Hey Hey, My Name Is Jade Zhao
I'm a product manager in training with roots in ux research
About Me
Creating efficient solutions, one byte at a time.
Jade Zhao is a project manager in training with roots in UX research who excels at connecting strategy, design, and innovation. She focuses on creating intuitive, end-to-end solutions that align business goals with technical implementation. With a talent for simplifying complex concepts, building client relationships, and driving meaningful results, Jade consistently leads cross-functional initiatives that prioritize user needs and deliver exceptional outcomes.
She's passionate about building accessible, purpose driven products that recognize the interconnected impact on people, processes, and platforms. Whether defining strategy, conducting user research, or aligning stakeholders, her work reflects a strong bias for execution and a deep respect for collaboration.
Education
Jade is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with concentrations in Human-Computer Interaction/Design and Business and Society at Indiana University's Luddy School, where she earned a full merit scholarship.
Technical Expertise
Core Services
Specialized solutions for modern digital needs
Web Development
Building robust, scalable web applications with modern technologies and best practices.
- Custom Web Applications
- E-commerce Solutions
- API Development
- Performance Optimization
- Cloud Integration
- Security Implementation
UI/UX Research
Conducting user research to understand user needs and behaviors, and using the insights to inform design decisions.
- User Research & Analysis
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Interaction Design
- Usability Testing
- Design Systems
- Mobile-First Approach
E-commerce Solutions
Creating seamless online shopping experiences with secure, scalable, and user-friendly store platforms.
- Custom Store Development
- Payment Systems
- Product Management
- Cart Integration
- Order Fulfillment
- Sales Analytics
Course Work
Core coursework and academic achievements
UX Design Courses
Explored user research, prototyping, usability testing, and HCI principles through courses like Interaction Design Thinking, Use and Usability, and Interaction Design Research.
View ProjectsINFO-I 101: Introduction to Informatics
Problem solving with information technology; introductions to information representation, relational databases, system design, propositional logic, and cutting-edge technologies including CPU, operating systems, and networks.
View ProjectsINFO-I 201: Mathematical Foundations
Introduction to analytical, abstract, and critical thinking; deductive reasoning; and logical/mathematical tools in information sciences. Topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction, sets, functions, relations, and graph theory.
View ProjectsINFO-I 202: Social Informatics
Introduction to key social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Discusses current topics such as information ethics, relevant legal frameworks, popular and controversial uses of technology.
View ProjectsINFO-I 300: Human-Computer Interaction
Assessing software usability through quantitative and qualitative methods, including task analysis, usability studies, heuristic inspections, interviews, surveys, and focus groups. Designing and testing user interfaces using human-centered methodology.
View ProjectsINFO-I 308: Information Representation
Exploring the structure of information representation in digital systems, from low-level computer representations to formal design and query languages through Entity Relationship Modeling, the Relational Model, XML, and XHTML.
View ProjectsServe IT
The Laurie Burns McRobbie Serve IT Clinic at Indiana University's Luddy School connects students with nonprofits to create impactful technical solutions. Through this program, I've worked with organizations like:
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Location
Bloomington, IN