Thanh DDX

Senior Financial Planning Analytics and Senior Data Scientist

Sincerity, loyalty and dedication to building a lasting relationship create a beautiful new universe.

🔧 ENGINEERING & ANALYTICS SKILLS

  • Digital transformation, IT systems, and computer architecture
  • Data analytics: statistical, stochastic, AI/Machine Learning models
  • Financial & actuarial pricing and valuation
  • Semiconductor design: VHDL/Verilog, physical testing
  • Databases: MS SQL, MySQL, HDFS, Hive, Impala Big Data & AI: CUDA, Spark, TensorFlow
  • Statistical tools: R, EViews, SAS, SPSS
  • Cloud: Cloudera, AWS, Azure

🎓 CERTIFICATIONS

  • Former CFA, CAIA, PRM, ERP
  • SOA: Exams P, FM, MFE, C, VEE, FSA Life Modules
  • CAS: Exam ST

💼 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • QT-Group (2017–Current) – Senior Financial Planning & Analytics
    Led AI-based forecasting, budgeting, and treasury optimization across regions.
    Built automated dashboards and strengthened data governance for M&A decisions.
  • Tenpoint7 / John von Neumann Institute (2015–2017) – Senior Data Scientist
    Directed AI projects in finance & hospitality, leading fraud detection and price optimization R&D.
  • Dragon Capital VietFund (2009–2014) – Head of Quantitative Investment
    Managed $1B+ portfolio, launched Vietnam’s first ETF, and developed quant strategies.
  • John von Neumann Institute (2010–2017) – Co-founder & Head of Quant Lab
    Supervised 500+ researchers, led AI/Big Data projects for banking, insurance, and technology sectors.
  • Silicon Design Solutions (2002–2004)– Team Leader
    Led semiconductor design & testing for Texas Instruments.
  • SAM Foundation (06/2002 - 12/2024)- Founder
    Fundraise for charity and distribute donations for charitable.
    Universal interacting & Media solutions
    SAM AI: Brain of brains & Leader of leaders with compound-option-driven.

🎓 ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Professor (2004–2024) – TDTU, Broward, Troy, HCMUS (Global)
    Taught finance, statistics, and software engineering; led 120+ researchers.
  • Founder – SAM Foundation (2002–2024)
    Led global charity, AI innovation, and strategic consulting initiatives.
  • Chair – CFA Society Saskatchewan (2017–2023)
    Promoted ethics, education, and professional excellence.

🌍 VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY

  • Data Ambassador – Data for Good (2018–present)
  • Board Member – CFA Society Saskatchewan (2017–2023)
  • Grader & Mentor – CFA Institute (2015–2016)

📚 EDUCATION

  • Postdoc – Machine Learning in Finance, JAIST, Japan (2010)
  • PhD – Dynamical Systems (2007–2009)
  • MSc – Computer Science & Mathematical Science (2004–2008)
  • BSc – Mathematics & Computing Science (1999–2003)

📖 RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

  • 30+ papers in control optimization, machine learning, financial engineering
  • 5+ national/international research projects

🗣 LANGUAGES

English: Native | Vietnamese: Fluent | Norwegian: Basic

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

  • JAIST Visiting Fellowship (2010)
  • IEEE Scholarships (2008–2009)
  • NSF & VEF Scholarships (2008)
  • National Math Competition (1999 – Third Honor)
  • South Vietnam Math Olympiad (1998 – Bronze Medal)

🎯 HOBBIES

Football, sepak takraw, table tennis, tennis, badminton, Taekwondo Guitar and bamboo flute