Co-founder, Zinley
Palo Alto, CA
Mission: Build the world's most capable AI agent system that can autonomously handle complex tasks by intelligently routing specialized workers and tools to solve problems across domains.
Building SnowX at Zinley, an agentic workspace enabling multi-tasking with AI.
Research interests: AI systems, trustworthy AI, document intelligence, frontier services for AI application layer.
Previously: Google (Firebase Auth Team Intern), Stanford Trustworthy AI Research (STAIR) Lab (worked on user simulation with Stanford Medical data to predict early symptoms of speech impediments in children during COVID-19 school closures).
Born in Da Nang, Vietnam. Moved to Saigon at age 10.
Lived in New Hampshire (Durham, Dover, Manchester, Concord), Nebraska (Omaha), and currently Palo Alto, California.
Pet parent to 5 dogs and 5 cats: Bentley, Louis, Snow, Ri, Lisa, Bear, Stitch, Puchi, Uni, and Soy.
MS, Computer Science — Stanford University (on leave)
BS, Computer Science (Minor in Psychology) — University of New Hampshire
Compact Service in AI — Research framework for efficient structured data processing in AI systems, achieving up to 70% cost reduction and 10x acceleration in structured data generation through lossless compression and self-healing mechanisms. Published comprehensive analysis of mathematical limits, engineering trade-offs, and implications for multi-agent systems.
Claude Code — File system prompt for Claude that gained ~550 stars and ~240 contributors in 2 weeks
SnowX — Dual-platform agentic workspace:
• On-device version: Privacy-first assistance with screen visibility, audio processing, coding capabilities, and undetectable operation during meetings. Can route tasks to web agents as needed
• Web version: Specialized agents (general, slide, spreadsheet, document, design, operators) that work independently or collaboratively as a coordinated team
Snowboard — AI-Powered Whiteboard Editor (similar to ChatGPT Canvas but with enhanced functionality for deep document analysis, importing content from any source, interactive chat, real-time modifications, and more)
Coding AI Agents — Multi-agent systems for software development with specialized roles (planning, coding, assets, deploy, dependency agents) collaborating like a team for full stack development
Dual — Gaming social network with TikTok-like style for gamers to challenge others, fist bump, make gaming friends, and share gameplay highlights
uEAT — Food delivery platform connecting college students with local restaurants, featuring campus-specific deals, group ordering, and meal plan integration
CampusConnect — Campus ridesharing by students for students with fixed lower prices for rides to classes, parties, and frat houses, doubling as a way to make friends
Remain ambitious in the coding space using AI, continuing to explore potential niches for innovation. Will revisit certain coding AI projects when the right opportunities emerge.