Hi, I’m Neb Dara, a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building mobile and web apps using React Native, React.js, and modern stacks. I love shipping features that matter, optimizing performance, and collaborating across product and design teams to deliver delightful user experiences. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the American University of Phnom Penh, aiming to blend development expertise with AI to solve real-world problems. I’m passionate about responsible AI, continuous learning, and building scalable, accessible software.

Neb Dara

Hi, I’m Neb Dara, a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building mobile and web apps using React Native, React.js, and modern stacks. I love shipping features that matter, optimizing performance, and collaborating across product and design teams to deliver delightful user experiences. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the American University of Phnom Penh, aiming to blend development expertise with AI to solve real-world problems. I’m passionate about responsible AI, continuous learning, and building scalable, accessible software.

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Hi, I’m Neb Dara, a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building mobile and web apps using React Native, React.js, and modern stacks. I love shipping features that matter, optimizing performance, and collaborating across product and design teams to deliver delightful user experiences.

I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the American University of Phnom Penh, aiming to blend development expertise with AI to solve real-world problems. I’m passionate about responsible AI, continuous learning, and building scalable, accessible software.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Khmer
Fluent
English
Fluent
Thai
Advanced

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Ling App
March 1, 2021 - Present
Migrated legacy Firebase Functions backend from Node.js v10/v16 to v18 with zero downtime. Integrated Azure AI Speech into a speaking game, raising app store rating from 4.1 to 4.6 stars. Refactored Slack ChatOps to cut pipeline processing time from 19 minutes to 30 seconds. Led QA automation using Jest and Maestro, reducing crash rate from 3.29% to 0.4%. Delivered over 90% of biweekly sprint tickets, supporting cross-functional teams. Rebuilt scalable Marketing CRM system with Appsflyer and OneSignal enabling targeted campaigns and user tracking.
Mobile & Frontend Lead (Freelance) at Bikay
May 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Mentored 5 developers, resolved blockers to meet project deadlines. Conducted code reviews reducing post-release bugs by 30%. Bridged technical and non-technical communication for project alignment.
Web and Mobile Developer Intern at Simya Solutions Ltd
March 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Launched MVP for an online learning platform, earning 3rd place at Global Startup Hub Thailand 2021. Built a React Native app with Firebase for real-time data synchronization.
Junior Web & Mobile Developer (Freelance) at Simya Solutions
August 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Developed a React Native "Truth-or-Dare" app with Firebase integration. Built a web-based admin panel to streamline content moderation.
Software Engineer at Ling App (Remote)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Migrated legacy Firebase Functions backend from Node.js v10/v16 to v18 with zero downtime; refactored Slack ChatOps to reduce pipeline processing time from 19 minutes to 30 seconds; delivered 90%+ of biweekly sprint tickets and helped scale marketing CRM integrations using AppsFlyer and OneSignal; integrated Azure AI Speech into a speaking game feature to enhance user satisfaction.
Software Engineer at BiKay
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Led a team of developers as technical lead, designing requirements, architecture and specifications; developed and maintained web and mobile apps; performed code reviews and DevOps tasks; mentored juniors and improved post-release quality by reducing bugs by 30%.
Software Engineer at Ling App (Remote)
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Developed and maintained mobile apps for Android and iOS using React Native/Redux on Google Cloud Platform; developed web/backend apps for admins and content management; collaborated in agile teams to design and ship features; performed unit testing, bug fixing, and hotfix management; led weekly releases and mentored new hires.
Web & Mobile Developer at Simya Solutions Ltd
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Launched MVP for an online learning platform; built a React Native app with Firebase for tutoring booking; developed a web admin panel and backend with Node.js + Firebase; performed project scoping and estimation with PM/PO.
Web & Mobile Developer (Freelance) at Simya Solutions
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Developed a React Native 'Truth-or-Dare' app with Firebase integration; built a web admin panel for content moderation; fixed bugs to maintain stability.

Education

B.S. Software Engineering (International) at Chiang Mai University, Thailand
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (International) at Chiang Mai University, Thailand
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
M.S. Artificial Intelligence Specialization at American University of Phnom Penh
August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
AUPP Digital Skill Development Program Scholarship
August 1, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment