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Zhiying (Ivy) Wu

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

UI/UX Designer & Software Developer with a strong background in Figma, JavaFX, and full-stack development. Skilled in creating user-centered, responsive interfaces while ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.

Proficient in wireframing, prototyping, user research, and responsive design, with expertise in Figma, JavaFX (FXML, CSS), React, HTMX, and Python. Strong backend knowledge, including Spring Boot, Django, PostgreSQL, and API development for scalable and data-driven applications.

Developed interactive prototypes and scalable UI components, enhancing usability and performance. Integrated frontend applications with backend services, optimizing data flow and user interactions. Conducted usability testing and accessibility audits to create inclusive, high-performance experiences.

Passionate about bridging design and development, applying best practices in UI/UX and full-stack software engineering. Continuously evolving with industry trends to deliver innovative, user-friendly digital solutions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

UI/UX Designer

OreFox AI Limited
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed interactive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and development teams.
  • Designed user flows and journey maps, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user experience .
  • Created style guides and reusable design components to maintain visual consistency and scalability across web and mobile platforms.
  • Conducted usability testing and stadholder feedback sessions, iterating designs to improve user engagement and accessibility.
  • Improved website performance by optimising images, icons and UI elements, leading to faster load times and a better overall user experience.
  • Collaborated closely with developers and product managers, ensuring pixel-perfect UI implementation and smooth handoff between design and development.
  • Applied UX best practices and accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure inclusivity and a better experience for all users.

Frontend Developer

OreFox AI Limited
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed responsive, visually appealing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTMX, ensuring smooth user experience across devices.
  • Implemented dynamic front-end features, optimizing UI components for performance and accessibility.
  • Transforming Figma prototypes into functional, pixel-perfect interfaces.
  • Worked with Git and GitHub for version control, maintaining clean and efficient codebase.
  • Troubleshot and resolved front-end bugs, improving application stability and user interaction.
  • Applied responsive design principles, optimizing layouts for mobile and desktop platforms.

Java Full Stack Developer

QUT
07.2024 - 10.2024

Frontend Development (JavaFX & FXML)

  • Designed and developed interactive user interfaces using JavaFX and FXML, ensuring a responsive and visually appealing UI.
  • Implemented custom UI components and styling using CSS to enhance visual consistency.
  • Integrated FXML-based frontend with backend APIs, enabling real-time data updates and dynamic interactions.


Backend Development

  • Applied unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito to maintain code quality and reliability.

DevOps & Deployment

  • Managed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating builds, tests, and deployments.

Collaboration & Agile Development

  • Design and translating Figma prototypes into functional JavaFX components.
  • Participated in Agile Scrum workflow, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
  • Conducted code reviews and Git version control management, maintaining a clean and efficient codebase.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
07-2025

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C
  • Frontend: JavaFX (FXML, CSS), React, HTMX, HTML
  • Backend: Django, Nodejs
  • Database Management: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
  • Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma)
  • Responsive Design & CSS Styling
  • User Flow & Journey Mapping
  • Accessibility & WCAG Compliance
  • Translating Figma prototypes into JavaFX components
  • CI/CD Automation (GitHub Actions)
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Cloud Services: AWS (EC2, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
  • Agile Scrum & Sprint Planning
  • Unit & Integration Testing (JUnit, Mockito)
  • Version Control (Git, GitHub)
  • Code Reviews & Clean Code Principles

Timeline

UI/UX Designer

OreFox AI Limited
07.2024 - Current

Frontend Developer

OreFox AI Limited
07.2024 - Current

Java Full Stack Developer

QUT
07.2024 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Queensland University of Technology
Zhiying (Ivy) Wu