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First Vietnamese woman named to Google Developer Expert program for AI
Nguyen Khanh Linh, 34, has become the 10th engineer from Vietnam and its first woman to join the Google Developer Expert program.
She is also the first person to be selected in 2025 in the field of generative AI with a focus on machine learning.
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Nguyen Khanh Linh. |
The program deploys technology professionals chosen by Google for their extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with its technologies. They are recognized for their expertise and contributions to their communities.
The nine Vietnamese scientists in the program before Linh work in various fields, including AI/machine learning, android, cloud, workspace, and angular.
"This recognition honors her deep expertise in core research and practical applications, particularly in areas like large language models, MLOps, and scalable AI systems," Google said.
"It also highlights her contributions to addressing societal issues through technology."
Linh holds a master’s degree in AI from the National University of Singapore and has contributed a great deal to academic research. She has two widely cited papers: Aspect-based Automated Evaluation of Dialogues and A Survey on Empathetic Dialogue Systems.
She began learning programming in middle school and pursued software engineering at university.
"I was inspired by accomplishments like IBM Watson and DeepBlue, AI systems that demonstrated the incredible ability to understand and interact with humans," she says, explaining that this pushed her to explore how machines can understand human language.
In 2011 she created her first chatbot, an experience that helped her realize AI’s potential to solve complex problems and improve lives. This led her to focus on natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence.
"I believe AI can have a profound positive impact," she says.
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10 Vietnamese experts working Google Developer Expert program. |
With 14 years of experience in NLP, machine learning and data science, Linh works as head of AI at Obello, a U.S.-based graphic design platform that uses AI and machine learning to automate design processes.
In 2024 she was named a "Top Voice" on LinkedIn for her influential articles.
"I’m passionate about technology, especially AI, and believe I can make a positive societal impact through responsible technological progress," she says.
"My goal is to help develop AI systems that are not only innovative but also ethical, safe and beneficial for everyone."
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