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Hello! I'm
Minh Dao

Software Engineerbased in Helsinki

I specialise in transforming ideas into functional, high-performing web applications.Let's discuss your next project.

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About Me

Hello, I’m Minh Dao, a Software Engineer specializing in building scalable, user-centric full-stack solutions. With a core stack of TypeScript, Node.js, Python, React, and Next.js, coupled with extensive experience in AWS and GCP, I build robust systems that bridge the gap between complex backend logic and seamless frontend experiences. I am also passionate about leveraging AI to solve business challenges and drive productivity.

Currently, I’m working as a Software Engineer at SOK in Helsinki, Finland, where I contribute to one of the country’s largest EV charging and refueling platforms. My work involves designing and developing cloud infrastructure and core backend microservices that serve thousands of daily users. Before that, I led frontend development at Flowrite, helping to build innovative AI-powered writing tools with a focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience.

My professional journey reflects a broad range of experiences, from fast-paced startups, consultants to established corporate settings, allowing me to adapt and excel in diverse contexts. My work has spanned multiple business fields, including e-commerce, energy, retail, AI, and enterprise software, giving me a unique perspective on solving complex challenges across industries.

Outside of tech, I’m all about balance. You’ll often find me jogging through the city, exploring new cultures through travel, strumming my guitar, or crafting detailed miniatures by hand.

Let’s connect and create something amazing together!

My work history

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Software Engineer

SOK, Helsinki, Finland

At SOK, I developed and maintained backend microservices and cloud infrastructure powering a nationwide platform for EV-charging and retail. My work focused on designing reliable event-driven workflows, and improving service resilience through better observability, failure handling, and performance tuning for a high-traffic environment serving thousands of daily users.

Typescript
Node.js
Next.js
AWS
Kafka
Infrastructure

Oct 2021 - Jan 2024

Senior Frontend Engineer

Flowrite, Helsinki, Finland

At Flowrite, I led the development of multiple releases for a flagship AI product, focusing on creating user-centric features that drove substantial growth for the platform, optimizing real-time AI text generation for a browser extension, ensuring seamless performance across diverse environments.

TypeScript
Python
React
Redux
Tailwind
FastAPI
GraphQL
Chrome extension

May 2020 - Oct 2021

Software Engineer (Consultant)

Futurice, Helsinki, Finland

As a consultant at Futurice, I crafted tailored technical solutions for high-profile clients within Finland. My main focus was developing intuitive UIs for complex systems, such as smart building controls and airport admin portals, while enhancing team efficiency through reusable design frameworks.

TypeScript
React
Node.js
GraphQL
.NET
MySQL
Azure

What I made

Projects

surfmind.ai

surfmind.ai

AI-powered browser extension that understands the web page context and provides intelligent assistance

Browser extension
AI integrations
AskPDF

AskPDF

A chat application which focuses on information retrieval by answering questions related to the provided PDF documents.

TypeScript
Next.js
Langchain
AWS
Pinecone
RAG
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I'm always looking for new opportunities to collaborate and build amazing things.

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