
Luna Zhao
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About me
Digital Lead | Women Techmakers Ambassador
Education

Communication University of China
2007 - 2011Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2011 - 2012Master of Science (MSc)
Experience

HKUST
Aug 2012 - Oct 2014Research Assistant香港科技大学创新科技基金项目研究助理,将前沿学术成果与产业结合,荣获最佳中小企云端金奖,由900个谷歌赋能青年创业项目中脱颖入围前40 Developed academic research into industry applications via Hong Kong Innovation & Technology Fund projects and won Best SME ICT Cloud Solution Gold Award; Shortlisted as Google Empower Young Entrepreneur - Top 40 out of 900 teams

CBX Software
Oct 2014 - Jan 2016UI/UX Designer物流云平台界面设计, 与项目经理合作,根据产品销售反馈和谷歌数字营销数据改善用户体验, 优化搜索引擎设置 Proposed web/app prototypes based on C-level requirements and sales team feedback; Worked with PM, BA & developers for implementation; Managed company website and digital marketing including organic SEO to ensure key solution features are always ranked top relevant in Google results

AXA
Mar 2016 - Sept 2017UX Expert安盛用户体验专家, 针对目标客户群策划完成本地化用户调研,体验地图,原型设计及测试迭代, 实现数字投保转化率提升 Localized and improved e-commerce funnel & MyAXA app digital experience for HK insurance customers via interviewing target segments, mapping user journey, designing mock-ups, and agile iteration

DesigNA艺匠
Sept 2017 - Aug 2018Digital Consultant & Business Owner数据可视化创业孵化项目负责人,指导设计研发团队交付响应式网页及微信小游戏 Joined Y-Combinator global startup program, supervised junior designers and scrum team to deliver outsourcing projects such as responsive data visualization, design language system and HTML5 game for WeChat lead generation

Accenture
Sept 2018 - Mar 2019UX Contractor埃森哲用户体验顾问,协同客户为不同区域市场分析需求,提供用户洞察及公域/私域全渠道解决方案 Facilitated war room workshops with management consulting workgroup to collaborate with clients’ regional departments and refreshed public/private web portals UI/UX to achieve various markets’ milestones and provide omni-channel solutions and governance

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jul 2019 - May 2022Supported HK tech center leadership team and workstreams for plan, OKR/budget tracking, organizing town halls; Led hackathon projects for mobility, diversity & inclusion initiatives, designed legal entity metrics MVP dashboard, conducted research on DeFi UX for learning & development Co-created Asset & Wealth Management future state operating models with front office, middle office & digitalization/backend stakeholders according to client services (Onboarding, Trading, etc.) blueprint gaps/opportunities
APAC Tech Associate
Jun 2021 - May 2022Service Designer
Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

HSBC
Sept 2022 - Nov 2022Lead UX DesignerSingapore, India, Malaysia website revamp

Citi
Mar 2023 - May 2024AVP - Digital Products & ServicesCredit/Debit Cards digital banking

Freelance
Jun 2024 - nowGenAI Bot Creator / TutorBuilt GPT-o4 & Gemini based GenAI chatbot and organize workshops https://poe.com/FIRE-Plan

Accenture
Aug 2024 - Nov 2024Service Designer
Licenses & Certifications

Assistant Electronic Design Engineer
Chinese Institute of ElectronicsNov 2010
National Computer Rank Examination Certificate (C++)
National Education Examnations Authority, The Ministry of Education of ChinaMar 2009- View certificate

Digital Marketing
GoogleSept 2018 
Statement of Accomplishment (Gamification, The Wharton School)
CourseraDec 2012
Statement of Accoplishment (Human-Computer Interaction, Stanford University)
CourseraDec 2012
Excellent Student Cadre
Communication University of ChinaJun 2011
Google Tag Manager Fundamentals
GoogleJul 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoBest SME ICT(Cloud Solution) Gold Award Hong Kong ICT Award 2014 Apr 2014 Streaming Cloud
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoTop 10 in QQ Mobile Browser HTML5 Innovation Contest Tencent Aug 2012 Web Wax Museum
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoWindows Metro Style App Challenge Microsoft (China) Imagine Cup 2012 Mar 2012 Round 2
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoOut-standing Scholarship sobey Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Dec 2010
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoFirst Prize in National Student Electric Information Work Contest Chinese Institute of Electronics Oct 2010 Electronic map ’School Bus’---Leader, in charge of the software system
- Awarded to Luna ZhaoExcellent Worker of CUC Radio Station CUC Radio Station Oct 2008 Promoting the first Beijing College Student Audio Design Contest
Volunteer Experience
Tech Support
Issued by TEDxHKUST 2014 on Nov 2013
Associated with Luna ZhaoAmbassador
Issued by Women Techmakers on Jun 2022
Associated with Luna ZhaoTelecom help-desk volunteer in Main Press Center
Issued by Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of 29th Olympiad on Sept 2008
Associated with Luna ZhaoVolunteer
Issued by 2008 China Open Organizing Committee on Sept 2008
Associated with Luna Zhao
Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
- caCantonese
- jaJapanese
- koKorean
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