🌏 Scholar Community

Join the community of emerging Vietnamese tech innovators where we
 learn, share, practice, and grow resilient careers together 🧑🏻‍💻

Ready to Join us?

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IT career sectors

🤝🏻 We aim to bridge the gap between Academia Industry
Our Community is best suited for Vietnamese who are

Industry

junior to senior
 IT engineers

aiming to upskill and explore new opportunities for career growth

Our current members hold a wide range of positions, including DevOps, MLOps, SRE, software engineers (UI/UX, full-stack), AI engineers, system engineers, QA testers, pentesters, freelancers, and cybersecurity specialists.

Academia

early-career researchers and educators

exploring emerging tech domains and connecting with industry experts

Our community is also proud to have members who are university lecturers, tutors, teaching assistants, PhD researchers, and postdoctoral researchers and scholars from over 10 countries.

Entrepreneurs

techpreneurs and edupreneurs

seeking to network, share new ideas, and grow innovative ventures

Our community members also include several CTOs, CEOs, team leaders, and entrepreneurs in tech, driving innovation and leadership in their fields.

Enthusiasts

enthusiasts and professionals

in other fields considering a career shift towards the IT industry

Our community also includes members from other fields, such as content creators, HR, and English teachers, who are looking to transition into IT.

🙇🏻 CS and IT Students

Students looking to connect with industry professionals and academic mentors (lecturers, tutors), actively pursuing scholarships for studying abroad or graduate research (Master’s, PhD), or preparing early for a career in the IT industry are highly encouraged to join us 😇

Limited spots

Become member of Scholar Community

We are happy to welcome invited professionals, scholars, and engineers to join our Scholar Community. Starting on October 1st, 2024, we will be opening membership registration every 1st of the month for new members. If you’re interested in joining, please apply to be added to the waitlist. Our community is built on collaboration and the sharing of knowledge among Vietnamese professionals. We aim to maintain a focused and impactful environment. Selected members will be invited based on their expertise and contributions to the IT industry or academia. Our goal is to ensure that every member benefits from the resources, discussions, and connections within the community. Membership information will be shared for those selected to consider, and your involvement will help shape the growth and direction of the community.

If you find value in this community and want to give Hoa a helping hand in its continued development and maintenance, your support is greatly appreciated. Here are some ways you can contribute:

💼 Expertise Support

Are you an expert in your field and passionate about sharing your insights or supporting others? Reach out to Hoa at [email protected] with your ideas. If they align with the community’s goals, you’ll receive a special invitation to join and contribute to the community committee. You will also receive an “Expert” badge to recognize your expertise contributions.

🤝🏻 Management Support

If you’d like to help moderate, manage resources, organize events, or assist with design and other community-building tasks, feel free to contact Hoa at [email protected] or message within the Scholar Community. Your contribution can be recognized as community volunteer experience, helping to enhance your own professional profile further.

☕️ Buy me a coffee

Donations are also warmly welcomed and appreciated if you would like to financially support Hoa in the operation cost and effort spent in developing the community. All support can be sent directly to:

  • Account Number: 9833221293
  • Account Name: NGUYEN THANH HOA
  • Bank: Vietcombank – Tan Binh Duong

Thank you for helping make this community thrive in whatever way you can contribute!

 

Free Registration

Open

Reopen for new registration until October 7, 2024

Full access to community threads, learning resources, and events
Network with Hoa & 99+ members
Regular community meetups
Job/scholarship application advice
Professional skills development

✦ Core Values of Scholar Community

Where continuous self-learning, perseverance, and quality connections drive personal growth

Share

A place to give and receive support, advice, and feedback in learning, personal development, and career paths in IT.

