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

localhost:3000/stock-&-inventory-managements-systems
Stock & Inventory Managements Systems
Complete

Stock & Inventory Managements Systems

Django
Next.js
Tailwind
PostgreSQL
Docker
Nginx
AWS
localhost:3000/realtime-chat-application-v1
Realtime Chat Application V1
Complete

Realtime Chat Application V1

Node.js
MongoDB
SCSS
Next.js
Redux
Bootstrap
TypeScript
localhost:3000/dev-studio-website
Dev Studio Website
In Progress

Dev Studio Website

Next.js
Tailwind
TypeScript
Django
MongoDB
www.corestacksolutions.biz
Core Stack Solutions Website
Complete

Core Stack Solutions Website

Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
MongoDB
Jest
Nest.js
localhost:3000/kilo-products-eco...v2
Kilo Products Eco...V2
In Progress

Kilo Products Eco...V2

Next.js
TypeScript
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Docker
AWS
Spring Boot
Nginx
+1
Tailwind
localhost:3000/cambodia-association-in-japan-(admin-panel)
Cambodia Association in Japan (Admin Panel)
Complete

Cambodia Association in Japan (Admin Panel)

Laravel
MySQL
Nginx
DigitalOcean
React
Bootstrap
Docker
caj-kh.org
Cambodia Association in Japan (CAJ)
Complete

Cambodia Association in Japan (CAJ)

DigitalOcean
Nginx
Docker
Next.js
Bootstrap
TypeScript
www.quick-shop.it.com
Quick Shop E-Commerce
Complete

Quick Shop E-Commerce

Next.js
Redux
MongoDB
TypeScript
Jest
Webpack
Nest.js
Tailwind
+1
Docker