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Experience

Design Group Manager
Avanade Inc. New York. (A joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture)
Nov 2021 — Feb, 2024
I collaborated with product, research, content design, and development teams at Accenture’s CIO Digital Studio to craft cohesive enterprise portals and platforms. Standardized the design system, ensuring brand alignment and consistency across all digital products.

  • Led a design initiative to streamline Accenture employees’ travel processes. Delivered over 50 prototypes that optimized the end-to-end user journey, reducing inquiries to case managers and significantly increasing operational efficiency.

  • Contributed to redefining Accenture’s design system vision and strategy. Developed 30+ reusable UI components and 100+ icon sets, driving engagement, accessibility, and brand consistency across all digital products.

  • Created accessible and inclusive digital solutions, ensuring compliance with standards like Section 508 and WCAG, and enhancing usability for all users, including those with assistive technologies.

Design Lead
Avanade Inc. New York.
Nov 2018 — Nov 2021
Developed innovative design concepts and consistently delivered high-quality outputs across various projects, including B2B and B2C websites and digital products.

  • Developed and implemented creative strategies that align with business goals, transforming client communications and driving engagement across sectors including financial services, healthcare, and retail.

  • Established a cohesive visual style and inclusive creative voice to resolve design inconsistencies within the team. This initiative strengthened clients’ brand presence and unified the team’s vision, enhancing brand identity across multiple client projects.

  • Led and mentored design teams, fostering a culture of growth and creativity while delivering high-impact design solutions that elevate brand identity and drive business success.

Sr. Experience Design Consultant
Avanade Inc. New York.
Aug 2017 — Oct 2018
Designed Digital Operations Center Apps to tackle Pfizer’s complex manufacturing management challenges. Led the project from concept to final delivery across three ecosystem tiers, resulting in up to a 10% reduction in cycle time within targeted manufacturing sectors.

Art Director
Infusion, New York.
Jun 2014 — Jul 2017
Executed all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off.  Clients included Michelin, March & McLennan Companies, and M&M.

Digital Designer(Contractor)
STEADY ltd, New York.
Nov 2010 — July 2013

BBH, New York.
Mar 2010 — Jun 2013

Flash Designer(Nike Account)
R/GA, New York.
Sep 2007 — Apr 2009

Education

No Code AI and Machine Learning: Building Data Science Solutions
MIT Professional Education
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Master of Science, Communications Design
Pratt Institute
New York

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communications Design
Shih Chien University
Taipei, Taiwan

Certifications

Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
Google

Storytelling, Brand Strategist, Product Strategist
Section 4

Design Thinking Practitioner
LUMA Institute

Creativity for Business Growth, Storytelling
Cannes Lions School

Skills

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Keynote, PowerPoint

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