Phong Lam
I've shipped products at startups and scale-ups alike. I've been coaching engineers for interview prep since 2021 — and I'm always in the market for the next thing to learn.
Off the clock: I love to travel and am deep into personal audio (IEMs, headphones, the whole chain), watch collecting, video games, and books. I'm not afraid of a good rabbit hole.
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Jan 2018 — Sep 2018
Software Engineer
IBM
5900 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Enterprise software / SaaS (data delivery & streaming)
Career stops
Current projects
What I'm working on right now — apps, infra, and learning.
- Elev8 Dance StudioWeb app
Fullstack application for my wife's dance studio — schedule, pricing, and class info for her studio.
- This personal sitePersonal
The site you're on — built with Next.js, React, and Tailwind.
- Home network & NASInfrastructure
Wiring my home network and building a NAS for storage and self‑hosted services.
- AI projectsLearning
Diving deeper into AI — both at work and in personal projects.
- Ever evolving desk setupSetup
Constantly tweaking my desk — monitors, keyboard, audio, and cable management. Never quite done.
Where I've traveled
A few places I've been — click a country to zoom in.
Get in touch
I'm happy to connect — whether it's about work, side projects, or a good book recommendation.
Email me
Reach out for a chat, to discuss hobbies, or to explore collaborations on anything.
phongtlam@gmail.comBook a meeting
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