About Me

Exploring machine learning through real-world projects

Hi! I'm Thảo — currently doing a Master’s in AI at Singapore Management University, where I'm learning to build useful things with machine learning 💻.

Right now, I'm figuring things out as a Data Science intern at the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) – SingHealth, working on ML models for genetic and blood test data. My goal is to become a full-fledged machine learning engineer — someone who can solve messy, real-world problems with smart ML solutions.

I first got into this field during an exchange semester at the University of Technology Sydney, where I worked with a research team on behavioral modeling, NLP and predictive analytics. Since then, I’ve been exploring applied ML through projects in e-commerce, healthcare, sustainability, etc. — trying to build things that are both technically interesting and practically helpful.

Outside of code, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time in nature — whether it’s swimming, hiking, or wandering through new neighborhoods. I’m also into trying new homemade smoothie recipes and occasionally pretending I know what I’m doing at the gym.

Education

Singapore Management University

Aug 2024 - Dec 2025

Master of IT in Business, Artificial Intelligence

Singapore

The MITB AI program gives me a strong grasp of essential computer science and AI concepts like CS Math, Data Structures & Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI with LLMs and Machine Learning Engineering.

University of Technology Sydney

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science Engineering

Sydney, Australia

As the recipient of the VinUniversity Global Exchange Student Ambassador Grant, I gained valuable business analytics and data science skills during my exchange semester at the University of Technology Sydney. I also actively participated in projects with the DSMIL and UTS Consulting Club.

VinUniversity

Sep 2020 - May 2024

Bachelor of Business Administration

Hanoi, Vietnam

At VinUniversity, I co-founded VinUni Business Insiders, the first business academic club on campus, providing nationwide university students with business training. I also completed valuable internships at Shopee and FinFan. Opting for Business Analytics as my academic concentration was a natural choice for me, as I find the prospect of leveraging data to assist businesses extremely fascinating.

Projects

Forecasting ATM Cash Demand

A neural network-based method for forecasting demand.

This project develops a forecast function for a specific bank’s cash withdrawal by utilizing characteristics of individual ATMs. After evaluating different modeling methodologies, a feed-forward neural network is chosen as the optimal model, offering the lowest MSE, mitigating multicollinearity, and reducing overfitting risk.

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AirBnb Market Insights

An insightful database, constructed using AirBnB booking data, providing valuable perspectives on the tourism sector.

The project aims to create a SQL database using booking data of AirBnb, that offers valuable insights into the tourism industry. It assists businesses, customers, and investors in making informed decisions.

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LifeLink

A blockchain-based federated learning model for healthcare data collaboration

This project offers a secure, Blockchain-based federated learning model, connecting healthcare database owners and research agencies for accelerated innovation in AI while ensuring privacy and data security. LifeLink has won the National Champion Award at Vietnam Blockchain Olympiad 2021 and claimed the top spot in the Best HealthTech Project Prize at International Blockchain Olympiad 2021.

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