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From the loading dock
to the data pipeline.

Hoang Le, warehouse and logistics operations leader and aspiring data engineer. Seven years in logistics operations taught me where operational data comes from. Now I build the apps and tools that use it.

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career lineage · pick any node
sources · 7+ years on the floor
transforms · skills
models · shipped projects
exposure · next role
exposure Junior Data Engineer

Next step: junior data engineer, also data analyst and BI developer, while I look for operations supervisor roles now. AWS Certified Data Engineer exam planned for February 2027.

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Features in motion

Twelve short loops, one real feature each. Select a loop to read the full project. Sample data is labeled; the lab numbers are measured.

Dockyard Managementsample data

Driver : checked in

Drivers check themselves in on a tablet, in English or Spanish.

Dockyard Managementsample data

Paper manifest : rows

A photo of a paper manifest becomes table rows through OCR.

Dockyard Managementsample data

Trailer : door

When a trailer is put on a door, the live dock board flips it from Available to Occupied.

Gig-Managementsample data

Trip : mileage log

Every drive lands in an IRS-ready mileage log.

Gig-Managementsample data

Week : best hours

A weekly heatmap shows the best hours to drive.

Markdown Editorsample note

Markdown : preview

Type Markdown on the left and the rendered page appears on the right.

hoanglebookstore.com

Book : cart

Cart and Stripe checkout on my own author store.

hoanglebookstore.com

Question : right helper

The support desk sends each question to a local model, Claude Haiku or me.

Local AI labmeasured

Same prompt : two speeds

Gemma 4 26B writes 32.5 tokens/s on the Mac and 11.4 on the PC.

Local AI labmeasured

Model : spill

3.6 GB of the model spills past the PC’s 12 GB of video memory, so it runs slower.

Story video pipelinesample line

Voice : captions

Word timing from faster-whisper lights each word as it is spoken.

Multi-Agent AI Workflow

Draft : checked

Local models do the work, then a Claude agent checks it.

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models

Projects

Real apps and tools, each solving a problem I've lived on the job or in my own businesses. Live links where they exist.

model · web appLIVE DEMO

Dockyard Management

Dock and yard software for warehouses, small carriers and 3PLs. It runs in the browser on the tablets a site already has.

does
Live dock-door boards, trailer and yard inventory with map views, and operations dashboards.
kiosk
Driver self check-in in English and Spanish, pictured here.
data in
Paper manifests imported by photo OCR, CSV or Excel.
security
Three user roles and 15 Firestore collections behind security rules.
stack
React 19TypeScriptViteFirebase AuthFirestorePWALeafletTesseract OCR
Open live demo Product page
model · web appTESTING

Gig-Management

Demand maps, mileage logging and real profit math for gig and 1099 drivers.

does
Live demand map, predicted surges and a weekly heatmap of the best hours to drive.
money
Automatic IRS-ready mileage log, expense capture and income sync across gig apps.
status
Web build live behind Google sign-in; Android and iOS planned for December 2026.
stack
FirebaseGoogle sign-inWeb app
Open web build Product page
Split view with a sample note
model · macOS appv1.0 BUILD

Markdown Editor for Mac

A fast, multi-tab Markdown editor and viewer for macOS.

import
Word, PDF, Excel and images, with text read by Apple Vision OCR.
export
PDF, HTML, Word, Excel and CSV.
quality
118 automated tests; one universal build for Intel and Apple Silicon.
stack
ElectronReactViteSwiftApple Vision
model · e-commerce siteLIVE

hoanglebookstore.com

My author store and business site, built and run end to end.

shop
Cart, Stripe checkout, orders and refunds.
email
Newsletter with double opt-in, welcome emails and campaigns.
admin
Dashboard for books, orders, reviews, sales and support.
AI
Support desk that routes each question to a local model, Claude Haiku or me.
stack
React 19ViteFirebaseCloud FunctionsStripeResend
Visit the site
Frame from a rendered episode, read-along caption at the bottom
model · media pipelinePUBLISHED

Bedtime-story video pipeline

Turns one chapter of my Little Panda books into a calm 1080p bedtime video with narration and read-along captions.

stages
Script, narration, voice cleanup, word alignment, timeline, shots, quality checks, assembly.
captions
AI voices plus faster-whisper word timing drive the highlighted words.
status
Tested in six languages; episodes published on my kids' YouTube channel.
stack
Pythonffmpegfaster-whisperText-to-speechSwift Vision
model · AI automationIN USE

