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Nguyen Cong Phat (James)

AI Engineer | Aspiring Data Scientist

NLP · Computer Vision · LLM Fine-tuning · Healthcare AI

I research AI systems at the intersection of language, vision, and healthcare — building solutions that work in the real world.

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Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nguyen Cong Phat (James) - Passionate Computer Science Student and Data Enthusiast

About Me

I’m Nguyen Cong Phat, a Computer Science researcher at the University of Information Technology – VNUHCM (GPA 8.68/10, Dean’s List), specializing in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Large Language Models. My research explores AI applications in healthcare and Vietnamese language understanding — currently as an AI Engineer Intern at KMS Technology.

I build and fine-tune transformer models, design NLP pipelines, and develop computer vision systems using PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn. My projects span medical image analysis, Vietnamese social media sentiment analysis, and LLM-powered assistants.

“Everything is a win when the goal is experience”

Research Goal: Publish research on Vietnamese NLP and healthcare AI applications. Pursue graduate studies in Machine Learning or AI at a research-focused institution.

Career Goal: Contribute to AI research labs and engineering teams building production-scale language and vision models — creating technology that is genuinely useful.

Assessment Profiles

Cognitive Profile

IQ Score: 124 — measured by Cerebrum IQ Test (Nov 2025), placing in the top 6% for logical reasoning and analytical problem-solving.

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Workplace Insights

According to my Workplace Insights Assessment (Criteria Corp, May 2025), my strongest competency is Technological & Scientific Proficiency. I’m described as innovative, critical-thinking, and goal-oriented — capable of identifying flaws in ideas while fostering creativity and analytical reasoning. This aligns with my professional path in data-driven innovation and AI development.

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Status

Active: Currently working as AI Engineer at KMS Technology. Open to research collaborations and graduate study opportunities.

Research Interests

NLP & LLM Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Healthcare AI, Vietnamese Language Processing

Languages

Vietnamese (Native), English (EF SET Certificate, 74/100)

Technical Stacks

Programming Languages

Python SQL R HTML / CSS / JS

AI & Machine Learning

TensorFlow / Keras PyTorch Scikit-learn / XGBoost NLP / LLM Fine-tuning Computer Vision Transformers / HuggingFace

Data & Visualization

Power BI / Tableau Matplotlib / Seaborn / Plotly Pandas / NumPy Spark / Big Data

Cloud, Tools & MLOps

Git / GitHub Docker Flask / FastAPI AWS / GCP MLflow Jupyter / VSCode Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Team Collaboration Result-oriented Leadership Communication Adaptability

Education

University of Information Technology – VNUHCM

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Focus: Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
GPA: 8.68 / 10 | Sep 2023 – Dec 2026 (Expected)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Achievements: Dean’s List – Outstanding Student (Top 15%)

Awards: UIT Academic Excellence Scholarship ("Học bổng Khuyến khích học tập") — Semester 1, Academic Year 2023–2024.

Relevant Coursework: Natural Language Processing (10), Discrete Structures (9.4), Database (9.2), Software Engineering (9.5), Image Processing and Applications (9.3), Social Media Mining (9.3).

Certifications

  • Deep Learning Specialization – Andrew Ng, Stanford University (Coursera, Jan 2026)
  • Astronomer Certification for Apache Airflow 3 Fundamentals – Astronomer, Dec 2025
  • BCGX Data Science Job Simulation – Forage & BCG, Sep 2025
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking – University of Michigan (Coursera, May 2025)
  • Machine Learning Specialization – Andrew Ng, Stanford University (Coursera, May 2025)
  • SQL (Advanced) Certification – HackerRank, Apr 2025
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Specialization – Coursera, Aug 2024
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Specialization – Coursera, Aug 2024

Publications

Research output in AI, NLP, and Healthcare — papers actively in progress

Active Submission

1 paper currently under review. Research focuses on Vietnamese NLP and LLM fine-tuning for hate speech detection.

2026 Submitted · Under Review

Rationale-Augmented LLM Training for Targeted Hate Speech Detection in Vietnamese Social Media

Nguyen Cong Phat, et al.

