I am a seasoned web designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in creating elegant, high-end websites for luxury brands. My expertise includes crafting modern, refined interfaces that elevate brand identity and enhance user engagement. I excel in translating client visions into visually stunning digital experiences, particularly for luxury watch boutiques and exclusive communities. I am committed to delivering tailored designs that blend aesthetics with usability and drive brand differentiation.

Daniel Zhang

I am a seasoned web designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in creating elegant, high-end websites for luxury brands. My expertise includes crafting modern, refined interfaces that elevate brand identity and enhance user engagement. I excel in translating client visions into visually stunning digital experiences, particularly for luxury watch boutiques and exclusive communities. I am committed to delivering tailored designs that blend aesthetics with usability and drive brand differentiation.

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I am a seasoned web designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in creating elegant, high-end websites for luxury brands. My expertise includes crafting modern, refined interfaces that elevate brand identity and enhance user engagement.

I excel in translating client visions into visually stunning digital experiences, particularly for luxury watch boutiques and exclusive communities. I am committed to delivering tailored designs that blend aesthetics with usability and drive brand differentiation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior DevOps Engineer at CGI Inc
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
Led cloud migration projects across Google Cloud and AWS for offshore wind sector, reducing downtime by 30% and boosting service reliability. Designed automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI, cutting deployment times by around 50%. Built IaC solutions with Terraform and Ansible to streamline provisioning, optimized multi-cloud architectures for high availability, and implemented security controls (IAM, VPC, encryption) and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive performance improvements.
DevOps Engineer at Capgemini
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Developed and maintained cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP for scalable web and mobile applications with high availability. Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines, automated provisioning and configuration management tasks, and monitored systems using ELK Stack and CloudWatch. Collaborated with development teams to integrate security practices into deployment workflows and supported migration of legacy systems to cloud platforms.
Senior Front-end Developer at CGI Inc
October 1, 2019 - February 1, 2026
Led the development of a high-traffic web platform, improving load times by 30% through code optimization and efficient asset management. Integrated multiple secure APIs, ensuring reliable data fetches and seamless user experience across devices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design intuitive UI components aligned with branding guidelines. Mentored junior developers, fostering best practices and improving code quality and productivity. Implemented responsive design principles, increasing mobile user engagement by 25%. Established CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing bugs in production. Conducted usability testing and improved accessibility to WCAG compliance.
Front-end Developer at Capgemini
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Developed dynamic web components using React.js, improving page reactivity and user engagement. Collaborated with backend teams to integrate secure API endpoints and troubleshoot data synchronization. Created reusable UI elements, reducing development time for new features by 20%. Participated in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and readability. Implemented responsive layouts and performance improvements through lazy loading and code splitting. Translated wireframes into functional interfaces, maintained documentation, and assisted in deploying applications to cloud platforms.
Senior Web Designer at CGI Inc
October 1, 2019 - February 1, 2026
Led the design of high-end websites for luxury brands, focusing on elegant aesthetics and user-centric navigation. Collaborated with developers to implement responsive designs ensuring seamless performance across desktop and mobile devices. Developed custom UI components and interactive prototypes that improved user interaction time. Directed branding and style guide creation for luxury watch boutiques to maintain consistent visual identity. Enhanced website accessibility and usability, achieving compliance with WCAG standards for premium clientele. Led client workshops to translate brand philosophy into visual design concepts, resulting in higher client satisfaction. Optimized website layouts for faster load times, decreasing bounce rates by 15%. Worked closely with marketing teams to align website design with digital campaigns, boosting lead capture. Implemented SEO best practices in design and coding, improving organic traffic by 25%. Mentored junior designers and interns, fostering
Web Designer at Capgemini
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Designed visually appealing websites for small to medium luxury brands, focusing on modern aesthetics and brand storytelling. Created wireframes and prototypes to demonstrate website functionality and flow for stakeholder approval. Integrated multimedia elements such as high-resolution images and videos to enhance visual storytelling. Collaborated with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of design concepts. Maintained consistency in style and branding across multiple web projects for luxury clients. Developed and maintained client websites using WordPress and custom HTML/CSS frameworks. Optimized sites for mobile devices, increasing mobile traffic engagement by 30%. Implemented client feedback effectively, reducing revision cycles by 20%. Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of all design phases. Participated in client meetings to communicate design ideas and gather requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Retail