About Me
I'm a Founding Software Engineer at Q-Life Corp, a San Diego-based biotech startup developing an FDA Class II continuous physiological monitoring device. As the sole software engineer on the team, I own the entire software stack — from cloud infrastructure and the native Android application to the clinical dashboard, company website, and investor-facing materials.
My work sits at the intersection of healthcare technology and regulatory compliance. I'm personally named in FDA regulatory documentation, a signed participant in FDA training, and actively prepare technical documents for the company's FDA advisor — a scope that goes well beyond typical software engineering.
Before Q-Life, I developed Android applications for physiological sensor data collection at SDSU Research Foundation, where the same team of researchers later co-founded the company I now help build. I also served as an Instructor Teaching Assistant at San Diego State University, supporting courses in Full Stack Web Development and Agile Software Development.
Outside of healthcare tech, I'm a serial entrepreneur with ventures across the US and Southeast Asia — including co-owning a cannabis dispensary in Thailand, a former marketing and web development company in Vietnam, and a previous mobile accessories wholesale business in Vietnam.
I hold a B.S. in Computer Engineering from San Diego State University. Outside of work, I run a homelab, shoot photography, and spend time outdoors.
Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
San Diego, California
Relevant coursework: Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Machine Learning/AI
Experience
Founding Software Engineer
Q-Life Corp
Jan 2026 — Present
San Diego, CA
- Sole software engineer responsible for the entire software stack of an FDA Class II medical device platform
- Architecting and building cloud infrastructure (Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL) compliant with HIPAA and FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Developing native Android mobile application for device management and patient data collection
- Building clinical web dashboard for healthcare provider review of physiological sensor data
- Preparing FDA regulatory documents for the company's FDA advisor; named participant in FDA training
- Contributing directly to international clinical trial in partnership with the Vietnam Institute of Cardiology
- Managing software engineering intern; leading team growth as company scales toward FDA clearance
- Producing investor pitch decks and video content for fundraising
Mobile Application Developer / Research Assistant II
SDSU Research Foundation
Oct 2025 — Present · Part-time
San Diego, CA
- Developing an Android application to collect physiological data from over 10 body sensors, supporting vital biomedical research initiatives
- Designing custom data parsing pipelines for efficient processing and integration with backend research systems
- Collaborating with researchers to enhance data collection methodologies and improve research outcomes
- Direct predecessor role to Q-Life — same research team, same ECG biosensor technology now in FDA regulatory pathway
Instructor Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
Feb 2025 — Dec 2025 · Contract
San Diego, CA
- Supported faculty in Full Stack Web Development and Agile Software Development courses
- Assisted students with exam preparation, class projects, and coursework
- Graded assignments and tracked student progress
Web Developer (Freelance)
CulturedKongz
Mar 2022 — Jun 2023
Remote
- Designed UX/UI and developed front-end in collaboration with the game team for integration
- Ensured high availability and uptime across all web properties
IT Consultant
MEDLAWFIRM
Jun 2018 — Dec 2019 · Contract
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Analyzed and predicted business technology needs, delivering cost-effective hardware and software solutions
- Configured secure VPN tunnels for local data access, ensuring data privacy for clients
- Achieved over 30% savings on technology upgrades by aligning recommendations with business growth projections
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Cloud & Infrastructure
Mobile
Regulatory & Compliance
Tools
Additional Information
Languages
Vietnamese (Native), English (Professional)
Interests
Homelab, Photography, Camping & Outdoors
Contact
Email:contact@tribui.me
Location:San Diego, CA
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/tribui99
GitHub:github.com/tribui1912