Anqi CAO
About Anqi CAO
Anqi Cao is a UX Researcher II at Flexport in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a diverse background in UX research and design across various industries and regions.
Current Role at Flexport
Anqi CAO is currently a UX Researcher II at Flexport, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flexport is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that uses advanced technology to optimize shipping processes. In this role, Anqi contributes to the development and enhancement of user-centric logistics solutions by conducting comprehensive user research and applying findings to improve user experience.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
In 2021, Anqi worked as a UX Researcher at Airbnb for three months in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time, Anqi focused on improving user experiences for Airbnb's platform, which connects hosts and guests for short-term home rentals. Her contributions helped enhance the usability and engagement of the platform, leveraging user insights to inform design decisions.
Education and Expertise
Anqi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Amherst College and a Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington. Her academic background provides a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and designing user-centric solutions. This combination of anthropology and design engineering equips Anqi with a unique skill set for tackling diverse UX challenges.
UX Research Roles in China and the U.S.
Anqi's career includes a variety of UX research roles in both China and the United States. She worked at major companies such as Microsoft, Tripadvisor, Segway Robotics, and State Street Global Markets. These roles involved tackling UX challenges for consumer robotics, online travel, hospitality platforms, and mixed reality headsets, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability across different domains and markets.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional career, Anqi has a keen interest in anthropology and Classical Chinese poetry. She practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and performs comedy, highlighting her diverse set of hobbies. Additionally, she enjoys navigating ambiguous problem spaces and has a passion for creative storytelling and mentoring others to foster growth.