Thien Tran
About Thien Tran
Thien Tran is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Honeydue, a platform aimed at improving financial literacy. He has a background in mobile development and programming, having worked at companies like Flixster and Double Fine Productions.
Work at Honeydue
Thien Tran serves as the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Honeydue, a platform aimed at improving financial literacy and habits. Since 2016, he has been instrumental in managing a team of six mobile developers focused on creating iOS and Android applications. Under his leadership, these applications have received multiple Editor's Choice awards and notable features. Tran has also architected the backend infrastructure and APIs for Honeydue, utilizing technologies such as Node.js and PostgreSQL.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Honeydue, Thien Tran accumulated significant experience in the tech industry. He worked at Flixster as a Lead Mobile Developer and Manager from 2009 to 2015, where he advanced from a Senior Engineer position. His earlier role was at Double Fine Productions, where he served as a Programmer focusing on gameplay and graphics from 2002 to 2007. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in mobile and game development.
Education and Expertise
Thien Tran holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his degree from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software development and technology leadership.
Involvement with Y Combinator
In 2017, Thien Tran participated in Y Combinator, a startup accelerator known for backing innovative companies. Honeydue, co-founded by Tran, was among the startups supported by Y Combinator during the Summer of 2017. This backing has contributed to the growth and development of the platform.
Cofounding WalletIQ, Inc.
In addition to his role at Honeydue, Thien Tran co-founded WalletIQ, Inc. in 2017. This initiative reflects his ongoing commitment to enhancing financial literacy and developing technology solutions in the financial sector.