Writing / Notes

Research & Writing

Thoughts, research, and lessons from finance, infrastructure, renewable energy, business, and lifelong learning.

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Published Research

A Professional Development Program (PDPV) for Teachers to Apply Inclusive Practices in Classrooms in Vietnam

Master of Education Applied Project, VIUSpace, 2024

While my career has primarily been rooted in finance and business, pursuing a Master of Education allowed me to explore another topic I care deeply about: opportunity. I believe financial literacy, access to capital, and informed decision-making can significantly improve long-term outcomes for individuals and communities.

What renewable energy projects taught me about investment discipline
Renewable Energy

What renewable energy projects taught me about investment discipline

Reflections on how governance, stakeholder coordination, and execution discipline shape infrastructure projects.

Blended Finance

Why blended finance matters for energy transition in developing markets

Notes on how public and private capital can work together to make renewable energy projects more bankable.

EV / Energy Transition

Comparing EV battery strategies: Chinese EV makers vs Tesla

A personal learning note on battery arrangement, cost structure, supply chain speed, and product strategy in the EV market.

Finance

From corporate underwriting to infrastructure investment

How credit risk, cash flow analysis, and due diligence can support stronger investment decisions.

Infrastructure

Building governance early in infrastructure projects

Notes from experience supporting governance, document control, and reporting processes in a newly formed project entity.