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Johnny Chung / Chung Vi Thanh

Head of Software Development & Operations · Delivery Leader

Years in software delivery
15+Years in software delivery
Members led in one delivery unit
60+Members led in one delivery unit
Engineers in current division
27Engineers in current division
Top Delivery Unit (2023, 2024)
2×Top Delivery Unit (2023, 2024)
  • PMP — Project Management ProfessionalPMI · 2017
  • Azure Developer AssociateMicrosoft Certified · 2019
  • Higher Diploma, Software EngineeringFPT Aptech · 2008 – 2010
  • Vietnamese — Native · English — ProfessionalLanguages

01Summary

Delivery leader with 15+ years in IT outsourcing and software development, owning customer accounts end to end from presales through delivery. Led a 60+ member delivery unit with consistent positive P&L and Top Delivery Unit recognition in 2023 & 2024, and currently heads a 27-person engineering division at an EdTech product company. Delivered for clients across Singapore, Australia, Japan and Europe in ODC, offshore and direct-client models — joining sales in presales, proposal, estimation and solution discussion, then carrying scope, quality, schedule, cost and customer satisfaction after signature. Hands-on with AI-assisted delivery, from proposal and estimation workflows to AI platform cost governance. PMP certified.

02Skills & expertise

Management & Delivery

  • Account Management
  • Presales & Solutioning
  • Proposal & Estimation
  • Delivery Governance
  • Scope, Quality, Schedule, Cost
  • Budget & P&L
  • Upsell & Cross-sell
  • Customer Expectation Mgmt
  • Escalation & Conflict Resolution
  • Delivery KPI & Account Health
  • ODC & Offshore Management
  • Agile Delivery Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Training & Mentoring

Languages & Frameworks

  • C# .NET
  • Java
  • Python
  • Golang
  • Spring Boot

Cloud & Tools

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Jira
  • Confluence

AI Tooling

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Cursor
  • AI-Assisted Delivery

Methodology

  • Agile / Scrum
  • Kanban

03Key achievements

  • 2026Appointed Head of Software Development & Operations at FSEL, owning a 27-person engineering division plus 6 outsource across Backend, Frontend, Mobile, QA and DevOps.
  • 2023–2024Led TECHVIFY delivery unit to Top Delivery Unit recognition two years in a row; team grew to 60+ members with consistent positive P&L.
  • 2023Rising Star Award — TECHVIFY Software; recognized for outstanding contribution to unit performance and culture.
  • >90%Sustained effort efficiency across the entire delivery unit at TECHVIFY, ensuring financial stability and operational effectiveness.
  • 2022Built Fujigo Software's tech team from scratch — hiring, onboarding, delivery process, and project templates.
  • 2016Employee of the Division — Hitachi Consulting Corporation, for delivering advanced BI features and leading Scrum ceremonies across cross-cultural teams.

04Experience

  1. FSEL (Five Star E-learning) · Hanoi, Vietnam

    Head of Software Development & Operations

    Feb 2026 – Present
    • 27 Core + 6 Outsource
    • Delivery Governance
    • BOD Reporting
    • AI Cost Control
    • Own delivery process, CI/CD, code review standards and product stability for an engineering division of 27 core staff plus 6 outsource across Backend, Frontend Web, Mobile, QA and DevOps.
    • Rebuilt the division's technology roadmap into a gated, phased plan with one headline metric per phase, sequencing change so that no month overloads the team during reorganisation.
    • Defined engineering quality gates and a cost-reduction sequence — instrumentation and baselining first, model routing and quotas next, capital spend last and only against measured evidence.
    • Report engineering metrics, delivery risk and infrastructure cost directly to BOD, translating technical exposure into commercial and compliance terms.
    • Govern AI platform running cost across speech, LLM and assessment workloads, including provider dependency, unit economics and build-vs-buy analysis for AI infrastructure.
  2. CMC Global · Hanoi, Vietnam

    Division Manager

    Sept 2025 – Nov 2025
    • Presales & Bidding
    • Project Governance
    • Capability Building
    • Partnered with the sales team on presales and bidding activities for new division accounts, contributing delivery input, solution direction, and staffing considerations for customer proposals.
    • Collaborated with project managers to resolve critical project issues, remove delivery blockers, and keep execution aligned with scope, timeline, and client expectations.
    • Supported recruitment and strengthened the division's technical and presales capabilities through candidate evaluation, team capability building, and hands-on knowledge sharing.
  3. TECHVIFY Software · Hanoi, Vietnam

