Top Talent like Zhishan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Zhishan Y.

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
User-Centric Product Designer | UX Specialist
With a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Zurich (2021-2024) and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from The University of Queensland (2017-2020), I bring a robust educational background to my professional endeavors. My experience spans various roles, including Product Designer at a Stealth Startup, where I created a visually intuitive console for cloud service management, and Master Thesis Student at the University of Zurich, where I developed a user-centric iOS app. I also served as a Design Technologist at The University of Queensland, leading a team to win a design competition, and gained valuable experience as a UX & Web Design Intern at Di Bella Coffee and Web Design Intern at Cogniom. My work has consistently focused on user research, collaborative design, and rapid prototyping, resulting in significant improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.

Work History

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Product Designer

Stealth StartupFeb 2024 - Apr 2024 • 3 mos- Created a visually intuitive console that empowers the product team to efficiently monitor and manage cloud services, potentially freeing up 20% of engineers' time. - Leveraged user research to identify pain points and validate market fit, then designed a comprehensive design system that facilitated rapid prototyping for user testing. - Fostered a collaborative design environment with engineers, enabling rapid iterations based on user feedback to deliver a solution that met real user needs.
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Master Thesis Student

University of ZurichJun 2023 - Oct 2023 • 5 mos- Developed a user-centric iOS app with features addressing identified pain points, including real-time incident mapping and interactive safety agents. - Conducted market research and designed surveys, engaging 58 participants across 14 countries. Analyzed user feedback from ride-hailing interviews to identify 3 critical pain points. - Implemented effective testing methods (usability and A/B) through 4 user feedback rounds in just one month. Achieved a 92% user satisfaction rate based on post-testing surveys.
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Design Technologist

The University of QueenslandAug 2020 - Nov 2020 • 4 mos- Led a team of four designers in a physical design workshop competition, achieving first place. My contribution focused on project management and game development. - Designed and developed a collaborative physical game for 3 players using Unity and Arduino. This interactive experience fostered teamwork, empathy, and shared joy.
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UX & Web Design Intern

Di Bella CoffeeOct 2019 - Dec 2019 • 3 mos- Self-taught design & development for company website, seeing a 10% increase in click-through rate. - Assisted the marketing team in creating 10+ posters and banners for the company’s social media platforms, contributing to a 30% increase in user engagement.
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Web Design Intern

CogniomJan 2019 - Mar 2019 • 3 mos- Established design guidelines with logo, components, and layouts (Adobe PS & AI) for enhanced UI consistency and developer efficiency.

Education

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University of Zurich

Master's degree, Computer Science2021 - 2024
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The University of Queensland

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology2017 - 2020
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North Cross School

High School Diploma2014 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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User-Centric Product Designer | UX Specialist
With a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Zurich (2021-2024) and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from The University of Queensland (2017-2020), I bring a robust educational background to my professional endeavors. My experience spans various roles, including Product Designer at a Stealth Startup, where I created a visually intuitive console for cloud service management, and Master Thesis Student at the University of Zurich, where I developed a user-centric iOS app. I also served as a Design Technologist at The University of Queensland, leading a team to win a design competition, and gained valuable experience as a UX & Web Design Intern at Di Bella Coffee and Web Design Intern at Cogniom. My work has consistently focused on user research, collaborative design, and rapid prototyping, resulting in significant improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Zhishan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Zhishan Y.

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Product Designer

Stealth StartupFeb 2024 - Apr 2024 • 3 mos- Created a visually intuitive console that empowers the product team to efficiently monitor and manage cloud services, potentially freeing up 20% of engineers' time. - Leveraged user research to identify pain points and validate market fit, then designed a comprehensive design system that facilitated rapid prototyping for user testing. - Fostered a collaborative design environment with engineers, enabling rapid iterations based on user feedback to deliver a solution that met real user needs.
U

Master Thesis Student

University of ZurichJun 2023 - Oct 2023 • 5 mos- Developed a user-centric iOS app with features addressing identified pain points, including real-time incident mapping and interactive safety agents. - Conducted market research and designed surveys, engaging 58 participants across 14 countries. Analyzed user feedback from ride-hailing interviews to identify 3 critical pain points. - Implemented effective testing methods (usability and A/B) through 4 user feedback rounds in just one month. Achieved a 92% user satisfaction rate based on post-testing surveys.
T

Design Technologist

The University of QueenslandAug 2020 - Nov 2020 • 4 mos- Led a team of four designers in a physical design workshop competition, achieving first place. My contribution focused on project management and game development. - Designed and developed a collaborative physical game for 3 players using Unity and Arduino. This interactive experience fostered teamwork, empathy, and shared joy.
D

UX & Web Design Intern

Di Bella CoffeeOct 2019 - Dec 2019 • 3 mos- Self-taught design & development for company website, seeing a 10% increase in click-through rate. - Assisted the marketing team in creating 10+ posters and banners for the company’s social media platforms, contributing to a 30% increase in user engagement.
C

Web Design Intern

CogniomJan 2019 - Mar 2019 • 3 mos- Established design guidelines with logo, components, and layouts (Adobe PS & AI) for enhanced UI consistency and developer efficiency.

Education

U

University of Zurich

Master's degree, Computer Science2021 - 2024
T

The University of Queensland

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology2017 - 2020
N

North Cross School

High School Diploma2014 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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