deliverables.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Acted as the strategic bridge between technical teams and business units, translating complex business requirements into clear technical specifications ("speaking both languages").
- Process Improvement: Evaluated existing workflows to recommend improvements in data security, BI tooling, and visualization.
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Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
Business Intelligence Analyst
Catthai Corp
- Business Intelligence (Packaging Division): Directed data flow and project reporting within a multi-subsidiary environment, ensuring data accuracy for leadership reviews.
- Efficiency Optimization: Developed and deployed automation scripts that reduced manual reporting time and increased overall process proficiency.
- AI Integration: Piloted factory-level AI solutions, including YOLO for object detection, to support R&D and improve production monitoring.
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
IT Advisory - Technology Risk Intern
KPMG Vietnam
- IT Audit & Compliance: Executed evidence collection and documentation for ITGC audits within the banking and manufacturing industries.
- Digitalization Projects: Supported digital transformation project’s goals through document digitization and management of meeting deliverables.
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Education

Academic journey across borders and disciplines.

Sep 2023 - Feb 2026
Master in Software Engineering and Management
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Double degree program partnering with Vietnamese-German University.
Sep 2022 - Feb 2026
Master in Business Information Systems
Vietnamese-German University, Vietnam
Double degree program partnering with Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences.
Sep 2016 - Mar 2020
Bachelor in Information Studies
Vietnam National University, Vietnam
Highest of this faculty's 2016 entrance exam score.
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Youtube Channel
I teach MS Excel and other office knowledge
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Shopping List
Managing shopping items and money expense tracking system
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QR Generator
A web application for quick QR code generation and download
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WiDS Datathon
Annual machine learning competition on Kaggle platform
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F1 Dashboard
Update every F1 post-race result
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Projects

A collection of my work in data analysis, automation, business analytics and web development.

Techstack I am using:

  1. Web development:
    • Frontend: Quasar Vue3, Blender (WebGL)
    • Backend: NodeJS
    • Database: Postgresql
  2. Automation tools:
    • n8n (APIs + backend integration)
    • make.com (APIs integration)
    • UIPath (computer tasks automation)
  3. Visualization tool/library:
    • Power BI
    • Looker
    • Tableau
    • D3.js (web integration)
  4. Self-hosted:
    • Truenas Scale (NAS DIY)
    • Portainer (Docker UI Management)
    • NGINX Proxy Manager (port mapping & proxy)
    • Tailscale (VPN + reverse proxy)

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind or just want to chat? Drop me a message.