Dandi Feng
About Dandi Feng
Dandi Feng is the Lead UX Researcher for Global Platform Strategy at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in user experience research and design, having held various roles in organizations such as Porter Airlines, Alberta Health Services, and the University of Toronto.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Dandi Feng currently serves as the Lead UX Researcher for Global Platform Strategy at Thomson Reuters, a position held since 2023. Prior to this role, Feng worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior UX Researcher focusing on Product Communities from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, Feng briefly held the role of UX Researcher for the Customer Success Platform in 2021. In these positions, Feng contributed to various projects, employing advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify user needs and enhance user experience.
Education and Expertise
Dandi Feng holds a Master's degree in Information with a focus on User Experience Design from the University of Toronto. Feng also earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the same institution. Furthering professional development, Feng completed a program in Computer Programming with a specialization in Angular Web Development at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in 2020. This educational background supports Feng's expertise in UX and data analytics.
Background
Dandi Feng has a diverse professional background in user experience research and design. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Feng worked as a UX Researcher/Analyst at Porter Airlines Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Feng has also held various roles, including Human Factors Specialist at Alberta Health Services and User Experience Consultant at Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat. As a co-founder of NEXT Canada, Feng contributed to initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Achievements
Dandi Feng is recognized for leading design workshops and developing research practices tailored for design systems and conversational AI. Feng has a proven ability to translate complex information into accessible terms, facilitating effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. The deployment of advanced methodologies in user research has been a hallmark of Feng's work, contributing to the development of human-centered strategies and products.
Teaching Experience
In addition to research roles, Dandi Feng has served as a Lead Instructor at BrainStation since 2022. In this capacity, Feng shares expertise in user experience design and research with students, fostering the next generation of UX professionals. This role complements Feng's extensive experience in the field and reinforces a commitment to education and mentorship.