Codeaholicguy

About me

Hi, I’m Hoang Nguyen, a passionate software engineer, engineering leader, and lifelong learner.

I’ve spent over a decade building, scaling, and leading high-performing engineering teams across startups and tech companies in Southeast Asia. I’m currently a VP of Engineering at ShopBack, where I help drive product innovation, engineering excellence, and fast-paced delivery in the cashback and reward domain.

You can connect with me through

X.com: https://x.com/codeaholicguy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nguyennhathoang/
Thread: https://www.threads.com/@codeaholicguy
GitHub: https://github.com/codeaholicguy

My Journey

I started as an engineer who just loved to code (hence the name codeaholicguy). Over the years, I’ve grown into roles where I’ve led teams, defined architecture, coached engineers, and helped shape product and tech strategies. From building systems that handle millions of transactions to launching new initiatives from 0 to 1, I enjoy solving meaningful problems with scalable and elegant solutions.

My mission is to foster an environment where engineers experience the entire product lifecycle from initial concept and development to scaling and market impact. My goal is to equip engineers with the skills and experience they need to confidently step into leadership positions, whether as tech leads, heads of engineering, or startup founders.

What I Care About

  • Product-focused Engineering: I believe great engineers don’t just write code. They understand the product, the users, and the problem deeply. My teams are trained to think in outcomes, not just tasks.
  • Fast Iteration, Strong Execution: Whether it’s delivering POCs in a week or validating bold ideas quickly, I champion a culture of momentum without sacrificing quality.
  • Clean Code & Testing: I’m an advocate of maintainable code, well-written tests, and the discipline that comes with craftsmanship.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: I enjoy mentoring engineers and helping them grow in their careers. I believe good leadership is about clarity, empathy, and helping others succeed.
  • AI & the Future of Engineering: I’ve been exploring how AI can augment software development workflows and shape new ways of building things.

Beyond the Job

I write about engineering, leadership, and the future of software on my blog codeaholicguy.com. I’ve always enjoyed working on pet projects; you can explore some of them on my GitHub. I strongly believe that no matter your role in an organization, as an engineer, you should never stop building and being hands-on.

When I’m not working or writing, I’m probably learning something new, brainstorming product ideas, or having a beer with fellow builders.

Public Work

  • AI DevKit: an open-source starter kit for engineers who want to work with any AI coding agent in a structured way. Plans, constraints, and decisions live in a portable context that travels across tools, so you can focus on building software instead of rewiring agent workflows. The source is on GitHub.
  • AI changes the Tools, you still own the Craft: a free ebook and practical guide for engineers and leaders to adapt AI across the stack and the organization. 12 chapters, available as PDF and EPUB, or you can read it online.