Meng Yang
About Meng Yang
Meng Yang is a Staff UX Designer specializing in user experiences for data-intensive web applications, particularly in dashboard design and data visualization. With over a decade of experience, Yang has held various roles at notable companies including IBM, Pegasystems, and NetBrain Technologies.
Work at Invoca
Meng Yang has been employed at Invoca as a Staff UX Designer since 2022. In this role, Yang focuses on designing user experiences specifically for data-intensive web applications, emphasizing dashboard design and data visualization. This position builds on Yang's extensive experience in user experience design, allowing for the application of advanced design principles to enhance user interfaces.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to joining Invoca, Meng Yang held several significant positions in user experience design. Yang worked at NetBrain Technologies Inc. from 2015 to 2021, where roles included Manager of Customer Insights Program and Lead Interaction Designer. Before that, Yang served as a Senior Interaction Designer at Pegasystems for one year and as a Senior Interaction Designer at Kronos for one year. Additionally, Yang spent two years at IBM as a Lead User Experience Researcher and Strategist for IBM Connections.
Educational Background
Meng Yang earned a Ph.D. in Information and Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing the program from 2000 to 2005. Yang also holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Beihang University, where studies were completed from 1994 to 1998. Furthermore, Yang obtained a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp between 2017 and 2018, enhancing technical skills in software engineering.
Expertise in User Experience and Customer Insights
Meng Yang possesses a strong background in user experience design and customer insights research. With over a decade of experience in enterprise user experience design, Yang's approach to creating user interfaces is informed by a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors. This expertise is evident in Yang's focus on developing intuitive and effective user experiences across various platforms.
Career Development and Roles at IBM
Meng Yang's career includes multiple roles at IBM, spanning from 2005 to 2013. Yang began as a Usability Engineer Intern for Rational Application Developer and progressed to User Experience Researcher for Lotus Sametime and Lotus Notes. Yang also served as an Interaction Designer for Lotus Connections and as a Lead User Experience Researcher for LotusLive. These roles contributed significantly to Yang's professional development in user experience design.