Having worked in software development across dozens of countries, Trinh Quoc Huy continuously updates his knowledge, skills, and work mindset. For him, the proactive spirit, especially self-learning, is the most essential foundation.
In 2019, when he set off for Germany to take on the role of Global Account Manager at FPT Software, Trinh Quoc Huy (born 1988) was filled with thoughts about how to find clients, expand markets, and simply adapt to life abroad.
However, within just a few years, Huy and his colleagues have led their division to participate in major projects and create global products such as the lighting system for Audi e-Tron, expand into smart manufacturing, IoT, and collaborate on Metaverse projects with Schaeffler Group (Germany). Lines of code written by Vietnamese technology engineers have appeared in renowned global products.
Recently, the software division in Bavaria and Southern Germany, where Huy serves as Vice Director, signed two significant contracts. The first was a comprehensive partnership agreement with Ebm-papst, the world’s largest cooling solution provider. Many core business projects of this partner will be undertaken by Huy’s division. Both sides are also collaborating to open a research lab in Hanoi focusing on robotics.
“In addition, our division recently signed a major framework agreement valued at over 55 million EUR with a global tier-1 automotive group, where we are one of their five strategic partners,” Huy shared.
Achieving such career milestones, Huy said he had to make sacrifices: traveling to many countries, frequently updating his knowledge, skills, work mindset, and even lifestyle to enhance collaboration with partners. This process required the essential skill of self-learning, which he developed as a student at FPT Education.
“As a first-year student at FPT University, I learned that the most important skill is self-learning. I tried to engage in as many activities as possible, actively learning knowledge, thinking methods, and skills. I still regret that after my class graduated, traditional musical instrument courses were introduced, so I only know how to code, not how to play an instrument,” Huy shared.
After holding various positions and working in different environments, Huy gained insight: “To succeed in any work, you need to proactively set your goals and be eager to learn.”
The 80s-born Vice Director stated: “My teachers taught me that the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know – which means you are on the right track, especially for someone in software, given the rapid evolution of technology today.”
He also mentioned that he continuously self-learns languages, work methods, management practices, and even simple tasks like using AI tools to search for information and improve daily productivity.
Furthermore, identifying one’s passion and having an environment to pursue it, as he did at FPT Education, is advantageous. Early internship experiences and proficiency in at least two foreign languages are almost prerequisites for those pursuing IT careers, according to Huy’s experience.
“Always set high goals that align with the objectives of the organization you work for, stay disciplined, and keep a focused spirit to achieve those goals. That way, almost anything can be accomplished,” shared Trinh Quoc Huy, an alumnus of FPT Education, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.