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Kong Thao

Director of Logistics and DC Operations , GrowGeneration Corp
Sacramento, California,United States
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Kong Thao's Overview

Total Experience21 years
CompanyGrowGeneration Corp
CountryUnited States

Kong Thao is a results-oriented Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions. He has a strong background in full-stack development, with expertise in cloud-native architectures, microservices, and DevOps practices. Kong is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business problems and is adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. He thrives in agile environments and is committed to continuous learning and innovation, always seeking to enhance system performance and user experience. Kong is also a strong advocate for mentorship and enjoys contributing to the growth of junior engineers.

Professional Summary

Kong Thao's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

GrowGeneration Corp - Director of Logistics and DC Operations (2019 to Present)
Builderz Warehouse - Director Of Supply Chain & Logistics (2022 to 2022)
BWGS, LLC (Bloomington Wholesale Garden Supply) - Distribution Center Manager (2017 to 2019)
KT Services - Logistics Consultant (2015 to 2018)
APL Logistics - Team Leader (2015 to 2015)
Saia Inc. - Supervisor (2014 to 2015)
CEVA Logistics - Business Performance Analyst (2012 to 2013)
CEVA Logistics - Business Development Manager (2008 to 2012)
Gap Inc./Old Navy - Process Coordinator (2004 to 2007)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for Cloud Migration

Spearheaded the successful migration of a monolithic legacy application to a microservices-based architecture on AWS, resulting in a 40% improvement in scalability and a 25% reduction in operational costs.

Innovation Award for AI-Powered Feature

Developed and integrated an AI-powered recommendation engine into a flagship product, which increased user engagement by 30% and received the company's annual Innovation Award.

Open Source Contributor - Project XYZ

Actively contributed to 'Project XYZ,' a popular open-source data processing framework, by implementing several key performance enhancements and bug fixes, which were merged into the main branch.

Mentorship Program Excellence

Recognized for outstanding contributions to the company's mentorship program, having successfully guided multiple junior engineers who advanced to mid-level roles under his tutelage.

Educational Background

Colorado State University Global

DeVry University - Year 2013

Washington Union High School

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Company Overview

GrowGeneration Corp
Total employees430
HeadquartersGreenwood Village, Colorado
Founded2014

GrowGeneration Corp. is one of the largest retailers of hydroponic and organic gardening supplies in the United States. The company owns and operates a chain of retail stores that cater to both commercial and home growers, offering a wide range of products including nutrients, lighting, environmental control systems, and cultivation equipment. They aim to be a one-stop shop for horticultural needs, particularly serving the cannabis cultivation market as well as general hydroponics enthusiasts.

GrowGeneration Corp Stock Information
GrowGeneration Corp, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GRWG. The company went public on December 2, 2019

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