Submitted · Under Review

Adapts the HARE rationale-augmented training framework to Vietnamese targeted hate speech detection on ViTHSD (10,001 comments, 11 multi-label target-severity classes). A two-stage QLoRA pipeline fine-tunes Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct with LLM-generated Chain-of-Thought rationales encoding target identification, harm-mechanism reasoning, and severity justification. Achieves best F1-Macro among compared models (35.93±0.63%).

NLP Vietnamese Hate Speech LLM Fine-tuning QLoRA Chain-of-Thought
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Professional Experience

A timeline of professional experiences showcasing proactive exploration across diverse fields, adaptability in dynamic environments, and a commitment to cultivating a broad, future-ready skill portfolio.

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AI Engineer — KMS Technology Fresher Hybrid

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | May 2026 – Present

  • Engineered robust machine learning and deep learning models using Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn to handle complex datasets.
  • Refined and optimized existing data science prototypes by applying rigorous statistical analysis, hyperparameter tuning, and comprehensive model evaluation techniques.
  • Developed Computer Vision solutions and language models to analyze unstructured records and automate reporting workflows.
  • Managed model versioning and collaborative code development using Git within a Linux environment, ensuring smooth deployment into production pipelines.

Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Generative AI, Git, Linux, Data Analysis, Healthcare AI, Model Optimization

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AI Engineer Intern — KMS Technology Internship Hybrid

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | January 2026 – May 2026

  • Collaborated with AI/ML engineers to research, prototype, and integrate machine learning features into healthcare-related software products.
  • Refined existing data science prototypes by applying statistical analysis, model evaluation, and optimization techniques.
  • Engineered machine learning models using Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
  • Investigated U.S. healthcare software trends, including telehealth, remote care, and AI-powered health assistants, to inform product strategy.

Skills: Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Research

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Data Analyst Mentor — MCNA Technology School Contract Remote

Hanoi, Vietnam | August 2025 – Present

  • Mentored 30+ professionals in Data Analytics and AI, enhancing their analytical skills through practical cases.
  • Delivered lectures on BI, RPA, and Machine Learning under MCNA’s Big Data & AI curriculum.
  • Supported corporate upskilling programs for clients including Viettel, MB Bank, Techcombank, and Toyota.

Skills: BI Tools, RPA, Machine Learning, Communication

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Data Analyst Mentee — Mentorship Program with Mr. Le Tan Dat

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | May 2025 – Present

  • Cultivated expertise in SQL, Python, and Power BI through a structured data analytics mentorship program with hands-on projects.
  • Analyzed real-world datasets under mentor supervision, practicing EDA, feature engineering, and visualization to uncover insights.
  • Iterated on feedback and applied continuous improvements, strengthening problem-solving approaches and data-driven thinking.
  • Synthesized findings into reports and presented to mentor and peers, sharpening technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Reference: Le Tan Dat | 0706306961 | dat.lt@mcna.vn | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Skills: SQL, Python, Power BI, Data Analysis

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Featured Projects

ViHateT5 Reimplementation – Vietnamese Hate Speech Detection

Reimplementation & Improvement of ViHateT5 for Vietnamese Hate Speech Detection | Group Project

  • Role: Leader – Course: DS200.Q21 – Big Data Analysis (UIT – VNU-HCM).
  • Led the full reimplementation of the ACL 2024 ViHateT5 paper, designing and coordinating a unified text-to-text Transformer pipeline for multi-task Vietnamese hate speech detection across ViHSD, ViCTSD, and ViHOS datasets.
  • Developed a large-scale auto-labeling pipeline using ViSoBERT to annotate 10M+ VOZ forum samples with 97.5% agreement, enabling continual domain-specific pretraining of ViT5 using span-corruption objectives.
  • Implemented and benchmarked 8 BERT-based encoders and 3 T5-based Seq2Seq models, reproducing and improving paper-level performance while deploying both FastAPI and Streamlit inference applications.
Python Transformers PyTorch NLP T5 BERT HuggingFace FastAPI Streamlit
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Zero-shot Object Counting System

Zero-shot Object Counting with Good Exemplars (VA-Count Extension) | Group Project

