About me.

Aspiring full-time product designer

located in san francisco,ca

As a UC San Diego alumni with a degree in Cognitive Science specializing in Design & Interaction and a minor in Design, my passion lies in crafting intuitive, productive, and accessible features that enhance user experiences.


My journey into UX/UI design began with building my first gaming PC. Understanding how various components come together to create something unique and effective sparked my interest in the fusion of technical knowledge, creativity, and design. This experience led me to pursue a path that aligns with my passion for creating meaningful and user-centered designs.


Growing up as the child of two immigrant parents with limited access to technology, I deeply appreciate the challenges that come with adapting to new and unfamiliar tools. I am driven to develop human-centered solutions that reduce these barriers and provide an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all.


During my time at UC San Diego, I had the privilege of engaging with the San Diego community through Triton Software Engineering, where I contributed to pro-bono design and software development services for non-profit organizations. I also became involved with Design for America, applying human-centered design principles to benefit the local community. Additionally, I’ve been an active member of Design Co, UCSD’s largest design community, for nearly two years, where I’ve gained valuable insights and experience in the broader field of design.

I'm currently a senior at UC San Diego majoring in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design & Interaction with a minor in Design. I aim to create intuitive, productive, and accessible features for all people to enhance the overall experience.


My interest in UX/UI design had kindled ever since I built my first gaming PC. After taking the time to understand how numerous components can come together to create something unique, greater, and more effective, I quickly found a path that best fits my desires. The fusion of technical knowledge, personal creativity, and design motivated me to further develop and enhance my skills.


Being a child of two immigrant parents who had little to no access to technology growing up, I understand the barriers that come with adapting to something unfamiliar. I aspire to create human-centered solutions that can ultimately minimize the hurdles that those worldwide face, while also being a satisfactory and enjoyable experience overall.


Since transferring to UC San Diego, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with the San Diego community through Triton Software Engineering, a student organization that provides pro-bono design and software development services for non-profit clients. Furthermore, to work closely with the San Diego community through a different outlet, I’ve recently involved myself with Design for America, a student organization that aims to help the local community through the usage of human-centered design. Additionally, to gain more experience and knowledge within the greater field of design, I’ve been apart of Design Co for roughly 2 years now, UCSD’s largest design community that aims to bridge the gap between upcoming designers and the industry.

I'm currently a senior at UC San Diego majoring in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design & Interaction with a minor in Design. I aim to create intuitive, productive, and accessible features for all people to enhance the overall experience.


My interest in UX/UI design had kindled ever since I built my first gaming PC. After taking the time to understand how numerous components can come together to create something unique, greater, and more effective, I quickly found a path that best fits my desires. The fusion of technical knowledge, personal creativity, and design motivated me to further develop and enhance my skills.


Being a child of two immigrant parents who had little to no access to technology growing up, I understand the barriers that come with adapting to something unfamiliar. I aspire to create human-centered solutions that can ultimately minimize the hurdles that those worldwide face, while also being a satisfactory and enjoyable experience overall.


Since transferring to UC San Diego, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with the San Diego community through Triton Software Engineering, a student organization that provides pro-bono design and software development services for non-profit clients. Furthermore, to work closely with the San Diego community through a different outlet, I’ve recently involved myself with Design for America, a student organization that aims to help the local community through the usage of human-centered design. Additionally, to gain more experience and knowledge within the greater field of design, I’ve been apart of Design Co for roughly 2 years now, UCSD’s largest design community that aims to bridge the gap between upcoming designers and the industry.

Psst... you can flip through the photographs!

Psst... you can flip through the photographs!

Seeing SZA live in concert 🎤

Eye-catching sunsets at Windansea Beach ☀️

Catching some waves at Sunset Cliffs 🏄

Stopping by Gliderport nearby UCSD 🪂

Some highlights from the past year (psst, you can drag the photos)

Some highlights from the past year (psst, you can drag the photos)

Some highlights from the past year (psst, you can drag the photos)

Work Experience

sep 2024 · present

Test Engineer (Contractor)

Meta

Involved directly in the RLQA/VR sector, ensuring Meta apps (FB, IG, WhatsApp, Messenger) meet industry standards for VR translation, minimizing user errors to enhance satisfaction and growth.


Utilizing smoke and regression testing, ADB/terminal, and other tools to identify issues and prevent frustration, collaborating with engineering and data teams to address bugs and prevent future problems swiftly.

dec 2023 · mar 2024

UX Design Intern

MOORvision

Conducted user research and competitive evaluations to improve the Digital Box Office (DBO) streaming service, collaborating with developers and testing features and user experience.

JUN 2023 · SEP 2023

Product Development & UX Research Intern

SPRT, Inc.

Drove research initiatives via competitive analyses, surveys, and user personas to understand audience needs, implementing features in sports media apps to enhance social interaction and drive user growth.

Education

sep 2022 · JUN 2024

Bachelor of Science
Cognitive Science, Design & Interaction

University of California, San Diego

JUN 2020 · JUN 2022

Associate in Science
Mathematics

Foothill College

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Send an email or DM and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for stopping by! :D

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