What is your name in your native language?
It's Triệu Huỳnh Bá Nguyên. It's Vietnamese and the family name
comes first. Good luck pronouncing it!
How old are you?
I was born in 2003, so you do the math. I'm a Gen Z, if that
helps. But age is just a number, right? I'm young, but I'm
ambitious and eager to learn and grow.
Where are you located? Are you willing to work on-site?
I'm currently based in Lahti, Finland. I prefer hybrid and remote
work, but I'm also willing to relocate and work on-site for the
right opportunity. I'm always up for new adventures and
experiences, so I'm open to opportunities in different locations.
Currently I'm studying for my master's degree so moving too far
away is not an option. I hope to relocate to Western-Central
Europe after my studies. 🇪🇺
While I'm currently rooted in Finland, my heart is set elsewhere
in Central-Eastern Europe, largely because of the prospect of
experiencing a different way of life and broadening my horizons
beyond what I know here.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and reading. I'm also a big fan of
traveling. I love exploring new places and meeting new people.
What if I don't like your website? Can I give feedback?
Totally! But keep it short and sweet. I'm on a tight schedule
between saving the world from tech glitches and exploring the
wonders of the digital universe. So, if you don't mind, make it
snappy!
To be honest, my expertise mostly lies on the backend, where the
real magic of cloud services happens. My creativity and artistic
skills are a bit rusty, so I had to use a pre-built template. I'm
always willing to hear how to improve the
✨aesthetic✨ of the site. Will I fix it? Maybe. Will
I try? Absolutely.
Why don't you have many projects displayed on your website?
Ah, work, study, and personal projects! As much as I'd love to
showcase my personal projects, reality often intervenes in the
form of a full-time job and part-time study commitments. But fear
not! While my website might not boast a mile-long project list,
rest assured that every spare moment is dedicated to honing my
skills, learning new technologies, and occasionally indulging in a
well-deserved nap. Quality over quantity, right?
If you are very very curious, you can always check out my GitHub
profile. No guarantee that you will be impressed though.
What languages do you speak?
Jo, I speak fluent English, Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++ and a
little bit of sarcasm.
Just kidding! I'm fluent in English and Vietnamese. I also speak
Czech (A2 level) and Finnish (A1 level). I'm always eager to learn
new languages and cultures, because the more languages you know,
the more you are human.
Do you have a secret potion for debugging code?
Yes, it's called "caffeine". Drink enough, and you'll start seeing
bugs everywhere... or maybe that's just the lack of sleep.
Apart from coffee? How do you deal with bugs?
Bugs? Oh, you mean those adorable little features that keep my job
interesting? I usually start by talking to them. If that doesn't
work, I'll try to bribe them with coffee. If that doesn't work,
I'll just keep coding until they go away. Or until I go away. (Or
until my coworkers use their magic - "git blame")
Whichever comes first.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
World domination! Just kidding... mostly. In all seriousness, I
aspire to level up from coding ninja to management guru someday.
But don't worry, I promise not to let it go to my head... too
much.
What is your favorite framework?
I'm a big fan of Angular. It's a powerful framework that allows me
to build scalable and maintainable applications. I also enjoy
working with React for its simplicity and flexibility.
Angular was also the first framework I learned outside of my
academic curriculum. I've been using it ever since, and I'm always
excited to learn more about it.
What is your favorite cloud platform?
I'm a big fan of AWS. It offers a wide range of services and
features that allow me to build, deploy, and manage applications
with ease. I also enjoy working with Azure for its integration
with Microsoft products and services.
What is your favorite database?
Ah, that's a tricky one! Each database has its own set of pros and
cons, like choosing between your favorite flavors of ice cream.
Postgres offers robust features and reliability, MySQL is like the
reliable old friend that never lets you down, MongoDB brings
flexibility and scalability to the table, MariaDB is a smooth
alternative with compatibility, and DynamoDB... well, it's like
the high-speed racer of the group. As for my favorite? Let's just
say it depends on the project's needs.
What is your favorite programming language?
It's like asking a parent to pick their favorite child. But if I
had to choose, it'd be the one that compiles without errors on the
first try. But seriously, is there anything better than Python?
It's like the Swiss Army Knife of programming languages. It's
versatile, powerful, and easy to learn. I would love to add the
curly brackets to Python though, as the indentation can be a bit
tricky sometimes.
Honestly, modern high-level programming languages nowadays are
very similar to each other. You can learn one relatively easily if
you understand the underlying concepts of programming.
