About Me
With a background in QA engineering and a Certificate in UX/UI Design from the UC Berkeley Extension bootcamp, I bring a distinctive combination of technical expertise and creative insight to every project. My passion lies in crafting digital products that seamlessly integrate innovative visual design with user-centered experiences. Equipped with strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a dedication to seeing projects through from ideation to execution, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and functionality, delivering impactful, intuitive designs.
Core Skills
Experience
Freelance UI Designer
Vibe Wellness App
Designed and prototyped an intuitive interface for a wellness app, highlighting key features such as meditation, mood tracking, and breathing techniques.
Delivered a comprehensive, high-fidelity prototype that enabled the client to effectively demonstrate core functionalities.
Partnered with the client to refine user workflows, resulting in a seamless and visually cohesive design that aligned with the app’s holistic wellness vision.
08/2024 - 11/2024
UX/UI Designer
San Jose Candy Kitchen, San Jose, CA
Partnered with the store owner to redesign the website, replacing third-party platforms with a streamlined in-house shopping experience.
Revamped user flows, menu navigation, and UI elements, including updated color schemes, typography, and buttons, to enhance usability and brand cohesion.
Delivered a high-fidelity prototype within three weeks, preparing for final stakeholder review and potential implementation.
09/2024 - 10/2024
Office Administrator
RSM Online, Newton, MA
Managed school records efficiently, ensuring smooth administrative operations and timely responses to student and parent inquiries.
Ensured compliance with curriculum standards, overseeing enrollments and evaluations to support the school's educational goals.
Delivered exceptional customer service, handling billing inquiries, session reminders, and prompt email responses, fostering strong relationships with families and improving customer satisfaction.
10/2022 - 05/2024
Household QA Engineer (Career Break)
Concord, CA
Managed a dynamic “team” of two young “users,” ensuring their physical and emotional well-being while troubleshooting daily challenges.
Optimized household workflows, streamlining routines to improve efficiency and create a harmonious living environment.
Cultivated resilience, adaptability, and multitasking skills - key qualities now leveraged in UX/UI design.
01/2016 - 10/2022
QA Engineer
AVANT, LLC. San Francisco, CA
Elevated product quality by conducting a variety of tests and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and resolving critical issues to minimize post-release defects.
Streamlined cross-functional collaboration by working closely with developers and designers, resolving critical issues, and ensuring data accuracy across multiple projects.
Standardized testing processes by establishing robust test standards and maintaining detailed documentation, enabling better knowledge sharing and onboarding for new team members.
12/2013 – 12/2015
QA Engineer
DriversEd.com, Oakland, CA
Conducted rigorous manual testing, including compatibility and cross-platform/browser testing, ensuring optimal video performance and high-quality graphics across diverse environments.
Identified and tracked bugs using Jira, verifying fixes in subsequent releases to improve software reliability and stability.
Delivered detailed documentation and status reports to the QA manager, while performing thorough regression testing to safeguard existing functionalities during software updates.
06/2013 – 12/2013
Education
UX Research/UI Design Bootcamp, Certificate
UC Berkeley Extension School, Berkeley, CA / 2024
QA Engineer Bootcamp, Certificate
Portnov Computer School, Los Altos, CA /2013
General Education, Language Skills
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA / 2010
Diploma in Applied IT in Economics
Ural Socio-Economic Institute, Chelyabinsk, Russia / 2007