Yan
Product engineer and designer bridging full-stack systems, machine learning, and user research. From fundamental software technologies to cutting-edge AI developments, transforming complex challenges into scalable, user-centered solutions.
Skills & Expertise
A diverse toolkit spanning design, development, product management, and research
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Math Village: AI-Powered Math Platform
Led end-to-end research, design, and development of an AI math platform with a student app and teacher analytics. Integrated OpenAI for real-time tutoring/insights and shipped a full-stack build (React/TS/Tailwind, Node/Express, SQLite) with CI/CD to Vercel/Render.
MRS WORDSMITH - WORD TAG
Diagnostic Games Design
Researched and designed onboarding diagnostic word games from the ground up. Led end-to-end usability testing, driving team-wide product iteration. Authored modular design guidelines to articulate core design principles and specifications, enhancing client comprehension and implementation.
CMU (HCI PHD COLLABORATION)
Spectrum Research Library
Independently built a responsive research library from Figma to production (React/TypeScript/Tailwind). Conducted HCI-driven research and authored evidence-based instructional content across six challenge areas. Curated resources to support diverse learner needs with clarity and depth.
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
UXR / UX Design Collection
This collection showcases selected UX research and design projects from my time at CMU, combining human-centered design, data-driven methods, and learning sciences. Each project reflects end-to-end design thinking, demonstrating my approach to translating insights into design outcomes.
