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Computer Science • Web Development • AI • Business Strategy
Building digital experiences that connect technology, businesses, and people.
I believe great technology is not defined by how complex it is, but by the value it creates for people. My journey has taught me to adapt, keep learning, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Today, I combine computer science, web development, artificial intelligence, and business strategy to build practical digital solutions that improve user experiences, support business goals, and create lasting value.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSShopifyAI ToolsSQLDigital Marketing
Meet Stella
Sopanha Khim
Web Development • Digital Products • AI
Stella Dashboard
Digital Product Builder
Focused on building practical websites, AI-assisted workflows, and user-centered digital experiences that support real business needs.
Currently Building
● Centurion Intelligence Website
● Lucky Alanka E-commerce Brand
● Portfolio Version 3.0
● AI-assisted Web Experiences
// stella.ts
const stella = {
path: "Computer Science",
focus: ["Web", "AI", "Business"],
mindset: "Learn, adapt, create value",
location: "Chicago",
}
> npm run build
✓ Portfolio compiled
✓ Ready for opportunities
Open to Growth Opportunities
Seeking opportunities in web development, digital products, AI-assisted workflows, and technology roles where I can keep learning, contribute value, and support real business needs.
Featured Impact
Building with purpose, learning through real projects.
My work connects technical learning with practical execution, combining web development, AI tools, business strategy, and user-centered thinking.
06+
Projects Built
Real-world work across client websites, e-commerce, education, and personal branding.
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Google Certificates
Digital marketing and e-commerce training that supports my product-thinking approach.
4.0
GPA
Strong academic performance while building practical digital projects and technical skills.
Chicago
Based In
Preparing for OPT opportunities in software engineering, web development, and digital product roles.
About Me
Technology is the tool.People are the reason.
My background across education, business, digital marketing, and computer science helps me understand both how digital products are built and why they matter.
EducationBusinessDigital MarketingComputer Science
My Story
From Cambodia to Chicago, my journey has always been shaped by learning, adaptation, and meaningful work.
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Foundation
Teaching, business, customer service, and digital marketing
I began my professional journey through teaching, business, customer service, and digital marketing. Those experiences taught me how to communicate clearly, understand people, organize information, and approach challenges from different perspectives.
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Expansion
Computer science, web development, and artificial intelligence
After moving to the United States, I continued my education and expanded that foundation into computer science, web development, artificial intelligence, and digital product thinking.
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Today
Connecting technology with people and business goals
Today, I bring these areas together to create practical websites and digital experiences that support real users, communicate clearly, and contribute to business goals.
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My Philosophy
Great digital products begin with understanding people before writing code.
I believe technology should be purposeful, accessible, and useful. Strong products are not created with code alone. They require empathy, strategy, creativity, communication, and a clear understanding of the people and organizations they serve.
EmpathyStrategyCreativityCommunication
Core Principles
The values that guide how I learn, create, and contribute.
These principles shape the way I approach projects, collaborate with others, and continue developing as a digital professional.
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↗Think Clearly
I break complex ideas into practical, organized solutions that are easier to understand and use.
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↗Build With Purpose
I believe every digital product should solve a meaningful problem and support a clear goal.
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↗Design for People
Technology should feel intuitive, accessible, and useful to the people it is created to serve.
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↗Keep Growing
Every project is an opportunity to learn, adapt, strengthen my skills, and create better work.
How I Work
From strategy to execution, I build thoughtful digital solutions.
Every project begins with understanding the problem before writing a single line of code. My process combines technology, user experience, and business strategy to create practical solutions with clear purpose.
StrategyUser ExperienceDevelopmentIteration
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Step 02
Plan
I organize ideas, content, and requirements into a clear structure that supports both users and project goals.
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Step 03
Design
I create clean, responsive, and intuitive experiences with strong visual hierarchy and consistent branding.
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Step 04
Develop
I use modern web tools to turn the strategy and design into practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
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Step 05
Refine
I test the experience, review feedback, and continue improving until the final product feels useful and polished.
The Goal
Build something that is not only functional, but meaningful.
I aim to create work that is clear, useful, maintainable, and aligned with the people and organizations it is designed to support.
Featured Work
Building digital experiences with purpose, structure, and measurable value.
These projects show how I connect web development, design thinking, content strategy, business goals, and user needs to create practical digital solutions.
