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Hi, my name is Nhan Cao.

Programming Languages and Technical Skills

  • Programming: C/C++, Python, Arduino, Data Visualization, Visual Basic 6
  • Data Science: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Web: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3), JavaScript (JS)
  • Data Exchange Formats: XML, JSON
  • Server-Side Scripting: PHP7
  • Software Development Lifecycle: Mantis Bug Tracker, Gantt chart, Project management
  • Design: Research Methodology, User-Centred Design (UI/UX), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Databases: MySQL, phpMyAdmin
  • Libraries and Frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap, TensorFlow, Beautiful Soup, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Keras, PyTorch, Openpyxl
  • Data Visualization: PowerBI, D3.js, Vega-Lite, Tableau
  • Paradigms: Procedural, Object-oriented design
  • Statistical Software Package: SPSS
  • Version Control: Git, Github
  • Computer Software: AutoCAD, ArcGIS (QGIS, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro), Google Earth, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, Docs, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Metadata Standards/Cataloguing: Dublin Core, Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS), Linked Data, BIBFRAME, Library Reference Model (LRM), Semantic web and ontologies (folksonomy, controlled vocabulary, RDF, XSLT, etc.), MAchine-Readable Cataloguing for the 21st century (MARC21), Medical Subject Headings (MESH), Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Sears, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
  • Library and Information Science: Information Management (IM), Cataloguing, Reference and Information Services, Classification, Reader's Advisory Services (RAS), Alexandria Integrated Library System (ILS)

  • Communication Skills

  • - Presented a Request for Proposal (RFP) on a simulated Hotel Information System (HIS) in proficient English, demonstrating advanced proficiency, and delivered a presentation in French on a Québécois singer, illustrating cultural heritage and showcasing advanced French skills
  • - Collaborated with team members on a web development project through regular meetings and email communication, strengthening teamwork and effective project coordination
  • - Researched and summarized findings on users and mobile services in post-secondary academic libraries, contributing to a group conference poster
  • - Translated academic journal documents between French and English, utilizing online translation tools and applying professional translation techniques
  • - Facilitated clear and concise communication with diverse stakeholders during the IRM Capstone Project, ensuring information was accessible and tailored to meet varied audience needs