Top Talent like Ziyue 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.

Ziyue Wang

Frontend Developer • User Researcher • Product Analyst • Pittsburgh, PA, US
Javascript
HTML/CSS
Figma
User Research
UI/UX Design
Process Optimization
Adobe Creative Suite
Usability Testing
User Interface Design
Heuristic Evaluation
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Human-Computer Interaction Expert | Product Designer
With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management from the University of Washington, I bring a robust educational background to my professional endeavors. Currently, I serve as a Product Designer at PLUS, where I lead a team to enhance workflow efficiency, achieving significant improvements in processing time and supervisor satisfaction. My previous role as a UX Engineer at Honda Research Institute USA involved designing a Human-AI teaming tool that reduced planning time by 30%. At Billow, I created a networking app and website, significantly increasing user engagement. Additionally, as Vice President of the China Entrepreneur Network, I led a design team to secure substantial sponsorships.

Projects

UX Research Project on Pittsburgh's Smart Loading Zone.

The problem We discovered drivers are indeed aware of the Smart Loading Zones (SLZ) in the city. However, their hesitation stems from uncertainties about driver eligibility, an unclear pricing structure, and a lack of understanding about the purpose of SLZs. Our research methods We adhered to the Double Diamond model to ensure a comprehensive and user-centered approach. The first diamond involved discovering and defining the problem, where our team collaborated to understand the specific challenges and opportunities within Pittsburgh's loading zones. For the second diamond, we focused on developing and delivering solutions. This phase included ideation, prototyping, and testing innovative solutions for Smart Loading Zones. Our Solution Our redesigned double signage consists of necessary parking information with detailed price breakdown. Our solution showed that the initial piece of information every participant recalled was the “15 minutes free parking” after a brief glance. This result proved that our signage along with the painting encourage short-term parking and reduce barriers for entry.See More

Work History

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Product Designer

PLUS - Personalized Learning SquaredLed a team of three designers to enhance tutor supervisors' workflow efficiency. Achieved 20% reduction in processing time and a 15% increase in supervisor satisfaction by implementing targeted design improvements. Conducted seven workshops with stakeholders to revise the tutor supervisors' journey map, identifying and addressing 10 key opportunities. Effort led to streamlined recruitment, compliance, training processes, as well as improved overall operational effectiveness.
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UX Engineer

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 • 8 mosLed the design and research of a Human-AI teaming tool, achieving a 30% reduction in planning time and enhancing plan review consistency by managers through streamlined processes. Designed an AI-powered literature review feature using the Systematic Design Framework, cutting background research time by 50% and significantly improving the organization of information for research. Prototyped modular testing plan templates and facilitated 15 interviews to gather continuous feedback for refinements, leading to 24% increase in researcher satisfaction.
B

Product Designer

BillowSep 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moCreated a networking app augmented in WeChat for users to plan social events. Defined the information hierarchy and user flow, drafted the wireframe and prototypes, and conducted user testing with 15 users using participatory methods. Created aesthetic graphic designs of the UI like vector decoration and color profile and redesigned the logo. By the end of August 2022, Billow app has raised 66 events and have 400+ registered users. Created the front-end of Billow's official website from scratch using Wix.com through 3 rounds of sketching, wireframing, and prototyping. Conducted 10+ user interviews, 3 contextual interviews, and heuristic evaluation to test and refine the user flow. Collaborated with the engineering team and stakeholders through effective communication to ensure a quality delivery. Launched the website by the end of April 2021, and quickly received 700 active users.
C

Vice President

China Entrepreneur NetworkJun 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 1 moLed a design team of seven to produce graphic designs required for events. Products of Design helped PRD in propaganda to get a sponsorship of over 5000 dollars.
H

Design Engineer

Human Computer Interaction InstituteFull-time Employee•Analyzed 500+ survey responses from students, alumni, and industry professionals, synthesizing quantitative trends and qualitative insights, aligning CMU's HCI program with industry demands, and enhancing student outcomes • Developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to deliver data-driven, actionable curriculum redesign recommendations for HCII leadership, including the Department Chair, Head of Academic, Program directors, etc

Education

C

Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science

Master of Human Computer Interaction (MHCI)2023 - 2024
U

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computational Finance And Risk Management2019 - 2022
S

Shandong Experimental High School

High School Diploma2016 - 2019

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!

