My strengths lie in Systems Thinking, User Research, and Strong Visual Skills.


Education

Aug . 2019 - May . 2022
Harvard University, MA

Master of Design Engineering

Dec . 2015
Stony Brook University, NY

B.A. Studio Art, Minor in Digital Art


Work Experience

Mar . 2023 - PRESENT
McKinsey & Company | Senior Product Designer

  • Led a design team to deliver a cohesive and unified experience during the merger of two cloud platforms. Managed team workload, facilitated daily check-ins, and drove collaborative problem-solving sessions to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

  • Enhanced the firm's first AI tool by mapping accurate use cases for data ingestion and improving the source UI, benefiting 45,000 users.

Oct . 2022 - Jan . 2023
Google X | Senior Product Designer (Contract)

  • Led UX design and developed a multi-modal MVP, from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups, enabling users to supervise multiple robots and ensure pedestrian safety.

  • Facilitated design discussions and PS sessions to align stakeholders and the team for design decisions.

Sep . 2020 - Dec . 2022
Livefully | Strategic UX Designer

  • Took charge of UX and UI design, taking an empathetic approach and accessible to our target user group, aligning with the company’s mission.

Jul . 2020 - Oct . 2022
Harvard Medical School | Researcher (Part-time)

  • Conducted ethnography research in Shanghai, China, through observation, user and stakeholder interviews, and site visits.

  • Identified and presented intervention points focusing on reducing the burdens of caretakers and improving the quality of care for the elderly often neglected.

Jan . 2016 - Dec . 2021
Samsung Electronics | Industrial Designer

  • Developed a series of Galaxy Watches from concept to manufacturing, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative user research, alongside intensive exploration and iteration of forms.

  • For a new wearable design project, collaborated with a fashion company or multi-national designers to expand product lines.

  • Designed DexPad with enhanced usability, reducing manufacturing costs by 30%. Holds design patents for overall shape and hardware structure.


Leadership

  • HBS Tech Club Director of Communication

  • Students vs. Pandemics Graphic Designer

  • 2019 Young Samsung Member (special task force)

  • 2018 Group Change Agent
    Samsung Global Retail Supporters

  • 2015 MAMA Show Graphic Designer
    The Statesman Editorial Cartoonist


Publication

ICCC’20 Printing Error: Randomness as a Creative Agent

EMBC 2020 Design of a wearable system to capture physiological data to monitor surgeons’ stress during surgery