Learn

A place to learn together, collaborate, and help each other master knowledge of critical and emerging technologies

Connect

A place to build professional and healthy connections, support each other, and develop a sustainable career.
Tech Exchange and Deep Dive

Key topics we focus on

CS Fundamentals
Core knowledge in computer science: programming, algorithms, and OS.
AI/ML Engineering
Application and practical deployment techniques for AI/ML models.
Cybersecurity
Information – application – network security, post-quantum cryptography.
DevSecOps and SRE
DevSecOps – MLOps practices, automation, and site reliability engineering
Networks and Distributed Systems
Networking and distributed computing models, cloud-edge continuum.
Quantum Engineering
Fundamentals and applications of quantum computing and quantum software engineering
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Topics we also cover

Academic Skills
Professional Skills
English Practices
Jobs & Scholarship
Tips and Advice
Insights & Experience
Techpreneurship
Teaching & Mentorship

Look inside Scholar Community

You can ask questions, get feedback, seek advice, join discussions, and share insights and resources with other community members.

Curated tech courses from reputable sources, e.g., CS50x, to support learning within the community. Community-based courses will also be available in the future.

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A comprehensive collection of references, book recommendations, selected articles, and community event recordings.

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Regular meetups, workshops, and networking events featuring guest speakers and skill-building.

Engage and network directly with Hoa and other community members via text and voice chat.

🌱 Stay connected without social media distractions
Scholar Community is powered by 🧡 Heartbeat, a premium online community platform which offers versatile features and easy access through various platforms like Website, Desktop, and Mobile apps.

🔥 Connect with   like-minded members in supportive, low-pressure community

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In the digital age, anyone can self-learn and develop their career path, especially in the field of information technology. However, this journey isn’t always easy or “stable” due to:

  • Peer pressure and the allure of social media distractions.
  • Balancing time between family, friends, and personal life.
  • The loneliness, procrastination, and risk of giving up.
  • The instability of the job market – layoffs and competition.
  • The constant evolution of emerging technologies.
  • English barriers and the overwhelming abundance of resources.

Knowledge, discipline, and perseverance are the key foundations to overcoming these challenges.
But having a supportive network of like-minded individuals makes the journey much more manageable and fun 🤩. This is the driving force behind my creation of the Scholar Community to walk alongside you on this path.

Founder of Scholar.Community
Hoà Nguyễn
Founder of Scholar.Community
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Nice to meet you, I'm Hòa Nguyễn
As of October 2021, I’ve been pursuing my PhD at the CLOUDS Lab, University of Melbourne, Australia, with a key research focus on software and resource management for quantum cloud computing. In addition to my research, I work as a tutor and academic mentor, guiding 50+ industry internship students at the University of Melbourne, and as a technical consultant, helping to transfer my research project into practical applications. Along with Scholar Community, I also founded QuantumAI.Cloud with its first quantum internship attracting 20+ students worldwide, aiming to create a global research lab in quantum cloud computing in the future.
Prior to this, I worked as a lecturer and teaching associate in Cybersecurity and Networks for 5 years at the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City.

My Story and a Final Message

Throughout my academic career, I’ve always been passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry. I strive to bring the latest, most practical knowledge into the classroom to ensure my students are well-prepared for real-world challenges. My goal has always been to help my students succeed in their careers by connecting theoretical learning with industry practices.
I’ve initiated and organized events like SECurity Day and NETwork Day at UIT, bringing industry experts to share their insights with students. Every summer, I lead small research groups not just to write papers, but to help students build confidence, connect with industry alumni, and gain practical experience with industry-oriented projects. I’m deeply committed to helping students bridge the gap between what they learn in school and what they’ll encounter in their professional lives.
With this same passion, I founded the Scholar Community in June 2024, connecting over 100 members across 12 countries to create a supportive network that fosters both academic growth and career success.
Whether you become a member or not, I will continue to accompany you on your journey. I hope you always keep the motivation of self-learning alive, continuously upgrade yourself, and take control of your career path. Mastering and leveraging technology will help you shape a successful future. 🧡 Wishing you all the best,
Hòa Nguyễn

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