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Yi
Lai

Forward-thinking software developer with over 7 years of product design expertise, now fully dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality digital solutions. Proficient in React, TypeScript, and modern development frameworks, with a proven track record of transforming complex designs into interactive, user-focused applications. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design and development, and highly skilled in implementing animations, tracking user behavior with Amplitude, and building scalable design system components.
UX engineer | Canada | yi.lai.design@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/yi-lai-design

Work Experience

Dealerware

May 2023 - Current
UX Engineer
  • Pioneered the role of cross-department Design Engineer at Dealerware, eliminating design debt without relying on engineering resources, enabling the UX team to fully own the product experience by independently releasing production-ready code.
  • Optimized and expanded Dealerware’s design system for both mobile and desktop platforms, transitioning from contractor to full-time hire based on impactful contributions.
  • Implemented best practices and industry standards to enhance the design system’s usability, consistency, and efficiency, driving better collaboration and product delivery.
  • Technology: React, TypeScript, Rive

Humi

May 2022 - May 2023
Mobile Product Designer
  • Contributed to the development of Humi's mobile interface, resulting in an impressive 4.7-star rating on the app store. You can find the app here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/humi/id6445854269
  • Pioneered the establishment of a mobile design system, emphasizing accessibility and contemporary design patterns.
  • Collaborated effectively within a close-knit team consisting of 1 product manager and 3 skilled developers.

Rise People

Apr 2021 - May 2022
Product Designer
  • Primary designer for Performance Management, People Directory and Recruiting products. Duties include - Wireframe, user interview, user flow, and user story-mapping.
  • Working with three different teams on a daily basis and directly reports to the VP of product.
  • End to end ownership of user experience, interviews and stalk-holder presentations.
  • Tools include - Figma, Figjam, Jira and Confluence.

Formations

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
Senior Design Contractor
  • Specifically focused on the onboarding experience within the Fintech space.
  • Working directly with VP of product and a product manager.
  • Tools included Figma and Azure.

Motion

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
Senior Design Contractor
  • Working on the MVP of Motion app.
  • Tasks include interview to key users, creating UX flow, and designing within a small starting team. 

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Aug 2018 - May 2020
Product Designer
  • Intermediate product designer.
  • Worked on the store-locator solution.

Education

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Certificate