Curriculum Vitae
A record of my work, experience, and accomplishments.
Thienan Bui
San Diego, California
About
I’m Thienan Bui, a structural engineering student at the University of California, San Diego, focused on complex systems, engineering design, and strategic problem-solving. My work spans technical research, competitive debate, and interdisciplinary projects that combine engineering, communication, and analytical thinking.
Alongside my studies, I contribute to initiatives such as the Human Powered Submarine team and Triton Trading Group while competing at the national level for collegiate speech and debate. My long-term focus is on applying engineering and strategy to build systems that expand technological capability and human progress.
Projects
Experience
Triton Trading Group
Wealth Management Consultant · Part-Time
Jan 2026 - Present · 3 mos
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
• Produced 8 weekly equity research pitches evaluating company fundamentals, market positioning, and growth catalysts.
• Built 5 structured consulting outreach funnels, improving internal workflow efficiency and increasing team productivity by 35%.
• Partnered with a small team to prospect and contact 50+ potential clients, launching the organization’s initial consulting pipeline.
System Engineering Intern
United States Department of Defense · Internship
Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 · 4 mos
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
◦ Led a six-member team under the Department of Defense Hacking for Defense (H4D) program to design a scalable backup-generator modernization concept ensuring mission-critical energy and logistics continuity for the 911th Airlift Wing (Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station).
◦ Applied the Mission Model Canvas (MMC) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) frameworks to guide technology validation and prototype maturity assessments in alignment with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
◦ Incorporated Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.02 standards, and other technical reports to ensure conceptual compliance with energy-resilience and infrastructure requirements.
◦ Collaborated with base command personnel, National Renewable Energy Laboratory engineers, academic professors, and defense specialists to validate design feasibility, refine technical assumptions, and align outcomes with energy-resilience objectives.
◦ Performed operations and supply-chain analysis of generation, storage, and distribution subsystems, identifying resilience gaps and proposing mitigation pathways to enhance operational continuity.
◦ Developed a final deployment pathway and cost–risk model consistent with DoD acquisition and contracting frameworks, balancing technical feasibility, sustainment logistics, and regulatory compliance for long-term implementation.
Advisor & Instructor
SXO English | Part-Time
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 · 7 mos
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · On-site
◦ Partnered with executive leadership to integrate American business and instructional frameworks, strengthening organizational scalability and cross-cultural competitiveness.
◦ Advised on AI adoption and digital modernization initiatives, implementing tools such as Anki, Notion, and Google Workspace to enhance workflow, knowledge retention, and interdepartmental collaboration.
◦ Consulted on strategic regional expansion planning, supporting new office development in Ho Chi Minh City and conducting market-entry assessments for additional Vietnamese metropolitan hubs.
Solar Energy Consultant
Nusun Power · Full-Time
Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 · 7 mos
Tustin, California, United States · On-site
◦ Supported consultations and planning for 60+ residential solar PV projects, coordinating with design, permitting, and utility teams to ensure clear communication and compliance with local and state requirements.
◦ Translated technical data and cost structures into accessible insights for homeowners, explaining renewable-energy financing, rate modeling, and long-term ROI with clarity and ethical transparency.
◦ Maintained coordination between design, permitting, and utility teams to ensure timely project progression and regulatory adherence amid evolving market conditions and supply availability challenges.
Supply Chain Associate
Kim Quang Hung Paper Company · Part Time
Jun 2020 - Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Remote
◦ Partnered with company leadership to coordinate regional expansion and manage end-to-end supply chain operations across international markets in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos), servicing 60+ B2B clients in packaging and specialty paper.
◦ Supported procurement and logistics for a supplier network of 10+ paper mills across India, Indonesia, and Brazil through vendor communication, freight coordination, and trade documentation under international customs regulations.
◦ Assisted in securing exclusive distribution agreements with leading paper mills (ITC, BP Security, PT Surya Pamenang), strengthening KQH’s position as Vietnam’s sole authorized distributor in select high-grade paper markets.
◦ Initiated and maintained supplier-development outreach with prospective partners in the Middle East (UAE, Kuwait) and established early contact with major U.S. paper conglomerates (Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, WestRock, Uline).
Supply Chain Logistics Intern
Boomerang Express · Internship
Jun 2019 - May 2020 · 1yr
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
◦ Assisted dispatch and operations teams in coordinating 30+ daily freight routes across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, supporting regional trade flow and on-time cargo delivery across key commercial hubs.
◦ Monitored shipment data and coordinated with drivers and dispatch to ensure adherence to DOT and FMCSA compliance standards, maintaining clear communication and routing efficiency across active freight operations.
◦ Gained exposure to supply-chain frameworks like network design and logistics analytics to understand how freight coordination and compliance sustain national commerce and defense logistics.
◦ Developed understanding of U.S. logistics systems through carrier scheduling, customs, and port-entry operations, recognizing how freight networks and the Merchant Marine support trade resilience.
Education
University of California San Diego
Bachelor's of Science, Structural Engineering
2020-2022, 2025-Present
Grade: 3.05
Activities and societies: Member, UCSD National Championship Speech & Debate Team (2025-Current)
Troy High School
High School Diploma
Sep 2016 - Jun 2020
Grade: 4.3
Troy NJROTC Academic Commander/Liason (2017-2020)
Troy NJROTC Team Red (2017-2019)
Troy NJROTC Seaperch (2016-2020)
Troy Robosub (2019-2020)
Troy Cyberpatriot (2016-2020)
Volunteering
NJROTC Academic Operations Coach
Troy High School NJROTC
Sep 2020 - Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Education
◦ Team Coach: Led, trained, and mentored 100+ cadets across four academic disciplines, contributing over +4,000 hours toward competitive preparation and academic instruction for regional and national championships.
◦ Leadership Advisor: Directed daily operations and unified interdisciplinary teams under consistent leadership standards, improving performance, cohesion, and accountability. across national title-winning teams.
◦ Competition Coordinator: Planned and executed 13 regional and national competitions, overseeing event logistics for 40+ visiting schools and managing a 30-member staff team to ensure operational success and efficiency.
Catholic Studies Teaching Assistant
Roman Catholic Dioceses of Orange
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos
Education
◦ Supported lead teachers in delivering faith-based instruction to small Sunday classrooms of approximately 20 students.
◦ Collaborated weekly with teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons aligned with curriculum objectives.
◦ Provided individualized support to students, reinforcing comprehension of course material and recognizing achievements to strengthen engagement and mastery.
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