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Human-Computer Interaction Expert | Product Designer
With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management from the University of Washington, I bring a robust educational background to my professional endeavors. Currently, I serve as a Product Designer at PLUS, where I lead a team to enhance workflow efficiency, achieving significant improvements in processing time and supervisor satisfaction. My previous role as a UX Engineer at Honda Research Institute USA involved designing a Human-AI teaming tool that reduced planning time by 30%. At Billow, I created a networking app and website, significantly increasing user engagement. Additionally, as Vice President of the China Entrepreneur Network, I led a design team to secure substantial sponsorships.

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Top Talent like Ziyue 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.

Ziyue Wang

Frontend Developer • User Researcher • Product Analyst • Pittsburgh, PA, US
Javascript
HTML/CSS
Figma
User Research
UI/UX Design
Process Optimization
Adobe Creative Suite
Usability Testing
User Interface Design
Heuristic Evaluation
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

UX Research Project on Pittsburgh's Smart Loading Zone.

The problem We discovered drivers are indeed aware of the Smart Loading Zones (SLZ) in the city. However, their hesitation stems from uncertainties about driver eligibility, an unclear pricing structure, and a lack of understanding about the purpose of SLZs. Our research methods We adhered to the Double Diamond model to ensure a comprehensive and user-centered approach. The first diamond involved discovering and defining the problem, where our team collaborated to understand the specific challenges and opportunities within Pittsburgh's loading zones. For the second diamond, we focused on developing and delivering solutions. This phase included ideation, prototyping, and testing innovative solutions for Smart Loading Zones. Our Solution Our redesigned double signage consists of necessary parking information with detailed price breakdown. Our solution showed that the initial piece of information every participant recalled was the “15 minutes free parking” after a brief glance. This result proved that our signage along with the painting encourage short-term parking and reduce barriers for entry.

Work History

P

Product Designer

PLUS - Personalized Learning SquaredLed a team of three designers to enhance tutor supervisors' workflow efficiency. Achieved 20% reduction in processing time and a 15% increase in supervisor satisfaction by implementing targeted design improvements. Conducted seven workshops with stakeholders to revise the tutor supervisors' journey map, identifying and addressing 10 key opportunities. Effort led to streamlined recruitment, compliance, training processes, as well as improved overall operational effectiveness.
H

UX Engineer

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 • 8 mosLed the design and research of a Human-AI teaming tool, achieving a 30% reduction in planning time and enhancing plan review consistency by managers through streamlined processes. Designed an AI-powered literature review feature using the Systematic Design Framework, cutting background research time by 50% and significantly improving the organization of information for research. Prototyped modular testing plan templates and facilitated 15 interviews to gather continuous feedback for refinements, leading to 24% increase in researcher satisfaction.
B

Product Designer

BillowSep 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moCreated a networking app augmented in WeChat for users to plan social events. Defined the information hierarchy and user flow, drafted the wireframe and prototypes, and conducted user testing with 15 users using participatory methods. Created aesthetic graphic designs of the UI like vector decoration and color profile and redesigned the logo. By the end of August 2022, Billow app has raised 66 events and have 400+ registered users. Created the front-end of Billow's official website from scratch using Wix.com through 3 rounds of sketching, wireframing, and prototyping. Conducted 10+ user interviews, 3 contextual interviews, and heuristic evaluation to test and refine the user flow. Collaborated with the engineering team and stakeholders through effective communication to ensure a quality delivery. Launched the website by the end of April 2021, and quickly received 700 active users.
C

Vice President

China Entrepreneur NetworkJun 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 1 moLed a design team of seven to produce graphic designs required for events. Products of Design helped PRD in propaganda to get a sponsorship of over 5000 dollars.
H

Design Engineer

Human Computer Interaction InstituteFull-time Employee•Analyzed 500+ survey responses from students, alumni, and industry professionals, synthesizing quantitative trends and qualitative insights, aligning CMU's HCI program with industry demands, and enhancing student outcomes • Developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to deliver data-driven, actionable curriculum redesign recommendations for HCII leadership, including the Department Chair, Head of Academic, Program directors, etc

Education

C

Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science

Master of Human Computer Interaction (MHCI)2023 - 2024
U

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computational Finance And Risk Management2019 - 2022
S

Shandong Experimental High School

High School Diploma2016 - 2019

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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