DANH TRINH CONG

Engineer

I was born and raised in Vinh Long City, Vietnam. I earned my bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE). I am currently working in the maintenance department of a manufacturing plant, where I am responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure reliable and efficient production operations.

I have a strong passion for sports and enjoy staying active through various physical activities.

Industrial Machinery Operation Engineering

My journey with TED began when I was looking for a better way to improve my English listening skills and expand my knowledge beyond the classroom. At first, I thought TED was simply a website with inspiring speeches. However, as I explored more talks, I realized that it was much more than that. TED is a global platform where experts, innovators, and storytellers share ideas that can inspire people and create positive change. As I spent more time on the TED website, I became interested in how the platform works. I discovered that every talk is carefully organized by topic, language, and accessibility. I was especially impressed by the TED Translators program, where volunteers from around the world work together to translate subtitles into different languages. This made me realize how important translation is in making knowledge accessible to people from different cultures and language backgrounds.