  • Course Project at UIT – VNU-HCM .
  • Spearheaded the implementation of an enhanced zero-shot counting framework, integrating Gemini-based Rich Prompts and CLIP re-ranking to improve exemplar quality, achieving a MAE of 17.80 on the FSC147 dataset.
  • Integrated and Benchmarked YOLO-World as a high-speed open-vocabulary detector, successfully reducing inference latency by 2.5× (down to ~0.6s/image) while maintaining competitive counting accuracy.
  • Optimized and Deployed a robust end-to-end pipeline via Streamlit, featuring real-time density map visualization and automated positive/negative exemplar extraction for generalized counting in unseen object classes.
  • References: Based on the VA-Count (ECCV 2024) methodology with extensions from Rich Prompts (Zhu et al., 2025).
Python PyTorch YOLO-World GroundingDINO Large Language Models Computer Vision Streamlit
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Big Data Analysis Lab Workspace – Hadoop MapReduce & Apache Pig

Big Data Analysis Lab Workspace – Hadoop MapReduce & Apache Pig Pipelines

  • Role: Individual Project – Course: DS200.Q21.1 – Big Data Analysis Lab (UIT – VNU-HCM).
  • Designed and implemented distributed data processing pipelines using Java MapReduce to analyze structured movie-rating datasets, including aggregation, filtering, and transformation workflows.
  • Built Apache Pig Latin scripts for large-scale hotel-review text analytics, performing preprocessing, stopword filtering, and frequency-based keyword extraction using Hadoop-style workflows.
  • Organized a modular multi-lab big data workspace supporting Java MapReduce, Hadoop Streaming (Python), Pig scripts, and optional pandas-based validation pipelines for reproducible experiments.
Java Hadoop MapReduce Apache Pig Python Pandas Big Data
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Honors & Awards

Chronologically ordered honors and awards that highlight my academic excellence, leadership impact, and innovation-driven achievements.

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Jabil Vietnam Scholarship 2026

Issued by Jabil Vietnam · May 2026

Selected as a recipient of the Jabil Vietnam Scholarship 2026, a competitive scholarship and career development program supporting outstanding university students in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly those pursuing STEM-related disciplines.

The scholarship recognizes students with strong academic performance, active participation in university and community activities, English communication ability, and determination in overcoming financial challenges.

In addition to financial support, the program provides opportunities for professional development through mentorship, industry training sessions, factory visits, and priority access to internships and career opportunities at Jabil Vietnam.

Officially invited to attend the scholarship awarding ceremony on May 21, 2026.


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Digiworld "Uom Mam Xanh" Scholarship

Issued by Digiworld Corporation & VTI Academy (VTI Group) · Academic Year 2025–2026
Associated with University of Information Technology (UIT)

Selected as a recipient of a Full Scholarship (100%) for the AI Full-Stack Developer training program, valued at 41,700,000 VND.

The scholarship program supports IT students with outstanding academic potential and resilience in overcoming personal challenges. Selection is based on rigorous portfolio evaluation and interview performance by the Board of Directors.

Key Highlights:
- Curriculum: Comprehensive training in AI and Full-stack development technologies.
- Criteria: Awarded to students with a GPA ≥ 7.0/10 and a proven track record of academic or technical achievements.
- Commencement: Scheduled for March 27, 2026.

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Hessen Scholarship for Vietnamese Students

Issued by Ministry of Science and the Arts of the State of Hesse (Germany) & World University Service (WUS) Germany · Academic Year 2025–2026
Associated with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) & University of Information Technology (UIT)

Selected recipient of the Hessen Scholarship, an international academic support program funded by the State of Hesse, Germany, with a value of 216 EUR for the academic year 2025–2026.

The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance (GPA ≥ 7.5), active participation in social and community activities, and resilience in challenging personal circumstances.

Awarded through a university-level selection process at Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, with nominees evaluated based on academic achievement, social contribution, and personal background.

Official award ceremony scheduled on March 17, 2026.
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Activities & Leadership

A chronological collection of activities that highlight my leadership, community involvement, and continuous personal development beyond the classroom.

