~/contact + -
dthau120391@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/lucasdai
github.com/dthau120391
~/skills + -

backend/

PHP
REST APIs
WordPress
Laravel
Magento
Totara/Moodle

frontend/

HTML/CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Bootstrap
Node.js
Vue.js
Next.js

databases/

MySQL
Postgres
Memcached
Redis
MongoDB

devops/

Docker
CI/CD
Jenkins
Ansible
Helm
Kubernetes
Terraform
ArgoCD
Prometheus
Grafana

cloud/

AWS
Azure

languages/

Bash
JavaScript
Python
PHP

ai & tools/

~/strengths + -
System Architect████████████████
Problem Solver████████████████
Strategic Thinker████████████████
AI Enthusiast████████████████
Team Mentor████████████████
~/languages + -
English (fluent)
Vietnamese (native)
~/whoami + -
Code review

LUCAS DAI

Lead Software Engineer · Full Stack Engineer · AI Enthusiast

~/projects 11 repos
$ cd ~/projects
Side projects & experiments
~/experience + -
Code review
Lead Software Engineer @ Kineo (Asia Pacific) Dec 2025 - Present · 3 mos
  • Leading technical direction and architecture of an enterprise LMS platform serving 100+ clients and hundreds of thousands of learners across Asia Pacific
  • Architecting full-stack solutions end-to-end — from PHP/Laravel back-end services and Vue.js front-ends to MySQL/Postgres data layers, Redis caching, and RESTful API design
  • Owning end-to-end release management — code review gates, QA processes, and zero-downtime deployments across multi-cluster Kubernetes environments on AWS/Azure
  • Managing cloud infrastructure at scale with Terraform, Helm charts, ArgoCD GitOps workflows, and Docker-based containerisation across AWS and Azure
  • Defining technical roadmaps and architecture decisions in alignment with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams spanning engineering, design, QA, and delivery
  • Coordinating across multiple time zones (US/UK/LATAM/AUS) — running distributed stand-ups, async code reviews, and sprint ceremonies to keep geographically dispersed teams aligned and productive
  • Driving platform modernisation — reducing technical debt, establishing engineering standards, and building internal tooling that bridges legacy PHP systems with modern cloud-native approaches
  • Mentoring and upskilling a distributed engineering team through pair programming, tech talks, architecture reviews, and structured 1-on-1s — fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence
  • Pioneering AI-first development culture — building custom Claude Code skills, MCP server integrations, and multi-agent AI workflows that automate code review, PHPUnit test generation, plugin documentation, and CI/CD orchestration
PHP Laravel Magento Totara/Moodle Node.js Vue.js MySQL Postgres Redis MongoDB Docker Jenkins Helm Kubernetes Terraform ArgoCD Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure AI & Tools
Senior Software Engineer @ Kineo (Asia Pacific) Jul 2017 - Nov 2025 · 8 yrs
  • Architected a Laravel-based rapid deployment platform enabling clients to spin up Moodle/Totara sites in hours instead of weeks, cutting onboarding time by 90%
  • Designed and shipped 100+ custom Moodle/Totara plugins across authentication, reporting, content management, and integrations — serving 100+ enterprise clients
  • Built e-commerce flows using Magento for product purchases and course enrollments, processing thousands of transactions across multi-tenant environments
  • Integrated enterprise SSO (OAuth2, SAML, Azure AD) and RESTful APIs connecting LMS to HR systems, CRMs, and third-party learning content providers
  • Implemented containerised deployment with Docker & Kubernetes on AWS/Azure, with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), Helm charts, and infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible)
  • Optimised database performance and caching across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB with Redis/Memcached layers handling high-concurrency workloads
  • Established full-stack observability with Prometheus, Grafana dashboards, and ELK stack — reducing mean time to resolution and enabling proactive incident response
  • Provided accurate effort estimation and risk assessment for technical tasks, proactively identifying project risks and proposing mitigation strategies
  • Adopted AI-driven development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) into daily workflows, building custom automations that streamlined plugin development, testing, and code review
PHP Laravel Magento Totara/Moodle Node.js Vue.js MySQL Postgres Redis MongoDB Docker Jenkins Helm Kubernetes Terraform ArgoCD Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure AI & Tools
Software Developer @ DCODE GROUP Feb 2017 - Jul 2017 · 6 mos
  • Developed full-stack web applications using Laravel deployed on AWS (S3, EC2), delivering client projects from concept to production
  • Built SaaS products with Spark Laravel — subscription billing, user management, real-time notifications with Redis, and Stripe payment integration
  • Developed a restaurant booking and event quote system with dynamic menu customisation, automated email workflows (AWS SES), and responsive UI
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with designers and PMs, managing client feedback through Bugherd/Bugsnag with automated error tracking for efficient delivery
PHP Laravel jQuery Bootstrap Node.js MySQL Redis AWS
Software Engineer @ Tagrem Corp Oct 2013 - Jan 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos
  • Developed CMS and CRM systems using PHP and Flexica (customised Yii framework) with automated customer onboarding and setup modules
  • Built a multilingual e-commerce platform with customer management, inventory tracking, RESTful API integrations, and Redis/Memcached caching for high-traffic loads
  • Collaborated with distributed teams across US and India to deliver promotional websites and event campaign platforms on tight deadlines
  • Monitored site performance with Google Analytics, driving data-informed UX improvements and conversion rate optimisation
PHP Yii jQuery Bootstrap MySQL Memcached Redis
Junior Software Engineer @ VNG (VinaGame) Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 · 6 mos
  • Architected payment and report monitoring systems using Python, Bash, Ruby on Rails, and PHP for Vietnam’s largest internet company — serving millions of daily active users
  • Designed high-performance database structures and optimised caching layers with Memcached and Redis to handle massive concurrent traffic at scale
  • Built RESTful APIs for campaign applications, Facebook/Zing integrations for marketing initiatives, and payment infrastructure in production Linux environments
PHP Python Ruby on Rails MySQL Memcached Redis MongoDB
~/education + -
Code review

Master of IT (Professional Computing)

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 2015-2017

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Bachelor of IT (Computer Science)

University of Sciences, Vietnam 2009-2013

GPA: 8.2/10.0 · Scholarship recipient