Vietnam-ISAC
Van Nguyen
Founder & Director
Van Nguyen was born and raised in Saigon into a family deeply connected to the local community. With both sides of her family having served in the military during the resistance war and having been members in local government, Van has dedicated her life to serving Vietnam's development.
An active member of both the Women's Union and Youth Union, Van participates in community development initiatives, educational outreach programs, and digital literacy campaigns throughout Ho Chi Minh City. Her grassroots engagement reflects her belief that national transformation begins at the community level.
As an established researcher, Van has contributed to multiple publications on digital infrastructure development and Vietnam's technological advancement. Her academic work examines the intersection of digital technology, education, and national development—focusing on how accessible knowledge can accelerate Vietnam's digital transformation goals.
Duy Nguyen
EVP of International Realtions
Duy Nguyen was born and raised in Saigon into a family with strong ties to Vietnam's educational and public service sectors. Growing up in a household that valued both national pride and global engagement, Duy developed an early appreciation for how international collaboration can support Vietnam's development objectives.
After completing his secondary education in Ho Chi Minh City, Duy pursued higher education abroad, earning his Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from the National University of Singapore and later completing his Master's in International Relations and Digital Policy at the University of Melbourne.
His academic focus centered on technology transfer, digital economy development, and public-private partnerships in emerging markets. During his time abroad, Duy worked with several regional technology initiatives and observed firsthand how countries like Singapore and Australia built their digital economies through strategic international partnerships, knowledge sharing, and skills development programs.
These experiences shaped his understanding of how Vietnam could leverage global best practices while maintaining its unique development path. Returning to Vietnam with over a decade of international experience, Duy recognized the critical need for bridges between Vietnam's ambitious digital transformation goals and the global technology community.
He has since dedicated his career to facilitating knowledge exchange, connecting Vietnamese institutions with international expertise, and helping foreign partners understand how they can meaningfully contribute to Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Program.
Christopher Braccia
Volunteer Advisor
Christopher Braccia is an International Critical Infrastructure Consultant and Researcher specializing in digital infrastructure protection and emerging technology risk assessment. Having lived between Saigon and New York for over a decade, he brings extensive experience in infrastructure resilience, technology sector development, and digital policy frameworks across the Indo-Pacific region. Through his long tenure in Saigon, Christopher has become a proud Saigonese, serving the city with passion and dedication for over twelve years.
Christopher's commitment to Vietnam began in 2014 when he started volunteer teaching work in the country, conducting educational workshops and lectures on technology, language, cultural exchange, history and infrastructure topics. This early engagement grew into a deep, long-term dedication to supporting Vietnam's educational development and digital advancement. He has also served as a lecturer at University of Finance and Marketing (UFM), where he taught courses on technology policy, critical infrastructure, and international studies.
Throughout his professional career, Christopher has worked with major institutions including the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), contributing to national-level technology security assessments and policy frameworks.
His background includes authoring critical infrastructure risk assessments and developing technology governance strategies for communications and digital sectors. As a Senior Adviser to Vietnam-ISAC, Christopher provides educational workshops and lectures on international best practices in critical infrastructure protection, digital resilience, and emerging technology governance. His expertise helps Vietnamese government officials, students, and private sector professionals understand global trends in infrastructure security, digital risk management, and technology policy, knowledge essential to achieving Vietnam's National Digital Transformation goals.
Christopher's work with Vietnam-ISAC centers on knowledge sharing and capacity building, helping Vietnam develop the technical expertise and security frameworks necessary to protect its growing digital economy and critical infrastructure. Through accessible lectures and publications, he translates complex international concepts into practical guidance for Vietnamese audiences across educational institutions, government agencies, and industry organizations.
His over 12 years of presence in Saigon reflects a genuine commitment to Vietnam's development, and he remains dedicated to supporting the country's vision of becoming a secure, stable, and prosperous digital nation by 2030, contributing his international experience to strengthen Vietnam's infrastructure protection capabilities and digital advancement.