Thomas (Tho) Vu

Thomas (Tho) Vu

Thomas (Tho) Vu is the President and Chief Engineer at Top-Vu Technology, Inc. He has over 40 years of experience in integrated circuits, electronics, startups, and management.123

Background and Education

• Worked at Goodrich, Honeywell, Sperry Univac, and the University of Minnesota13
• Adjunct faculty in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas1
• U.S. citizen who speaks English, Vietnamese, and French1
• Traveled internationally about once a year over the past 30 years1
• Served as President of the Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Minnesota in 1978-791

Professional Experience

• Authored 70 papers, 11 patents, and 2 books1
• Received 2 national awards (IR-100 and Best Paper)1
• Available as a consultant, interim executive, or board member
• Voting member of Anoka Investors, LLC (an angel funding source for startups) since 20041
• Presented at various conferences and forums, including:
  • "Innovations in Teaching a Control Systems and Automation Laboratory" at VTIC'071
  • "The Green Tiger Initiative: A Global Collaboration" at the World Vietnamese Business Forum in Paris, France in 20081
  • "Top-Vu Technology and investment in high-tech stocks" at the Investment Forum Group in Roseville, MN in 20111

Personal Interests

• Teacher of Buddha Dharma or Buddhism at Phật Ân temple in Roseville, MN from 2004-081
• Published a teaching manual and a dozen articles on Buddhism1