Cecilia Yue
About Cecilia Yue
Cecilia Yue is a Senior Product Designer at Guideline, with a background in finance and experience in product design and accounting.
Professional Experience at Guideline
Cecilia Yue currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Guideline, a role she began in 2024. Her work primarily focuses on combining her background in finance with product design to develop user-centric designs that align with business objectives.
Role at Karat Financial
Cecilia Yue worked at Karat Financial as a Product Designer from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she led the design work for two significant product lines, Books and Card. Her responsibilities also included running growth experiments and creating marketing materials, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in a startup environment.
Accounting Background at Zendesk and Deloitte
Cecilia Yue transitioned into product design after accumulating substantial experience as a Senior Accountant. She worked at Zendesk from 2018 to 2021 in San Francisco, California, and at Deloitte from 2017 to 2018 in Toronto, Canada Area. Her extensive accounting background, combined with her CPA credentials, serves as a strong foundation for her user-centric design approach that aligns with business goals.
Education in Accounting and Financial Management
Cecilia Yue studied Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Waterloo. She achieved both her Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree in 1970. Her educational background in accounting has provided her with a robust understanding of financial principles, which she integrates into her current role as a senior product designer.