Hello, I'm

Henry

Java Backend Developer

Houston, Texas
Southern New Hampshire University

I am a software engineer actively seeking a Junior Developer role. I build and self-host scalable backend architectures and efficient software solutions, focusing on performance, reliability, and writing clean, maintainable Java code.

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Henry

Projects

Featured Case Studies

A selection of projects that demonstrate my ability to build full-stack applications and secure backend systems.

Professional Photo Gallery

A high-fidelity client delivery platform and professional portfolio that utilizes a robust Java backend to manage high-resolution assets while providing a secure, private client portal for proofing and bulk delivery.

Java BackendSpring BootReactMySQLJWT AuthTiered Storage

Game Discovery Engine

A curation engine and database designed to combat decision fatigue by automating quality-driven discovery through dynamic data aggregation from the IGDB API and a custom compatibility scoring algorithm.

JavaSpring BootMySQLReactIGDB APIUnix Timestamp SyncFull-Text Search

Self-Hosted Password Manager

A self-hosted, zero-knowledge security vault and private API that ensures complete data sovereignty by performing all encryption on the client side before secrets ever reach the containerized Java backend.

Java BackendiOS (Swift)MySQLArgon2 HashingAES EncryptionREST API

Technical Skills

A comprehensive overview of my technical stack and conceptual knowledge.

Languages

JavaJavascriptPythonMySQL

Frameworks/Libraries

Spring BootReact.jsRESTful API

DevOps/Cloud

DockerCloudflareAWS (EC2, S3, Route 53)Networking

Developer Tools

GitGithubPostmanGradleIntellij

Concepts

Full-Stack DevelopmentOOPSDLCNetwork SecurityAsynchronous ProgrammingAgile/Scrum

About Me

My journey into software engineering started with a passion for hardware optimization. Growing up, I enjoyed reconfiguring old computers and fine-tuning mobile operating systems to maximize their efficiency.

This hands-on experience instilled in me a deep appreciation for performance and resource management. Today, I apply those same principles as a developer, focusing on building robust, scalable Java applications and efficient backend systems.

Profile Overview

  • EducationBS Computer ScienceSouthern New Hampshire University
  • LocationHouston, Texas
  • Languages
    English (Fluent)Vietnamese (Fluent)
  • StatusOpen to Opportunities

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