Vincent Huynh, an Ennovar Alumnus and Computer Science graudate, is currently a Software Developer at Koch Ag & Energy Solutions. There, he supports backend services for the logistics and trade of fertilizier using AWS. His role extends to Developer Experience (DevX) and Developer Operations (DevOps), where he creates applications to automate tasks like testing and service monitoring. "I also work on generative AI scripts to automatically update code," he explains. Looking back on his time at Ennovar, Vincent credits the program with providing skills that transcend technical expertise.
"One of the most important skills I gained from Ennovar is communication... In my field, I often have to explain my work to people who don't share my technical background. Working in the L1 Help Hangar helped me learn these skills greatly." His experience as a PLM developer gave him invaluable insight into software development practices and standards, laying the groundwork for his current role.
Vincent fondly recalls his days at the Help Hangar, sharing, "One of the things I miss most about working at Ennovar is the camaraderie. Everyone was incredibly friendly and always willing to help me learn." He also found joy in troubleshooting problems face-to-face, creating scripts, and developing tools that simplified processes. "It was rewarding to directly help people and see the results of my work," he says.
Outside of work, Vincent's hobbies range from playing games like Team Fight Tactics, Valorant, and Path of Exile 2 to running 5ks, playing basketball, going to the gym, reading software engineering books, and exploring personal coding projects.
For current Ennovar student employees, Vincent offers thoughtful advice inspired by his personal experience and insights from influential sources. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your career and being proactive in shaping your future, quoting The Pragmatic Programmer by Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas: "It is your life. You own it. You run it. You create it. In IT, you can pivot and create countless opportunities for yourself; it all depends on what you want to do. If you don鈥檛 like where you are in your career, you're the only one who can change it."
Vincent also highlights the value of avoiding complacency, referencing a thought-provoking blog post: "Then there are engineers (and people in every profession) who never try (to read) for the entirety of their careers, and this is the majority of every profession. 鈥� [He] described the average professional as sleepwalking through their working lives.鈥�
He encourages students to read at least one technical book in their field of interest to stand out and stay engaged in their careers. Finally, he shares a compelling perspective from Martin Fowler, emphasizing adaptability and personal agency in professional environments: "You can change your organization or change your organization."
Vincent鈥檚 advice serves as a powerful reminder to continually seek growth, embrace new opportunities, and take an active role in shaping your career path.