Ruoxue (Astra) Zhang
UX Designer & Interaction Designer
Hello! I am Ruoxue Zhang. I go by Astra.
Currently, I am a second year Master Human-Computer-Interaction student at Georgia Institute of Technology. I completed my B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and B.A. in Studio Art at University of Rochester in May, 2018.
Design philosophy:
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Purpose driven.
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Rooting in user needs.
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Requiring aesthetics.
I am looking for full time UX designer position starting from 2020 May! Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Resume
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. Human Computer Interaction
Atlanta, GA | May 2020(Expected)
University of Rochester
B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering
B.A. Studio Art
Rochester, NY | May 2018
Dean's List and Dean’s Scholarship
Robert L. Wells Prize 2018
Skills
Design
InVision
Sketch
Flinto
Principle
Adobe CC
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Programming
Python
C/C++
Matlab
Swift
Interpersonal
Collaboration
Diligent
Detail Oriented
Research
Persona
Storyboard
Journey Map
Wire Framing
Affinity diagram
Card Sorting
Interview
Survey
Contextual Inquiry
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Wood Shop
Metal Shop
Sketching
Sculpturing
Electronics
Lasercutting
Experience
Lead UX Designer Intern
Worthix Co.
May 2019 - August 2019
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Analyzed and identified V1.5 product design defects by conducting usability tests, interviews and other research activities.
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Designed prototypes of various fidelity levels for a complicated web app closely related to data visualization and data storytelling. My design was used in the V2.0 product first release.
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Supported developers and marketing team by crafting design deliverables.
GVU Prototyping Lab Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
Sep 2018 - PRESENT
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Contribute in multiple projects to improve student experiences in the lab.
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Lead weekly orientation sessions for new students, which focus on introduction of tools, project exploration and safety information.
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Conduct individual training sessions of physical-prototyping tools.
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Keep the lab effectively up and running, including maintaining and utilizing laser cutter, 3D printer, table saw, etc.
Intern in Operation Dept. of Dell Services
Dell Co. (China Branch)
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
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Researched on cloud computing and conducted a competitive analysis. Developed a private Cloud Computing framework proposal for the target client.
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Conducted research on informatization of energy industry and presented the result in slides for Energy Summit Forum.
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Assisted colleague organizing and analyzing big data in health and welfare field.