01Client Website
Featured Case Study
Centurion Intelligence
Web Developer • UX Planning • Content Strategy
Project Overview
Centurion Intelligence
Web Developer • UX Planning • Content Strategy
A professional website recreation project focused on improving structure, credibility, content flow, and digital presence.
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The Challenge
The company needed a clearer website experience that communicated its services, partnerships, and brand credibility more effectively.
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My Contribution
I rebuilt the company's website in Webflow, reorganized the content architecture, refined the user experience, established the visual direction, and collaborated closely with the client throughout the planning and development process.
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The Outcome
Created a stronger digital foundation while gaining practical experience working with real business requirements, feedback, and project priorities.
Tools & Capabilities
WebflowUX PlanningContent StrategyClient Work
02Education Website
Featured Case Study
Truman Middle College
Website Designer • Front-End Developer
Project Overview
Truman Middle College
Website Designer • Front-End Developer
A complete school website recreation focused on modern design, better navigation, responsive layout, and accessible information.
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The Challenge
The original website needed a clearer structure, a more modern presentation, and a better experience for students, families, and visitors.
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My Contribution
I redesigned the layout, reorganized important information, improved navigation, and created a responsive interface for different screen sizes.
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The Outcome
Made school information easier to find and created a more welcoming, organized, and usable digital experience.
Tools & Capabilities
Web DesignResponsive DesignUI/UXContent Organization
Additional Work
Projects across e-commerce, business websites, content, and personal development.
Each project has strengthened a different part of my technical, creative, strategic, and problem-solving experience.
03Founder Project
Lucky Alanka
A jewelry e-commerce brand I am building from the ground up, including Shopify setup, product organization, storytelling, SEO, and customer experience.
ShopifyBrandingSEOE-Commerce
04Website Maintenance
Bergonzi Violins
Supporting an established violin business through WordPress, Bluehost staging, content updates, product presentation, and ongoing website improvements.
WordPressBluehostContent Updates
05Luxury Product Content
The Classic Gem
Creating refined product presentation and digital content focused on trust, clarity, storytelling, and the customer experience.
Product ContentLuxury BrandingCustomer Trust
06Developer Portfolio
Project STELLA
My personal portfolio system showcasing web development, software engineering, AI, digital strategy, and continuous professional growth.
Next.jsReactTypeScript
Work With Me
I bring technical thinking, business awareness, and care for the user experience into every project.
I enjoy contributing to websites and digital products that need thoughtful structure, clear communication, and practical execution.
My Education Journey
From Cambodia to the United States.
My academic journey has taken me across countries and disciplines — from science and language studies in Cambodia to business, communication, and Computer Science in the United States. Each stage has shaped the way I think, adapt, communicate, and build today.
Cambodia
United States
2018 · CambodiaScience
Prek Eng High School
Completed my secondary education with a science-focused foundation that strengthened my analytical thinking, curiosity, and approach to problem-solving.
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2019 — 2020 · CambodiaChemistry
Royal University of Phnom Penh
Began my university studies in Chemistry, developing a stronger foundation in scientific reasoning, observation, attention to detail, and structured analysis.
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2020 — 2023 · CambodiaTESOL
Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
Studied Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, strengthening my communication, presentation, collaboration, and teaching skills while also gaining early professional experience in education, sales, and digital marketing.
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2023 — 2024 · Los AngelesBusiness & Marketing
UCLA Extension
Expanded my business and digital foundation through coursework in Fundamentals of Business, Digital Marketing, and Writing for Public Relations, helping me better understand customers, communication, branding, and digital strategy.
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2024 — 2025 · ChicagoCommunication
University of Illinois Chicago
Continued developing academic English and professional communication through the Tutorium in Intensive English while adapting to a new academic environment and building confidence in a professional setting.
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2025 — Present · ChicagoComputer Science
Harry S. Truman College
Currently pursuing an Associate in Science in Computer Science while building practical experience through web development, client projects, digital products, and independent technical learning.
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Where It Led Me
Science taught me to analyze. Teaching taught me to communicate. Business taught me to understand value. Computer Science brought those experiences together through technology.
Today, I use that multidisciplinary perspective to build digital experiences that consider technology, people, and business together.
Current Focus · Computer Science · Chicago
Experience
Work shaped by responsibility, collaboration, and continuous growth.