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Head of Communications — TNT Scholarship Fund “Uom Mam Uoc Mo”

Vietnam | April 2026 - Present

  • Appointed as Head of Communications (Vietnam) and member of the Executive Board of the TNT Scholarship Fund – “Ươm Mầm Ước Mơ” under Decision No. 012/QĐ-TNT dated April 10, 2026.
  • Lead the development and execution of the foundation’s national communication strategy, including branding direction, content planning, and management of official digital platforms such as Facebook pages, community groups, and outreach channels.
  • Coordinate with internal divisions including the Scholarship Evaluation Board, Administration Team, and Finance Team to ensure timely dissemination of scholarship announcements, selection results, and sponsorship-related communications.
  • Support fundraising communication initiatives by strengthening engagement with donors and community partners while promoting transparency and impact visibility across scholarship program activities.
  • Contribute to advancing the foundation’s mission of supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds with strong academic motivation through annual scholarship programs and long-term educational empowerment initiatives.

Strategic Communications — Executive Leadership — Social Impact Education — Community Engagement

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Core Team Member & Page Administrator — The Inherent Her

Vietnam | March 2026 - Present

  • Core team member of The Inherent Her, a community-driven initiative under GenGlobal dedicated to empowering women through knowledge, self-awareness, and authentic personal growth.
  • Serve as the Facebook Page Administrator, responsible for managing content strategy, publishing posts, and maintaining community engagement on the project's official page.
  • Contribute to the development and dissemination of educational and inspirational content focused on women's well-being, self-discovery, and holistic personal development.
  • Collaborate with the core team to build a supportive digital space where scientific knowledge, life experiences, and community stories intersect to inspire women to reconnect with their inherent strength and identity.
  • Support communication activities for campaigns and thematic posts, including the International Women's Day 8/3 initiative introducing the project's mission “The Inherent Her – Vốn dĩ vẹn nguyên”.

Community Building — Content Strategy — Social Media Management

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Active Volunteer & Fund Member — Dong Du Study Encouragement Fund

Ho Chi Minh City | December 2025 - Present

  • Served as an active and dedicated member of the Dong Du Study Encouragement Fund, supporting educational access for underprivileged students in remote and disadvantaged regions.
  • Regularly participated in field visits to rural and underserved areas to directly deliver scholarships, learning supplies, and moral encouragement to students facing socioeconomic hardship.
  • Took part in organizing and awarding the Mai Vang Scholarship, a flagship scholarship program of the fund aimed at recognizing perseverance, academic effort, and aspiration among disadvantaged learners.
  • Coordinated with external sponsors and partner organizations to jointly distribute sponsored scholarships, ensuring transparency, fairness, and meaningful impact for beneficiaries.
  • Contributed to fostering a culture of educational encouragement, social responsibility, and long-term human development through community-based philanthropic initiatives.

Volunteer Work — Scholarship Distribution & Community Outreach

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Media Coverage & Recognition

Featured in news articles, videos, and academic databases

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Testimonials and GitHub activity at a glance

Phat consistently demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and a deep passion for data science. His ability to transform complex data into actionable insights is truly impressive for a student at his level.

Le Tan Dat

Data Analytics Mentor — MCNA Technology

A highly motivated and results-driven team member. Phat's technical expertise in Python and machine learning, combined with his strong communication, made him an invaluable asset to our AI engineering team.

KMS Technology Team

AI Engineering Department

Phat shows remarkable leadership and problem-solving skills. His data-driven approach to campaign optimization helped boost our engagement metrics significantly.

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Media Brand Collaboration

I highly recommend Phat for any Data Analytics or Artificial Intelligence role. Having studied Computer Science with him at the University of Information Technology, I've seen firsthand his sharp analytical thinking and hands-on approach to solving problems. Phat has a really solid grasp of SQL, Python, and Power BI — he effortlessly translates complex, messy data into clear, actionable business insights. On top of his technical expertise, Phat is a fantastic team player and a natural leader who truly leads by example. Any data team would be incredibly lucky to have him on board.

An Hoang-Thanh Truong

CS Classmate — University of Information Technology (UIT)

Working in healthcare AI means you're constantly balancing speed with responsibility — Phat gets that. He didn't wait to be asked: he dug into the evaluation pipeline, flagged where the model was underperforming, and came back with a concrete path forward. What stood out was how he explained the root cause, leveling up the whole team's understanding. He's not the type to ship something half-baked just to hit a deadline. He cares about getting it right, and that standard quietly raises the bar for everyone around him.

Bao Le

Software Engineer (Role: DevOps) — KMS Technology | UIT–VNUHCM (May 2026)
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Currently in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Originally from Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

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