Hi, I'm
Loc Nguyen
Hi, I’m Loc Nguyen — a Software Engineer and QA specialist passionate about solving complex problems with elegant, user-focused solutions. With a strong foundation in computer science and experience in web, backend, desktop, and mobile development, I thrive at the intersection of quality assurance and feature development.
About Me
A software professional blending rigorous systems quality assurance with creative software feature building.
Loc Nguyen
Software QA Engineer @ Open Dental Software
My Philosophy
Hi, I’m Loc Nguyen — a Software Engineer and QA specialist passionate about solving complex problems with elegant, user-focused solutions. With a strong foundation in computer science and experience in web, backend, desktop, and mobile development, I thrive at the intersection of quality assurance and feature development.
I focus on ensuring software reliability and performance by investigating and replicating bugs, implementing fixes, and collaborating closely with developers to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions. I also contribute to building and validating custom features that meet the evolving needs of the dental industry.
Education
M.Eng. in Computer Science
GPA 3.71Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR
B.S. in Computer Science (System Options)
GPA 3.90Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR
Interests & Hobbies
Work Experience
My career timeline showing my contributions in Software Quality Assurance, App Development, and Teaching.
Software QA Engineer
Open Dental Software
- Collaborated closely with developers and founders to identify, analyze, document, and implement fixes for bugs in C#/.NET Framework Windows client/server applications and MySQL-backed systems.
- Built and validated custom features on demand to address the evolving needs of the dental industry.
- Contributed to a major optimization effort that improved software speed by 30%.
Capstone Android Developer
Intel x Oregon State University
- Developed a Java Android application for taking, uploading, and processing pictures of weld anomalies under the guidance of Intel’s Principal Engineer, Dr. Rahul Khanna.
- Integrated multi-platform microservices and REST APIs to facilitate communication between web services, cloud platforms, and the Android application.
- Conducted manual testing and debugging to ensure a high-quality user experience and application stability.
Head Computer Science Instructor & IT Support
Oregon State University Kid Spirit Program
- Developed and taught web and game development fundamentals to children aged 3-14, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Scratch.
- Assembled and maintained desktop computers, including hardware upgrades, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Technical Skills
My engineering capabilities mapped across different domains and technology stacks.
Full-Stack Development
Windows Development
App Development
Machine Learning & AI
Other Tools & Engineering
Featured Projects
A curated collection of systems programming, mobile engineering, and deep learning projects.
AI-Assisted Anomaly Detection App
Developed under the guidance of Intel’s Principal Engineer, Dr. Rahul Khanna, this Java Android application enables operators to capture, process, and upload weld anomaly photos to train AI models, linking seamlessly with cloud services and microservices.
Spotify Tinder Concept
A Tinder-like mobile application for music discovery. Users swipe through song previews powered by Spotify API recommendations, keeping music selection intuitive, gamified, and responsive.
Gerstner Wave Simulation
A real-time, interactive ocean wave simulation running on the GPU using the Gerstner Wave equation. Renders fluid animations using customized vertex and fragment shaders.
More Engineering Projects
Cloud Pet Adoption API
A cloud-native RESTful web service for a pet adoption platform, complete with authentication, relational databases, pagination, and standardized HTTP error responses.
Awards & Achievements
Recognition of technical excellence, algorithmic problem solving, and competitive programming.
Competitive Programmer
Oregon State University ACM Club
Won a Bronze Medal On-Site in Division 2 in PACNW2023, a prestigious global Competitive Programming contest focusing on advanced problem solving and data structure/algorithm efficiency.
* The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is a premier global competitive programming championship, testing advanced algorithms, data structures, and rapid problem-solving skills under strict time limits.
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