Multi-Agent AI Workflow System

A self-managing AI architecture that runs with zero manual prompting.

workers
Local LLMs do the work; Claude agents supervise and self-repair.
memory
An Obsidian vault is the shared memory layer.
routing
A KPI scorecard tracks each model's success rate and routes the hardest tasks to the best performer.
stack
AI agentsLocal LLMsObsidianKPI routing

Same model on both machines

Gemma 4 26B, tokens per second, measured August 2026

prompt processing

Mac · M1 Pro
PC · RTX 3060

generation

Mac · M1 Pro
PC · RTX 3060

Both machines passed 4 of 4 code tests. The PC is slower because 3.6 GB of the model spills past its 12 GB of video memory.

Gemma 4 26B speed, tokens per second
MachinePrompt processingGeneration
Mac M1 Pro, 32 GB17632.5
PC with RTX 3060, 12 GB4211.4
model · home labIN DAILY USE

Local AI lab

Two of my own machines run open-weight models, so routine text work never leaves the house.

hardware
A Mac (M1 Pro, 32 GB) and a Windows PC (RTX 3060, 12 GB) on a private Tailscale network.
bridge
A Python MCP bridge with 14 tools hands bounded jobs to the local models; Claude checks the results.
monitor
Local AI Monitor, my dashboard for thermals, power and benchmarks: Python server, Swift Mac app, web front end, 30+ releases.
stack
PythonSwiftLM StudioGemma 4MCPTailscaleDocker
Panda The App

My app studio, where Dockyard Management and Gig-Management live.

 Hoang Le Bookstore

My self-publishing bookstore: books written, produced and sold under my own imprint.
transforms

Stack

What my shipped projects are built with, what I'm learning for data engineering, and the domain I bring with me.

AreaToolsStatus
LanguagesJavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Swift, HTML and CSSshipping
Apps & frontendReact, Vite, Electron, progressive web apps, Leaflet mapsshipping
Backend & cloudFirebase Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Firebase Hosting, Node.js, Stripeshipping
AI & mediaLocal LLMs, MCP, LM Studio, OCR, faster-whisper, ffmpegshipping
InfrastructureDocker, Tailscale, Gitshipping
Data, nowSQL (joins, window functions, CTEs), Python for data, pandaslearning now
Data, nextPostgreSQL, data modeling, dbt, Apache Airflow, AWS S3 and Redshiftnext
DomainDispatch and routing, warehouse and cross-dock operations, preload and sortation, hazardous-materials compliance, fleet safety and maintenance, team leadership7+ years
exposure

Study plan

My plan toward a junior data engineering role. These are target dates, not finished courses.

Roadmap

Target: junior data engineer

  1. now
    SQL and Python

    Joins, window functions and CTEs. Python for data with pandas.

  2. next
    PostgreSQL and data modeling

    Relational design, star schemas and dbt models.

  3. then
    Apache Airflow

    Scheduling and orchestrating pipelines.

  4. then
    AWS cloud basics

    S3 storage and Redshift.

  5. Feb 2027
    AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate

    Exam planned.

  6. Mar 2027
    Apply for junior roles

    Data engineer, data analyst and BI developer.

Capstone pipeline

Planned: built end to end and published on GitHub by January 2027

sourcePublic APIraw data
transformPython ingestextract and load
transformPostgreSQL + dbtstore, model, test
transformAirflowschedule
exposureAWS dashboardS3 · Redshift · report
EducationDatesStatus
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and ManagementLaurel Ridge Community College · macroeconomics, organizational effectiveness2025 → 2030 (expected)in progress
Career Studies Certificate, SupervisionLaurel Ridge Community College2025 →in progress
Build a Team Culture Your People Won't LeaveLinkedIn Learning2026completed
Communication Within TeamsLinkedIn Learning2026completed
Vietnamese (native) and English (professional)Bilingual operations communication—languages
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Experience

Seven years in logistics: driver, lead, trainer, dispatcher, supervisor. It's the domain my apps and data work come from: an average of 140 daily routes dispatched (up to 172), 60+ associates supervised, and up to 19,000 packages a day in peak season.

Pick a role to read the details. ↑ ↓ also work.

