Rom Thokna

Full-Stack Software Engineer

3+Years exp.
20+Projects
10+Technologies

Profile

I am Rom Thokna, a fourth-year Computer Science student at Norton University and the Web Frontend Coordinator at KiloIT. I specialize in building scalable web applications and managing the resilient cloud infrastructure that powers them. By bridging high-performance development with automated operations, I focus on delivering seamless user experiences through robust code, efficient CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native solutions designed for reliability and speed at scale.

Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer & DevOps2026 — Present
Freelance / KiloIT Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Architecting scalable end-to-end web solutions for e-commerce and logistics, focusing on high-performance SSR and SEO optimization using Next.js.
  • Engineering robust RESTful microservices and database schemas with Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
  • Streamlining deployment pipelines using Docker and CI/CD practices to maintain 99.9% uptime for production environments.
Web Frontend Coordinator2025 — 2026
KiloIT Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Led the frontend strategy by developing a standardized React component library, accelerating team delivery speed by 40%.
  • Bridged the gap between design and engineering by translating complex Figma prototypes into high-fidelity, accessible, and performant user interfaces.
  • Managed the integration of complex third-party ecosystems, including secure payment gateways and real-time mapping services.
Junior Frontend Developer2024 — 2025
KiloIT Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Optimized web performance and Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) by implementing modern image formats (WebP) and efficient code-splitting techniques.
  • Contributed to the core codebase of internal projects, ensuring clean, maintainable logic and comprehensive unit testing.
  • Facilitated data-driven features by integrating backend APIs and implementing dynamic CRUD operations with seamless state management.

Tech Stack

Frontend
ReactNext.jsVueTypeScriptTailwind CSS
Backend
Node.jsExpressNest.jsDjangoFlaskMongoDB
DevOps
DockerGitDigitalOceanCI/CDLinux
Design
FigmaResponsive UICSS Animation

Education

University2022 - 2026

Norton University

Studied Computer Science with focus on software development and AI.

High School2019 - 2022

Rongkor High School

Studied advanced subjects and prepared for university entrance exams.

Secondary School2016 - 2019

Soe Secondary School

Focused on foundational subjects and developed an interest in science and technology.

Primary School2010 - 2016

Soe Primary School

Learned basic reading, writing, and arithmetic. Participated in school events and extracurricular activities.

Key Projects

KiloX WebsiteCompleted

Stack: Nextjs, SCSS, TS, Bootstrap, Next, TypeScript, Redux

Portfolio DashboardCompleted

Stack: Nextjs, Express, TS, Mongo, Bootstrap, SCSS, MongoDB, Next, TypeScript

Cater SewCompleted

Stack: HTML, CSS, JS, JavaScript

Students ManagementCompleted

Stack: PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, JS, JavaScript

Coza StoreCompleted

Stack: Reactjs, Bootstrap, JS, CSS, HTML

Leng Kheang E-CommerceCompleted

Stack: Vue, Laravel, MySQL, Tailwind, JS, JavaScript, Docker

Green Digital TalentCompleted

Stack: Next.js, Next, TypeScript, Django, MySQL, Webpack, Firebase, Redux, SCSS, Bootstrap, Jest

Staff Management SystemCompleted

Stack: MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Flask

Quick Shop E-CommerceCompleted

Stack: Next, Redux, MongoDB, TypeScript, Jest, Webpack, NestJs, Tailwind, Docker

Cambodia Association in Japan (CAJ)Completed

Stack: DigitalOcean, Nginx, Docker, Next.js, Bootstrap, TypeScript

Cambodia Association in Japan (Admin Panel)Completed

Stack: Laravel, MySQL, Nginx, DigitalOcean, React, Bootstrap, Docker

Kilo Products Eco...V2In Progress

Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, Spring Boot, Nginx, Tailwind

Core Stack Solutions WebsiteCompleted

Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, MongoDB, Jest, Nest.js

Dev Studio WebsiteIn Progress

Stack: Next.js, Tailwind, TypeScript, Django, MongoDB

Realtime Chat Application V1Completed

Stack: Node.js, MongoDB, SCSS, Next.js, Redux, Bootstrap, TypeScript

Stock & Inventory Managements SystemsCompleted

Stack: Django, Next.js, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, Docker, Nginx, AWS

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Address

Cambodia

Phone

+855 15527343