Passionate about design, psychology, and bringing ideas to life.






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As a Lead UX and UX Manager in Canada with nearly 9 years of experience, I embrace servant leadership, fostering innovation, and teamwork. I lead by example, value every team member's input, and focus on applying new ideas through research, effective design processes, and user feedback for outstanding results.




UX Generalist

With extensive UX experience, I currently serve as the Lead UX | UX Manager at Zoocasa x eXp Realty.

Creative Technologist

I am enthusiastic about sharing new technologies and integrating innovative UX solutions using AI.

Avid Reader

Current read on goodreads- 'No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention' by Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer.

Mentorship

I provide mentorship and deliver speeches to UX designers and design students during workshops, hackathons, and university settings.



Leading with Empathy: Shaping the Future of User-Centric Digital Innovation

In crafting digital products, my diverse background in design, communication, and strategy guides me to not only make products that are sensible but also communidate effectively. With a servant leadership approach, I prioritize empathy and collaboration, ensuring our team's collective wisdom shapes each product. This approach not only meets user needs but also drives business success through satisfied users.



Recognition
2023   UX Writer @UX Collective
2022   ADPList Top 1% Mentor Worldwide
2021   UX Writer @UX Planet
2020   UX Writer @UX Planet
2019   Girls in Tech Hackathon - 1st Place.

Experience

I began my professional journey as an international journalist and research strategist, traversing over 40 countries and collaborating with individuals from North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

After graduating from MBA program in 2015, I transitioned to the UX domain while working with UBS, a Swiss bank. Since then, my growth as a UX professional has been continuous. I've contributed systematic and precise research and designs across diverse industries, including Consultancy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Construction, to Real Estate, spanning both B2B and B2C domains.

Additionally, I hold the role of Co-founder at - Sassy Technology, a tech design studio based in Canada and Japan. Engaging with this venture adds a personal fulfillment dimension to my professional journey.​


Educational background
2014 - 2016
Babson Colleage (Entrepreneurial Thought & Action)
(#1 for Best MBA in Entrepreneurship - Worldwide)

National Chiao Tung University - Global MBA
(Top 100 in Entrepreneurship - Worldwide)

2006 - 2010
National Chengchi University - Media and Communication
(#1 Best in Communication and Digital Media - Nationwide)

Design workshop
2021   ComIT - How to work with UX designer
2020   UBC Sustainability Hacks - Design Mentor
2020   International Design Foundation
2017   World's Top 50 Thinkers workshop - Hermann Simon (Branding)
2016   World's Top 50 Thinkers workshop - Alex Osterwalder (UX)

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