Driver Check-In Clerk

@ US Foods

Aug 2026 → present · Manassas, VA

  • Verify all driver-returned product for accurate reason codes — mispicks, shorts, refusals — giving accounting clean, audit-ready data.
  • Temperature-guideline inspection and disposition of returns to minimize shrinkage.
  • End-of-day reporting; discrepancies researched and resolved before they reach accounting.
  • Process paper and digital documentation for returns and order adjustments — inventory accuracy and correct customer invoicing.
  • Return saleable product to pick slot per local guidelines, supporting warehouse efficiency.
  • Partner daily with drivers and transportation supervisors to resolve return issues in real time and flag training or process-improvement opportunities.
  • Strong math, attention to detail and multi-system proficiency reconciling high-volume nightly returns on a demanding evening schedule.

Distribution Specialist

@ UPS / Roadie

Nov 2025 → May 2026 · Burtonsville, MD · cross-dock

  • Ran dispatch for an average of 140 daily routes (up to 172) with an On-Time Dispatch average of 9.78 minutes.
  • Orchestrated daily warehouse activity + driver dispatch across a cross-dock facility.
  • Primary liaison for vendors, outsourced labor and internal teams; monitored KPIs and delivery data to kill inefficiencies early.
  • Helped set up Revenue Recovery processes to improve billing accuracy.
  • Ran Christmas Eve night dispatch so the last holiday deliveries went out on time.
  • Operations Coordination: strict adherence to package pickup and delivery schedules across the cross-dock.
  • Stakeholder Management: managed information flow between vendors, outsourced labor and internal teams; resolved supply-chain bottlenecks.
  • Performance Monitoring: tracked operational KPIs and delivery data; escalated complex issues for rapid resolution.
  • Team Leadership: on-the-ground guidance for outsourced labor and drivers — safety standards and operational procedures.
  • Sunday BWI facility scrubbing station: cleaned up everything left in the building on weekends. Lean principles applied on the floor.

Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

@ Walgreens

Sep 2025 → Nov 2025 · Tysons Corner, VA

  • Inventory + customer service through flu-shot season and holiday peak — new industry, learned fast.
  • Flu shot and vaccine season support; stocking and inventory training.
  • Halloween rush and Christmas-season prep at the Tysons Corner store.

Preload Supervisor

@ UPS

Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 (seasonal) + Apr 2025 → Nov 2025 · Dulles, VA

  • Supervised preload operations with 60+ associates processing 8,000–9,000 packages a day, rising to 16,000–19,000 in peak season, with an average of only 1–3 misloads a day.
  • Led the facility to three straight weeks of zero misloads on two separate occasions, and held a 99.9% warehouse compliance rate for 5 straight weeks.
  • Directed package handlers and clerks against hard daily deadlines.
  • Trained new hires hands-on — "my wall, my work" — with safety and performance as the standard.
  • Comprehensive training and development for personnel, emphasizing safety standards and performance optimization.
  • Cultivated strong relationships across all levels of the organization — a collaborative, safe workplace.
  • Peak season 2024 (seasonal): kept a fun, steady team through the busiest weeks of the year.

DG Specialist · Courier · Material Handler

@ FedEx

Jan 2024 → Apr 2025 · Herndon + Dulles International Airport, VA

  • Dangerous Goods Specialist: handled, documented and transported hazardous materials with zero compliance incidents.
  • Material Handler: aircraft load ops, pallet buildup/breakdown, ULD vendor liaison.
  • Courier: high-priority routes run with routing software for on-time, secure delivery; improved material movement and routing steps, contributing to a 20% gain in route delivery efficiency.
  • Awards: 2024 Capital District Biz Award · 2025 Safe Driving Award.
  • DG: verified shipper's declarations against package contents to mitigate risk; submitted detailed inspection checklists into the system for tracking and compliance.
  • Courier: built rapport with customers, proactive and attentive during offloading and sorting; managed time in a high-pressure setting.
  • Material Handler: operated specialized equipment moving packages and freight; timely material handling under regulation; supported seamless logistics flow at Dulles.

Dispatcher & On-Road Supervisor

@ TPR Logistics (Amazon DSP)

Nov 2023 → Jan 2024 · Springfield, VA

  • Dispatched and adjusted 31–37 daily routes in real time for a fleet of 58–64 drivers.
  • Trained and evaluated about 5 new drivers each week on the job and on the road.
  • Made operational changes that raised delivery efficiency by 25% and cut fleet fuel use by 10%.
  • Managed real-time dispatching and route optimization for efficient delivery schedules.
  • Oversaw fleet maintenance and compliance, maximizing productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised on-road operations — helped drivers contact customers, solved problems where they happen: on the road.

