A decade of tackling diverse user problems and complex business needs.
✦ I led the design strategy at Varis, a $100M e-procurement platform that helped customers including Lowe’s, Dominos, and Advance Auto Parts run their businesses. Before that, I designed enterprise security software and grew a design system team at Honeywell.
As a team leader, active collaborator, and focused end-to-end designer, I have created a range of digital experiences and have run the spectrum from working as a team of one to building and leading a design team from the ground up.
✦ In my off-hours, I'm the co-organizer of Ladies that UX Atlanta, and also a global design mentor at Amazing Design People List, General Assembly, and Design Buddies
As an authentic speaker, I have given talks on my UX journey as well as my strong advocacy for inclusive design and diversity at conferences and communities including BuzzFeed, Students of UXD, and IXDA where I spoke to over 6,000 global attendees.
My Asian-American roots have had a big influence on my career. I’ve shared my personal journey on how being an immigrant kid has taught me valuable skills that make me an effective design professional today.
Resume
Varis / Lead UX Designer
May 2022 - September 2024
Directed the strategic design approach of a $12M digital commerce and procurement SaaS platform for more than 20 diverse customers across industries including education, government, and manufacturing
Drove efforts on at least 10 simultaneous workstreams focused on core functionalities, including product discovery, navigation, notifications, checkout processes, and order management, while identifying and implementing 70+ opportunities for efficiency improvements and enhancing UX across each area.
Established standardized research frameworks that streamlined synthesis processes, increasing the turnaround time for feature enhancements by 30% while maintaining high-quality customer insights throughout the development phases.
Honeywell / Lead UX Designer, Senior UX Designer
February 2019 - May 2022
Championed UX improvements throughout the 12-month launch of a $22M enterprise security solution, using direct feedback to resolve critical usability issues identified in testing by end-users during testing sessions.
Spearheaded the expansion of an enterprise design system team from 2 to 15 members, establishing guidelines for governance and accessibility while mentoring junior designers; adoption realized across 7+ product teams.
Led 15+ workshops with C-suite and cross-functional teams, improving communication on product initiatives, aligning business objectives, and elevating UX visibility across the organization.
YAH Agency / Senior UX Designer
April 2018 - February 2018
Headed the UX integration strategy for Coca-Cola's Freestyle mobile app, serving as the sole UX designer in a small digital consultancy; crafted features that engaged over 500k fans by delivering personalized experiences within a six-month project duration.
Publicis Sapient / Senior UX Designer, UX Designer
April 2015 - April 2018
Designed and delivered 7+ responsive web and mobile app projects for notable Fortune 500 clients, including Citi, Michelin, IHG, and Universal Studios; enhanced user engagement by streamlining navigation across platforms.
Steered the design of a personalized virtual concierge platform for a global hospitality client, integrating third-party data to resolve 15+ common guest issues and streamline user interactions with chatbot functionalities.
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