Postgraduate Student at The University of New South Wales
Sydney Area, Australia
- Current
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- Freelance Blogger at taitran.com
- Past
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- Business Consultant at Religare Technova
- Business Analyst at Computer Sciences Corporation
- Freelance Management Consultant at Asia Commercial Bank
- HR and Process Manager at RMIT Vietnam Business Club
- Project Manager at Cao Thien Minh Co. Ltd
- Marketing & PR Assistant at RMIT University
- Market Research Contractor at Dollars and Sense
- Education
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- University of New South Wales
- RMIT University
- Dai hoc Quôc Gia Tp. Hô Chí Minh
- Le Hong Phong High school for the Gifted
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Tai Tran’s Summary
3-year experienced Business Consultant and Analyst with solid knowledge of Technology and Technology Business. Possesses strong Business skills and good understanding of Enterprise Systems. Is passionate about funding, finance and investment.
Tai Tran’s Specialties:
Domain Knowledge: Web Technology, Capital Markets, Construction Management, Contact Center, Marketing, Human Resource Management, e-Learning, Psychometrics, Social Media
Business Skills: Business Analysis, Business Consulting
Enterprise Systems: ERP, CRM, Human Resource Management, Timesheet
Software Engineering: Project Management, Rational Unified Process, UML, Requirement Engineering, Analysis and Design
Language: IELTS 8.0 Academic
GMAT 710 / 800, writing 5.5 / 6
Tai Tran’s Experience
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Freelance Blogger
taitran.com
(Investment Management industry)
February 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
• Observe, analyze and write about investment, management, technology, social media, web 2.0, and technology business in Vietnamese and global companies
• Share knowledge and insights on career development -
Business Consultant
Religare Technova
(Financial Services industry)
June 2008 — January 2009 (8 months)
• Provided consulting services to securities brokerage institutions: Dai Viet Securities Company, Golden Lotus Securities
• Accredited to pass Electronic Trading by Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
• Trained project champions on information systems management
• Analyzed clients' business and produce business requirements
• Facilitated business process improvement
• Facilitated discussions between customers, managers and business partners
• Supported customers with Go-Live process -
Business Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation
(Computer Software industry)
June 2006 — June 2008 (2 years 1 month)
• Collected software requirements from Product Managers, Technical Architects and Quality Assurance Managers from the US
• Analyzed clients' business, defined solutions and provided consultation to improve their process
• Developed and maintained requirement documentations
• Evaluated competing products through an M&A
• Verified software releases
• Supported development team and quality control team with requirements clarification
• Conducted training on Modeling for other Business Analysts and Understanding Requirements for other associates. Achieved Best Trainer in February 2008
• Managed company's Business Architecture Center Portal
• Acquired domain knowledge: Construction Management, e-Learning, KPI, Call Center, Workforce Management
• Products: SkillSoft e-Learning system, Verint WAS Workforce Optimization Suite, a Production Management System for Berkshire Hathaway
• Succeeded in the Fast Track Program which developed highly potential associates to leadership positions -
Freelance Management Consultant
Asia Commercial Bank
(Banking industry)
April 2008 — May 2008 (2 months)
• Provided a Training Consulting package for Training Manager
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HR and Process Manager
RMIT Vietnam Business Club
(Human Resources industry)
October 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 3 months)
• Managed recruitment activities
• Communicated with club’s members to motivate people and evaluate activities and to ensure business flow between the different teams
• Defined operation processes of the organization
• Maintained the club’s website and membership database
• Organized and facilitated discussions on tertiary study, career development and the working environment in the industry for undergraduate students -
Project Manager
Cao Thien Minh Co. Ltd
(Retail industry)
September 2005 — June 2006 (10 months)
• Led a team to develop a Customer Relationship Management System with Business Intelligence
• Defined process, architecture and software platform
• Analyzed Return on Investment and feasibilities of the projects
• Did marketing to find clients, analyze client’s IT solution requirements
• Conducted training to other team members -
Marketing & PR Assistant
RMIT University
(Education Management industry)
February 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 5 months)
• Did presentations on undergraduate Applied Science programs offered by RMIT Vietnam to prospective students and guests
• Represented RMIT students to the press and other organizations. Has been on the Thanhnien newspaper 4 times -
Market Research Contractor
Dollars and Sense
(Telecommunications industry)
April 2004 — June 2004 (3 months)
• Analyzed Vietnam market potentials of Telecommunications
• Analyzed Vietnam market potentials of ICT Training
Tai Tran’s Education
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University of New South Wales
Master , Funds Management , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
Received full scholarship.
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RMIT University
Bachelor of Applied Science , Software Engineering , 2004 — 2006
Ranked top of all programs at graduation.
Received scholarship.- Activities and Societies:
- Was invited to be guest speaker on many seminars on Soft Skills, Career Planning, Networking Skill, IT Industry.
Led Business Club to organize my career-oriented activities 2005 - 2007
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Dai hoc Quôc Gia Tp. Hô Chí Minh
Bachelor of Sience , Information Technology , 2003 — 2004
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Le Hong Phong High school for the Gifted
Baccalaureate , Languages , 2000 — 2003
Additional Information
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Tai Tran’s Honors:
• Won Australian Endeavour Postgraduate Award - a full scholarship to a postgraduate degree, 2009
• Won the President's Award and was given a place in Hall of Fame, RMIT University 2007
• Won the Student Leadership Award, Gold Standard, RMIT University, 2006
• Became permanent member of Golden Key International Honour Society, 2006
• Won a Scholarship to Bachelor of Applied Science, RMIT University, 2004
• Won a Scholarship to Bachelor in Applied Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland, 2004