Driver Trainer & OTR Support Supervisor

@ Amazon

Sep 2022 → Oct 2023 · Fredericksburg, VA

  • Led three training classes a week, onboarding 54–60 new drivers weekly (18–20 per class).
  • Built training plans with DSP partners covering safety and customer service, and helped drive a 30% increase in customer satisfaction scores across driver performance metrics.
  • Moved up from DSP delivery driver to Amazon's driver-training leadership team; stayed on call through peak season so drivers and DSP partners could reach me. Customer-obsessed is not a slogan to me.
  • Managed driver training and qualification processes for customer satisfaction and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with Amazon DSPs on training classes and schedules.
  • Constructive feedback and support that empowered drivers to exceed customer expectations — sharing my driving experience was my most joyful work.
  • Name on the wall: from DSP driver to Amazon's training leadership team, better every day.

Delivery Driver → Lead Driver

@ Robertson Logistics (Amazon DSP)

Feb 2021 → Sep 2022 · Gainesville, VA

  • Led delivery associates; improved on-time delivery 15% through route management and coaching.
  • 200+ packages daily; trained new drivers; rescued stuck teammates on-road.
  • Operated an Amazon-branded delivery van with routine inspections and maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Handheld devices for efficient route management and real-time communication with dispatch and customers.
  • Trained and mentored new drivers on delivery procedures and safety protocols in a collaborative environment.
  • Rescues in Morrisville, Bealton and Catlett VA — coordinated tow contractors for teammate trucks myself.

Amazon Flex Driver

self-employed

Nov 2018 → Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos, alongside my other jobs in those years

  • Hot or cold, summer or winter — delivered until the truck was empty. Nothing is impossible.
  • Prioritized timely, accurate deliveries, with packages handed over on time and in good condition.
  • Meticulous route planning; proactively addressed potential issues for customer satisfaction.
  • A perfectly organized cargo van makes the delivery job easier — organization is a skill.
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About

Strengths

  • Ships working software: live web apps, a Mac app and a local AI lab.
  • Knows where the data comes from: 7+ years on the logistics floor.
  • Builds privacy-first: routine text work runs on local models on my own machines, so it never leaves the house.
  • Calm under pressure: up to 19,000 packages a day in peak season, with an average of only 1–3 misloads a day.
  • Bilingual: Vietnamese and English.

Ten-year goal

Ten years from now I lead data engineering for a logistics operation: pipelines and tools the people on the floor actually use, built by a team I trained. Every promise delivered, every single night.

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Questions recruiters ask

Who is Hoang Le?

A warehouse and logistics operations leader in Springfield, Virginia, with 7+ years across US Foods, UPS, FedEx and Amazon, who is also studying data engineering. He builds and ships his own software: a live dock and yard management app, a gig-worker tracker, a Markdown editor for Mac and a two-machine local AI lab.

What roles is he looking for?

Warehouse and logistics operations supervisor roles (dispatch, hazmat) now, and junior data engineer, data analyst and BI developer roles as he completes his study plan. Springfield VA area — on-site, hybrid or remote. Reach him at thachle87@icloud.com or on LinkedIn.

What has he built?

Dockyard Management, a live dock and yard web app with an English and Spanish driver kiosk and photo OCR for manifests; Gig-Management, a demand and mileage tracker for gig drivers in testing; a Markdown editor for Mac with 118 automated tests; the hoanglebookstore.com store with Stripe checkout and an AI support desk; a bedtime-story video pipeline in Python; and a local AI lab on two of his own machines.

What is he studying?

Data engineering: SQL and Python now, then PostgreSQL, data modeling and dbt, Apache Airflow and AWS. He plans to take the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate exam in February 2027.

Why does logistics experience matter for a data role?

He has worked the jobs the data describes — driver, courier, dispatcher, trainer, supervisor — so he knows where operational data comes from, where it breaks, and which numbers the people on the floor actually use.

What businesses does he run?

Panda The App, the studio for his self-built apps, and Hoang Le Bookstore, his self-publishing bookstore, where his books are written, produced and sold under his own imprint.

Let's talk about your operations or data team.

thachle87@icloud.com

Open to warehouse and logistics operations supervisor roles, and to junior data engineer, data analyst and BI developer roles, around Springfield, Virginia, on-site, hybrid or remote. I answer fast.

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