A chronological view of my work across web development, e-commerce, digital marketing, education, and independent projects.
2026
Client Website
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Centurion Intelligence
Web Developer • Project Coordinator
Redesigned and rebuilt the company website in Webflow, improving its information architecture, navigation, content organization, visual presentation, and overall user experience while collaborating directly with the client.
WebflowWebsite RedesignUX PlanningClient Collaboration
2026
Education Website
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Truman Middle College
Website Designer • Front-End Developer
Recreated the school website with a modern design, responsive layout, clearer navigation, improved content organization, and a more accessible experience for students and families.
Front-End DevelopmentResponsive DesignInformation ArchitectureUI/UX
2025 — Present
E-Commerce Brand
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Lucky Alanka
Founder • Shopify Developer
Building and managing a jewelry e-commerce brand through Shopify development, product organization, SEO, storytelling, customer experience, and digital marketing.
ShopifyE-CommerceSEOBrand Strategy
2025 — Present
Personal Portfolio
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Project STELLA
Designer • Front-End Developer
Designing and developing a professional portfolio using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to present my projects, technical abilities, and product thinking.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptProduct Design
2022 — 2023
Marketing Experience
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CNEHUB
Digital Marketer
Planned digital content, supported marketing campaigns, coordinated with designers, contributed to video production, and strengthened customer engagement.
Content StrategyCampaign SupportCreative CoordinationCustomer Engagement
2019 — 2021
Education Experience
06
Handprint School
Teacher
Taught primary students, prepared learning activities, communicated with parents, and developed strong leadership, organization, patience, and communication skills.
TeachingLeadershipCommunicationOrganization
Skills & Capabilities
A multidisciplinary skill set built around technology, business, and people.
I combine front-end development, digital platforms, marketing, artificial intelligence, and customer-focused thinking to create practical digital experiences.
My strongest value comes from understanding both how digital products are built and how they support real business and user needs.
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Software Engineering
Building responsive, maintainable, and user-focused web interfaces with modern front-end technologies.
HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsTailwind CSS
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CMS & E-Commerce
Creating and managing digital experiences that connect products, content, and customer needs.
ShopifyWordPressWebflowProduct ListingsE-CommerceCustomer Experience
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Digital Strategy
Supporting business growth through content, search visibility, brand communication, and campaign planning.
SEODigital MarketingEmail MarketingContent StrategyCampaign PlanningBrand Strategy
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AI-Assisted Workflows
Using AI thoughtfully to improve research, planning, content creation, design exploration, and development workflows.
ChatGPTClaudePrompt DesignAI ResearchAI-Assisted DevelopmentWorkflow Optimization
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Development Tools
Using modern tools to organize projects, manage code, collaborate, test ideas, and deploy digital products.
GitGitHubVS CodeVercelResponsive TestingVersion Control
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Currently Developing
In ProgressStrengthening my technical and analytical foundation through continued study and hands-on practice.
SQLPythonGoogle AnalyticsExcelPower BIData Analysis
Certifications
Learning applied to real digital work.
I completed seven Google and Coursera certificates focused on digital marketing, e-commerce, customer engagement, analytics, and online business strategy.
These programs support the work I now apply across Shopify, content strategy, SEO, customer experience, and digital projects.
I am also expanding my technical foundation through ongoing study in information security and cybersecurity.
Google / Coursera
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
7
Certificates Completed
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Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
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Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
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From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online
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Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing
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Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement
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Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores
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Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online
Currently Learning
Information Security Analyst Professional Certificate
Coursera
Building a stronger foundation in information security through coursework covering cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, security assessment, and defensive practices.
Current Progress
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First course completed
Earned the first course certificate and continuing through the remaining courses in the professional certificate pathway.
Areas I'm Developing
Information SecurityCybersecurityThreat AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Fundamentals
Let's Connect
Let's build technology that makes an impact.
I'm passionate about building websites and digital products that combine clean design, modern technology, business awareness, and thoughtful problem-solving. Whether you're looking for a developer, collaborator, or someone eager to learn and contribute, I'd love to connect.
Available for internships, entry-level positions, freelance projects, and collaborative opportunities.
Chicago, Illinois
Open to Software Engineering, Front-End Development, Web Development, Website Coordination, Digital Product, and Marketing Technology roles.