Mai Nguyen

Mai Nguyen is a creative entrepreneur and innovator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She currently serves as the Director of Purpose and Creativity at Fablab Saigon, a position she has held since May 2019.1

Professional Experience

Mai's career is characterized by her passion for design, engineering, and sustainable technology:

1. Director of Purpose and Creativity at Fablab Saigon

   • Designs and implements digital fabrication curriculum
   • Supports hardware innovators and entrepreneurs
   • Builds partnerships with equipment sponsors and international networks1

2. Entrepreneur at Meye Creative

   • Provides design-based services and consultancy
   • Focuses on human-centered and circular design
   • Creates products to promote Vietnam's arts and cultural heritage1

3. FabMaster (Maker in Residence) at Fablab Saigon

   • Organized training programs and hackathons
   • Built partnerships with international makerspace networks1

Education and Skills

Mai has a strong educational background, having studied at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).1 She is multilingual, with proficiency in:

• Vietnamese (native)
• English (full professional proficiency)
• French and Chinese (elementary proficiency)1

Certifications

Mai has pursued various certifications to enhance her skills:

• Verified Certificate for UT.6.02X "Embedded Systems - Shape the World" from edX
• Design Kit: Prototyping by IDEO.org and Acumen
• Rapid Prototyping for Product Design from lynda.com
• Leading like a Futurist from LinkedIn1

Throughout her career, Mai has demonstrated a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement in the fields of technology and design.