Shizhao Yu

Digital Operations Analyst at Sunshine Cosmetic Clinic & Medi Spa

Designed and maintained the clinic’s e-commerce website with responsive pages (HTML/CSS/JS) and integrated analytics dashboards for real-time insights. Implemented custom Odoo ERP front-end templates (QWeb/XML/JS) improving usability and automating reporting workflows. Built interactive dashboards for inventory using Python pipelines and web-based visualization for decision-making. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, improving online order conversion rates and site navigation efficiency.

Front-End Design/Engineer at On Chain Listings Inc

Developed and optimized responsive front-end components (React.js, Next.js, CSS modules); enhanced UI/UX by collaborating with designers and implementing reusable design systems and interactive elements. Conducted unit and integration testing (Jest, Cypress); collaborated with back-end engineers to define API contracts and integrate REST/GraphQL endpoints; documented UI/UX improvements and technical design updates to improve knowledge sharing.

UI/UX Designer at Bookshelf Mobile Application

Designed and developed a comprehensive UI/UX solution for a cross-platform digital book management app. Created a cohesive, book-inspired design system, optimized user flows, and developed reusable UI components. Built interactive prototypes, conducted user testing, and collaborated with Flutter developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.

Intern, Information Management Department at The First Company of China Eighth Engineering Division Ltd.

Built Tableau dashboards with interactive front-end visualizations to support data-driven decision-making. Collaborated on UI design for project management tools and developed security protocols using Python. Created Tableau dashboards contributing to market share growth; ML models increased completion rate and reduced budget overruns.

Teaching Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University

Automated grade monitoring with VBA, ensuring academic progress aligned with standards. Collaborated with lead teachers to identify student issues and develop effective strategies. Prepared equipment and materials, tracked attendance, graded assignments and exams using custom-built Python scripts. Provided supplemental one-on-one or group instruction to reinforce lessons.

Researcher at Independent Research

Conducted advanced research on the Black Widow Optimization Algorithm, focusing on integration with machine learning techniques. Developed a hybrid approach that synergized the algorithm’s metaheuristic strengths with ML-driven adaptability, resulting in a 50% improvement in algorithmic efficiency. Published findings in a peer-reviewed paper.

Digital Operations Analyst at Sunshine Cosmetic Clinic & Medi Spa

Designed and maintained the clinic’s e-commerce website, building responsive pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and integrating analytics dashboards for real-time business insights. Implemented custom Odoo ERP front-end templates (QWeb, XML, JavaScript), improving usability and automating reporting workflows. Built interactive dashboards for inventory tracking, leveraging Python for data pipelines but focusing on web-based visualization for decision-making. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, improving online order conversion rates and site navigation efficiency.

Front-End Design/Engineer (Intern) at On Chain Listings Inc.

Developed and optimized responsive front-end components (React.js, Next.js, CSS modules), improving application performance and scalability. Enhanced UI/UX by collaborating with designers, implementing reusable design systems and interactive elements that increased user engagement. Conducted unit and integration testing (Jest, Cypress) to ensure robust, high-quality front-end deliverables. Worked with back-end engineers to define API contracts and integrate REST/GraphQL endpoints into front-end applications. Documented UI/UX improvements and technical design updates, improving knowledge sharing across the team.

Teaching Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University

Automated grade monitoring with VBA, ensuring academic progress aligned with standards and achieving a 98% student satisfaction rate. Collaborated with lead teachers to identify student issues and develop effective strategies, resulting in a 30% improvement in student performance. Prepared necessary equipment and materials for teachers, tracked attendance, graded assignments and exams using custom-built Python scripts. Provided supplemental one-on-one or group instruction to reinforce lessons, increasing student engagement by 25%.