Honson Tran
About Honson Tran
Honson Tran is a Developer Experience Lead at Latent AI, Inc., with a strong background in software engineering and artificial intelligence. He has over 10 years of IT experience and has contributed to various organizations, including NLC Support, Etsy, and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Current Role at Latent AI
Honson Tran serves as the Developer Experience (DevEx) Lead at Latent AI, Inc. since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience within the organization, ensuring that developers have the tools and support needed to succeed. His current position builds on his previous experience at Latent AI, where he worked as an Embedded Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and as a Technical Consultant from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Honson Tran held several positions in software engineering. He worked at NLC Support, LLC as a Lead Software Engineer & Technical Advisor from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Support Coordinator at the same company in 2018. His experience includes a role as a Machine Learning Engineer Intern at Etsy and as a Zero-to-1 Venture Fellow at Afore Capital, both in 2020.
Educational Background
Honson Tran earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, completing his degree in 2020. He also studied at Stanford University in 2019 and participated in the Facebook AI: Pytorch Challenge as a scholar through Udacity in 2018. His educational experiences have provided him with a strong foundation in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Research and Development Contributions
Honson Tran has contributed to various research initiatives, including his role as an Aresty Undergraduate Researcher at Rutgers University, focusing on AI medical imaging and gait analysis from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as an ML & AI Researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he was involved in augmented reality-assisted cardiovascular interventions. His commitment to advancing technology is evident in his participation in global discussions about the future of AI.
Professional Development and Community Engagement
Honson Tran has engaged in professional development through various fellowships and programs. He was a MLH Fellow specializing in machine learning and computer vision in 2020. Additionally, he served as the President and Head of Curriculum Design for the Road to Silicon V/Alley Program at Rutgers Business School from 2019 to 2020. His involvement in these initiatives reflects his dedication to fostering knowledge and innovation in technology.