I am a user-focused UI/UX designer and graphic designer with a technical foundation and two years of experience in SaaS, collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to ship high-impact solutions. I excel at rapid prototyping and user-centered design to validate ideas early and thrive in remote teams where structured thinking and empathy drive results. I also bring expertise in web development and technical tutoring, breaking down complex concepts to empower others. Having worked for global telecom leaders and freelancing for diverse clients, I deliver intuitive, visually appealing designs and performance-optimized web applications. My passion lies in creating user-friendly solutions that effectively meet client goals and enhance user experience across platforms and markets.

Zifan Wei

I am a user-focused UI/UX designer and graphic designer with a technical foundation and two years of experience in SaaS, collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to ship high-impact solutions. I excel at rapid prototyping and user-centered design to validate ideas early and thrive in remote teams where structured thinking and empathy drive results. I also bring expertise in web development and technical tutoring, breaking down complex concepts to empower others. Having worked for global telecom leaders and freelancing for diverse clients, I deliver intuitive, visually appealing designs and performance-optimized web applications. My passion lies in creating user-friendly solutions that effectively meet client goals and enhance user experience across platforms and markets.

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I am a user-focused UI/UX designer and graphic designer with a technical foundation and two years of experience in SaaS, collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to ship high-impact solutions. I excel at rapid prototyping and user-centered design to validate ideas early and thrive in remote teams where structured thinking and empathy drive results. I also bring expertise in web development and technical tutoring, breaking down complex concepts to empower others.

Having worked for global telecom leaders and freelancing for diverse clients, I deliver intuitive, visually appealing designs and performance-optimized web applications. My passion lies in creating user-friendly solutions that effectively meet client goals and enhance user experience across platforms and markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Dutch
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Work Experience

UX/Solution Designer at Huawei Technologies
January 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Led solution design to enhance 4G/5G telecom user experience by gathering requirements and applying Python-based data analysis to forecast capacity across rural network nodes. Achieved 85% accuracy in forecasts that informed user-centric telecom service planning in underserved areas. Led cross-functional collaboration across development, design, and operations teams to deliver a spectrum-sharing solution for Thailand and Indonesia markets, optimizing coexistence between 4G and 5G networks and improving user experience.
Software Engineer at Huawei Technologies
May 1, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Led backend development of a cloud-based network planning web app using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL within a microservices and RESTful architecture. Spearheaded performance optimization and system redesign to improve response times by 40%, enabling stable performance for over 1000 concurrent enterprise users. Collaborated closely with frontend developers, business analysts, and test engineers in an Agile environment, delivering 25+ features and resolving over 200 backend issues with 100% on-time delivery across multiple product releases.
Computer Science Tutor at Freelance
July 1, 2024 - Present
Provided high-quality, easy-to-follow computer science lessons to over 80 students ranging from high school to postgraduate levels, both technical and non-technical. Simplified complex topics with clear explanations, improving student average scores by over 30% and maintaining 98% positive feedback. Demonstrated strong self-management and reliability with 100% on-time delivery and 95%+ student retention through self-directed scheduling.
Freelance UI/UX Designer at Spark Events
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led web and graphic design projects, conducted in-person user research, and redesigned the website using Figma to potentially increase user sign-ups and improve satisfaction. Developed a scalable design system to support future event growth in a remote setting based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Computer Science Tutor at HD EDU
July 1, 2024 - Present
Taught over 80 students by breaking down complex technical concepts into clear, structured explanations. Maintained a 95% student retention rate through self-directed scheduling and consistent delivery in a fully remote environment.
UX/Solution Designer at Huawei Technologies
January 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Led solution design to enhance 4G/5G telecom user experience by gathering requirements and applying Python-based data analyses on traffic patterns across 30+ rural network nodes, delivering 85% accurate capacity forecasts for underserved areas. Drove cross-functional collaboration among development, design, and operations teams to deliver a spectrum-sharing solution optimizing coexistence of 4G and 5G networks in Thailand and Indonesia, improving user experience.
Software Engineer at Huawei Technologies
May 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Led backend development of a network planning web application in an agile team. Spearheaded performance optimization and system redesign, improving response times by 40% and ensuring stable performance under 1000+ concurrent enterprise users. Collaborated with frontend developers, business analysts, and test engineers to deliver key product features across five product releases with 100% on-time delivery.
Teaching Assistant at Queen Mary University of London
December 31, 2019 - August 18, 2025
Supported students at university level in 2019 by assisting with coursework and tutorials in computer science.
Freelance UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer at Spark Events, Design Crowd, etc.
June 1, 2025 - Present
Providing user-friendly UI design using Figma by analyzing client requirements to create high-quality responsive UI/UX designs that are intuitive and visually appealing. Creating social media templates in Canva collaborating directly with clients to produce Instagram templates that reflect branding and engage audiences. Managing full end-to-end client collaboration through needs analysis, iterative design, and delivery of client-ready solutions that meet project goals.
Computer Science Tutor at HD EDU (Remote)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Taught over 80 students by breaking down complex technical concepts into clear, structured explanations. Maintained 95% student retention through self-directed scheduling and consistent delivery.
UX/Solution Designer at Huawei Technologies
January 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Led requirement gathering and Python-based analysis of traffic patterns across 30+ rural network nodes, delivering forecasts with 85% accuracy to shape user-centric 4G/5G service planning in underserved areas. Led cross-functional collaboration across development, design, and operations teams to deliver spectrum-sharing solutions for markets in Thailand and Indonesia, optimizing coexistence of 4G and 5G networks to improve user experiences.
Web Developer at Huawei Technologies
May 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Led backend development of a network planning web application in an agile environment. Spearheaded performance optimization and system redesign that improved response times by 40% and enabled stable performance under 1,000+ concurrent enterprise users. Collaborated closely with frontend, business analysts, and test engineers to deliver key product features, achieving 100% on-time delivery across more than five product releases.
Teaching Assistant at Queen Mary University of London
December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Supported course delivery and assisted first-year students with academic tasks.
Mentor for First-Year Students (Volunteer) at Queen Mary University of London
December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Provided mentorship and guidance to first-year students.

Education

Master of Science at University of St Andrews
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Master of Science with Distinction (Artificial Intelligence) at University of St Andrews
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours (Computer Science) at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Master of Science with Distinction (Artificial Intelligence) at University of St Andrews
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours (Computer Science) at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (Cert. #UGDD8WAG7LZT)
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other