SOEUNG Phearaeron
Career Objective
A dual degree in Information and Communication Technology and International Relations. Seeking an opportunity to blend analytical, research, and technical programming skills to contribute to Cambodia's progress toward digitalization.
Professional Experience
American University of Phnom Penh
Aug 2024 - May 2025
Tutor (part-time)
- Delivered one-on-one tutoring in History and Political Science, adapting lesson plans to individual learning needs and boosting student performance
- Designed and facilitated freshman orientation workshops on effective study strategies, improving first-year engagement
Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), IISPP
Feb 2024 - Oct 2024
Young Research Fellow (project-based)
- Completed an intensive mentorship in advanced research methodologies
- Co-authored a policy chapter advocating legalization and regulation of surrogacy in Cambodia
- Authored a policy chapter analyzing Singapore's 2024 prime-ministerial transition and its regional implications
Digital Government Transformation Dept., Digital Government Committee
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
Software Developer (intern)
- Engineered a Scrapy pipeline to extract, parse and clean Khmer-language web pages for an AI-driven Khmer NLP dataset
- Enhanced the Cambodia Government Design System (CGDS) by developing reusable Jekyll/Sass/Bootstrap UI components and authoring comprehensive, WCAG-compliant documentation in both English and Khmer
- Developed a provincial government WordPress theme by creating React-based Gutenberg blocks styled with Bootstrap, setting up automated CI/CD deployments
- Served as Liaison Officer to the Minister of Technology and Communications, Laos at the 2024 Digital Government Forum, coordinating cross-border policy discussions and workshops
AIESEC Organization
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
Team Leader (volunteer)
- Forged partnerships with multiple overseas AIESEC chapters to align program goals and share best practices
- Conducted interviews and managed the selection of international teachers, matching candidates with local schools and coordinating logistics
- Led and mentored a 10-member volunteer team—setting objectives, delegating tasks, and tracking progress to ensure high-impact program delivery
Education
American University of Phnom Penh
2022 - JULY 2025
B.Sc. Information & Communication Technology (Software Development)
- Rewarded full scholarship with monthly stipend
Institute for International Studies and Public Policy (IISPP)
2022 - JULY 2025
B.A. International Studies (International Relations)
- Dual degree program focusing on digital governance and policy research
Paragon International School
Class of 2021
Senior High School Diploma (Bilingual Program)
- Rewarded full boarding scholarship; achieved Grade A on the national examination
Skills & Certifications
Web & Frameworks: React, Next.js, Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, Express, Jekyll, WordPress Development
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Vercel, Heroku, PythonAnywhere
Data & Practices: NLP, Data Analytics & Visualization, Python data analysis, Agile/Scrum, Technical documentation, Postman API testing
Policy & Research: Qualitative research, Research Design, Policy brief drafting, Stakeholder mapping, Data collection & Analysis
Governance & Diplomacy: ASEAN processes, Event coordination, Cross-border policy discussions, Diplomatic liaison work
Languages: Khmer (Native), English (Full Professional Proficiency)
Certifications & Online Courses: AWS Cloud Data Pipeline Builder, AWS Cloud Architecting, AWS Cloud Developing, Cisco Networking Essentials, IBM Data Analysis with Python