Vinh Ton
Stanford University Class of 2020 Undergraduate
Vinh Tôn is a software developer who studied Symbolic Systems as a 2020 undergraduate at Stanford University, exploring the relationship between systems of information processing e.g: natural language, the human mind, and artificial intelligence systems. He is currently enrolled at Stanford as a masters' student of computer science, specializing in human-computer interaction, identifying and designing human-centered digital solutions for real world problems, with a focus on community mental health. He is passionate about the intersection of technology and accessible service for marginalized communities, and he actively engages in various social impact projects using my skillset. Some examples include: Raheem AI, an anonymous police interaction rating platform to promote safety for Black communities in the US and Formally, a digital platform that seeks to connect pro bono lawyers with asylum seekers and make the US immigration process more streamlined and accessible. He was born in small Southern river village in Bến Tre, Việt Nam, spent most of his childhood in Charleston, South Carolina, and am now based
between the Bay Area and Miami, FL. In his free time, he likes to learn new skills online because the internet is such a big and cool place that makes knowledge so accessible compared to the past. He’s currently using the internet to learn Arabic and video game development! You can learn more about him by visiting my website: vinhton.com.
Accomplishments on the ASPT:
Contributed to, managed, and maintained BrainMind database
Drafted company white papers on topics in neurotechnology
Contributed to presentations to impact investors
Accomplishments since the ASPT:
Data science and software engineering intern at aerial agricultural computer vision social impact startup Aerobotic
Software development intern at digital US aslyum seeking platform Formally
Teaching assistant in psychology and cognitive neuroscience courses at Stanford
Exploring with various social impact projects using the design thinking process with Stanford CS, HCI
Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
Attention to Detail
Communication
C++, SQL Server, Java, CSS
Data Collection & Analysis
Leadership
MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite
Music/Video Production
Organization
Problem Solving
Science Writing for Investor Audience
Sectors of Interest:
Biotech Startups
Brain-computer interface companies
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare and Public Health
Neuroethics, Neuroscience Companies
Nonprofits in STEM fields
Science Media
Current Location