    Delivery Manager / Delivery Unit Leader / Vice Group Leader

    Jul 2022 – Aug 2025
    • 🏆 Top Delivery Unit 2023 & 2024
    • 🏆 Rising Star 2023
    • 60+ Members
    • P&L Management
    • Managed cross-functional teams of 60+ members — developers, testers, BAs, and UX/UI designers — across multiple simultaneous projects.
    • Developed and executed strategic delivery plans ensuring proper resource allocation, timelines, and budgets; maintained 85–90% effort efficiency consistently.
    • Maintained strong relationships with senior executives; provided regular C-level updates and resolved escalations promptly.
    • Mentored and trained team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and top unit performance.
    • Supported presales activities, solutioning proposals, and onboarding of key accounts.
  4. Fujigo Software Solutions · Hanoi, Vietnam

    Co-Founder / CTO / Delivery Manager

    Jan 2020 – Jun 2022
    • Company Co-Founder
    • Tech Strategy
    • ODC Management
    • Set up the entire tech team from scratch — hiring, onboarding, defining roles, workflows, and delivery processes.
    • Developed company technology strategy and solution architecture; collaborated with CEO to boost revenue and expand service offerings.
    • Managed delivery across multiple projects for Japanese and global clients; ensured deadlines were met and maintained client trust throughout.
    • Led technical proposals and solutioning, helping sales team win new projects and upsell to existing clients.
    • Mentored junior developers into mid-level roles, building a stronger in-house team.
  5. FPT Software · Hanoi, Vietnam

    Technical Leader

    Aug 2018 – Dec 2019
    • Technical Leadership
    • Architecture
    • Enterprise Client
    • Led the technical direction, overseeing system architecture and software development for global clients.
    • Worked directly with a Big Four audit firm in Singapore to gather requirements and propose effective enterprise solutions.
    • Implemented process improvements to enhance software quality and scalability; mentored technical teams.
  6. Hitachi Consulting Corporation (GCS) · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Senior Engineer / Senior Consultant

    Sept 2016 – Aug 2018
    • 🏆 Employee of Division 2016
    • Business Intelligence
    • Scrum Master
    • Led design and development of Business Intelligence services; delivered advanced BI features empowering clients with actionable insights.
    • Facilitated biweekly Scrum of Scrums with clients and led daily Scrum ceremonies, improving team efficiency and agile practices.
    • Maintained consistent quality through rigorous code reviews and reduced defect rates significantly.
  7. Lingo E-Commerce JSC · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Software Development Leader

    Dec 2015 – Aug 2016
    • Led and mentored a development team of 8 in building APIs and Windows-based applications.
    • Monitored daily progress, resolved performance gaps, and owned application quality through code reviews.

Earlier career

  • Dec 2014 – Dec 2015VinEcom / VinGroup · Senior Software Engineer
  • Apr 2013 – Dec 2014Hotel Link Solutions · Software Engineer
  • Mar 2010 – Dec 2012NhomMua.com / Diadiem.com · Software Engineer

05Project highlights

  • Mar 2023 – Aug 2025👥 24 members

    National energy & utilities provider

    Singapore · Energy & Utilities · TECHVIFY Software

    Squad Leader / ODC Manager

    • Golang
    • Java
    • ReactJS
    • Microservices
    • Microfrontends
  • Aug 2022 – Apr 2024👥 3 members

    Global infrastructure group

    Australia · Construction & Infrastructure · TECHVIFY Software

    Solution Architect

    • .NET Core
    • VueJS
    • AWS
    • Cloud Architecture
  • Oct 2022 – Mar 2023👥 25 members

    E-commerce & logistics company

    Japan · E-commerce & Logistics · TECHVIFY Software

    Project Manager

    • Python
    • ReactJS
    • Flutter
    • AWS
  • Jan 2020 – Jul 2022👥 6 members

    Global IT corporation

    Japan · Digital Twin · Fujigo Software Solutions

    ODC Manager / Project Manager

    • C# .NET
    • Python
    • Golang
    • ClickhouseDB
    • Azure
  • May 2021 – Jun 2022👥 8 members

    Automotive parts manufacturer

    Japan · Automotive Manufacturing · Fujigo Software Solutions

    ODC Manager

    • Java
    • AngularJS
  • Aug 2018 – Dec 2019👥 5 members

    Big Four audit & advisory firm

    Singapore · Auditing & Consulting · FPT Software

    Project Technical Leader

    • C# .NET MVC
    • Web API
    • AngularJS
    • SQL Server