👋 Hello, I'm Brian Cao!
I'm a Software Architect & Independent Developer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am also the Founder of BIZCHAIN VIET NAM CO., LTD., where my team and I build modern software solutions and digital products.
anh.pw is my personal digital garden and single-user social hub, custom-designed and built from scratch. It serves as my personal knowledge base to document programming experiences, technical notes, product philosophy, and personal reflections on daily life.
🚀 Core Projects & Ecosystem
I believe in Software Craftsmanship — prioritizing performance, clean code, and exceptional user experience:
- 🏢 BizChain Viet Nam: Enterprise software development, technical consulting, and digital solutions.
- ♟️ Việt Cờ Tướng: Next-gen online Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) platform featuring AI analysis, PGN/ECCO parsing, and real-time multiplayer.
- 🎯 Karace.me: Real-time interactive platform for Live Quizzes, Polls, and Lucky Draws supporting hundreds of concurrent users with sub-second latency.
- 🌟 anh.pw: Single-user social hub with Activity Heatmap, Time-Travel Feed, and an integrated AI Assistant (Lily 🌸).
🛠️ Technology & Architecture Philosophy
I focus on minimalism, high performance, and exceptional Developer Experience (DX):
- Core & Runtime: TypeScript, Bun, Node.js.
- Frontend & UI: Astro 7 (SSR), Svelte 5 (Runes), Tailwind CSS v4, CSS Modules.
- Backend & DB: ElysiaJS, PostgreSQL 18, Drizzle ORM, Keycloak OIDC, WebSockets (Protobuf binary encoding).
- AI & Workflows: Custom Agentic AI Workflows (Antigravity CLI) for knowledge management, automated moderation, and developer productivity.
🍃 Personal Interests
Beyond code:
- 📖 Reading & Writing: Synthesizing insights on technology, management, and philosophy.
- ♟️ Xiangqi (Chinese Chess): Analyzing classic endgames and playing tactical matches.
- ☕ Coffee & Focus: Enjoying quiet spaces for deep work and reflection.
- 🗣️ Language Learning: Practicing English daily.
📬 Get in Touch
Feel free to connect for business inquiries, tech discussions, or a friendly chat:
- 📧 Email:
admin@chasoft.net/chasoft@gmail.com - 🌐 Company: bizchain.vn
- 🐙 GitHub: @chasoft | @startdo-ing
- 📍 Location: Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam