STEPHEN PHANCreative Developer VI

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Stephen Phan (Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh)

Stephen Phan, whose Vietnamese name is Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh, is a Creative Developer based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He designs and builds websites around each business’s goals and is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (Co-Founder & CTO) of STEDATA.

Full name
Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh
English name
Stephen Phan
Occupation
Creative Developer (web design & development)
Company
STEDATA - Co-Founder & CTO
Based in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Education
Software Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University (Ho Chi Minh City)
Award
First prize, Web Design Contest "Tạo CV" 2021 - 2022, IT Faculty, Ton Duc Thang University
Mentoring
Web internship group, MindX Professional Internship Programme, season 2 (2025)
Experience
5+ years building websites; web development trainer for businesses and individuals
Clients in
Vietnam, the United States, Europe
Website
phanngochoanganh.com
Stephen Phan (Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh)

01Work

A Creative Developer who designs and builds websites around each business’s goals: campaign landing pages, business websites, online stores and web apps. At STEDATA he leads technology, joining the interface and the systems behind it into finished products on WordPress and Next.js. He also trains businesses and individuals in web development.

He cares about both the visitor’s experience and how the client runs the site every day, from updating content to handling sign-ups and orders, needs he has met in projects across education, insurance, community, retail and services, for clients in Vietnam, the United States and Europe.

He studied Software Engineering at Ton Duc Thang University and won first prize, as a one-person team, in the 2021 - 2022 “Tạo CV” web design contest of its Faculty of Information Technology.

In 2025 he mentored the Web internship group in season 2 of the MindX Professional Internship Programme (MindX coding & AI school). The group’s product, 2AM, a social network with posts, user management, live interaction and content moderation, won the programme’s Can Trường award.

First prize, Web Design Contest "Tạo CV" 2021 - 2022, Faculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University: it.tdtu.edu.vn ↗
Mentor of the Web internship group, MindX Professional Internship Programme, season 2 (2025); the group’s product, the 2AM social network, won the Can Trường award: MindX ↗

02What he builds

  • Campaign & event landing pages: A page of its own for an event, campaign or launch that makes your offer clear and lets visitors register, book or request a quote with ease.
  • Business & brand websites: Introduce your business, products and services, and update the content, images and layout yourself after handover.
  • E-commerce websites: An online store with categories, filters, a cart and an order flow that matches the way you sell.
  • News & community websites: News sites with many sections, and sites for groups and organisations: articles, members, events and sign-ups.
  • Web apps & custom features: Internal tools, account pages, prize draws, data sync: built around how your team works, with less manual entry and tracking.
  • Online cards & personal websites: Wedding, graduation and birthday invitations, seasonal cards and personal portfolios, each made for one person.
  • Website upgrades & maintenance: Move an old website to a platform that is easier to manage, redesign it, speed it up and keep it cared for after handover.

03Platforms & tools

WordPress
Most business, news and store websites: publish and edit content yourself, with a wide choice of plugins.
Elementor
The drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress: change layouts and images without code.
WooCommerce
Selling on WordPress: products, cart, checkout, stock and orders.
Webflow
Brand websites with polished visuals and motion, content edited right on the page.
Framer
Image-led portfolios and landing pages, with a simple CMS to add projects and posts.
Custom code
When speed, motion or a feature goes beyond what a platform offers: internal tools, data sync, account pages.
Google Analytics 4
Measures visits, sign-ups and orders, so you know what the website brings in.

