Carolyn Sun
About Carolyn Sun
Carolyn Sun is a Senior Product Designer with experience at several companies, including Autodesk and Vendr. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Psychology from Duke University.
Current Role at Vendr.com
Carolyn Sun serves as a Senior Product Designer at Vendr, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience and product design, contributing to the company's mission to streamline software purchasing. Her expertise in product design is instrumental in developing solutions that meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Autodesk
Prior to her current role, Carolyn worked at Autodesk as a Senior Product Designer from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was responsible for leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product offerings. She also held the position of Product Designer at Autodesk from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to various design projects.
Internship Experience
Carolyn has gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2017, she worked as a UI/UX Design Intern at Alation for three months in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she completed a UI Design Internship at fireflies.ai for three months in the same year. These roles provided her with foundational skills in user interface and user experience design.
Educational Background
Carolyn Sun earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University, where she studied Computer Science and Psychology. This educational background has equipped her with a unique perspective on both technical and human-centered design, informing her approach to product design.
Design Leadership at Duke Chronicle
During her time at Duke University, Carolyn held significant roles at the Duke Chronicle. She served as the Associate Design Editor from 2015 to 2016 and later as the Graphic Design Editor from 2016 to 2017. In these positions, she led design projects and collaborated with editorial teams, enhancing her skills in graphic design and team leadership.