04Selected projects

  • XHome Vinh - Architecture & construction, WordPress. XHOME Vinh is a design-and-build contractor for villas and high-end townhouses in Nghệ An - Hà Tĩnh, with more than 300 completed projects.
  • Maison de Nguyen - Fragrance, WordPress. A fragrance brand rooted in Vietnam, from ingredients and packaging to inspiration, whose first collection draws on the Imperial City of Huế.
  • Yellowdig - Education technology, WordPress. Yellowdig is a platform for learning communities around courses, orientation programmes and clubs, helping institutions raise engagement and student retention; Yellowdig says it has worked with more than 130 institutions.
  • The Best Rate Insurance - Insurance, WordPress. An insurance agency in Houston with an agent network that regularly holds recognition, training and team events, such as Gala 2026 with more than 200 agents.
  • GoodLighting - Lighting equipment, WordPress. Goodlight supplies LED materials, LED drivers for signage and solar lights for sign making, light boxes and lighting projects, with more than 1,000 models.
  • PeopleCoral - HR & payroll software, Webflow. PeopleCoral is an HR, payroll and AI platform that runs single-tenant for each company, managing people across many countries in one system.
  • SaigonSmoke - Cigar retail, WordPress. SaigonSmoke is a catalogue of cigars, pipe tobacco and accessories, with a Ben’s Review section that helps buyers compare flavour, size and ratings.
  • VADO - Nonprofit & community, WordPress. VADO is a nonprofit that brings Vietnamese American families, young people and businesses together through cultural, educational and charity events; its Mid-Autumn Festival has welcomed more than 6,000 people.
  • LightLearning - English education, WordPress. Light Learning teaches English to school and university students and young people preparing for academic and working life.
  • Nguoi Viet Slovakia - Community media, WordPress. NGUOIVIET.SK is the official news site of the Vietnamese Association in Slovakia, serving the Vietnamese community living there.
  • Long's Hair Studio - Hair & beauty, WordPress. A hair salon in Katy, Texas offering balayage, perms, straightening and vivid colour, taking same-day and walk-in clients.
  • Spa Berry Beauty - Spa & skincare, Custom code. Spa Berry Beauty is an acne-care and skincare spa at 24 Hoa Huệ, Phú Nhuận, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Augustus Atelier - Streetwear fashion, WordPress. Augustus Atelier is a streetwear label making hoodies, zip jackets and tees in 480GSM French Terry and 260GSM heavyweight cotton.
  • Trần Huy Vũ - Data consulting & analytics, Custom code. Trần Huy Vũ is a data and systems consultant who builds dashboards, ETL pipelines and analytical models for companies, and teaches data analysis.
  • Chu Lai - Graphic design, Framer. Chu Lai is a graphic designer working on event key visuals and decoration, motion design, packaging, social media and branding for brands such as Grab, Masan, ShopeeFood and Vietnam Airlines.

05Frequently asked

Who is Stephen Phan?
Stephen Phan (Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh) is a Vietnamese Creative Developer in Ho Chi Minh City who designs and builds websites for businesses, and the co-founder and CTO of STEDATA.
Who is Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh?
Phan Ngọc Hoàng Anh is the Vietnamese name of Stephen Phan, a Creative Developer and the Co-Founder & CTO of STEDATA. Personal website: phanngochoanganh.com.
What does Stephen Phan build?
Campaign & event landing pages; Business & brand websites; E-commerce websites; News & community websites; Web apps & custom features; Online cards & personal websites; Website upgrades & maintenance.
Which projects has Stephen Phan worked on?
XHome Vinh, Maison de Nguyen, Yellowdig, The Best Rate Insurance, GoodLighting, PeopleCoral, SaigonSmoke, VADO, LightLearning, Nguoi Viet Slovakia, Long's Hair Studio, Spa Berry Beauty, Augustus Atelier, Trần Huy Vũ, Chu Lai.
Which platforms does Stephen Phan build on?
Whichever suits how the client will run the website after handover: WordPress (with Elementor and WooCommerce) for most business, news and store websites; Webflow and Framer for image-led brand websites and portfolios; custom code (React, Next.js) when speed or a particular feature calls for it; measurement with Google Analytics 4.
Where did Stephen Phan study?
He studied Software Engineering at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City and won first prize in its IT faculty’s 2021 - 2022 “Tạo CV” web design contest.
Where does Stephen Phan work?
He is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of STEDATA, a data systems and operations consultancy for SMEs, and takes on website projects under contract.
How to contact Stephen Phan?
Email teoanhss113@gmail.com or through phanngochoanganh.com.

06Elsewhere

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