Hi, I’m Mandy K Yu

Principal Experience Designer @Thoughworks, formerly @Wealthsimple

With a UxR focus & extensive experience in tech education, mentorship, & design strategy, she embraces storytelling as an essential part of her work.

 

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👽 Purpose

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🤝 People

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🔬 Process

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🎯 Practice

〰️ 👽 Purpose 〰️ 🤝 People 〰️ 🔬 Process 〰️ 🎯 Practice

 

WHAT DRIVES ME

  • Always asking the “why” to understand the context, limitations, and audience of any seemingly complex problem.

  • Placing emphasis on the growth and motivation of individuals to create better outcomes and solutions.

  • Unlocking new workflows and unblocking others while adapting to project needs, momentum, and challenges.

  • Embodying the learner mindset for continuous growth by investing in technical upskilling, coaching others, and leadership training.

OVER A DECADE OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

10+ yrs Workshop Facilitation

Experience with facilitating co-creation, strategic planning, and instructional workshops tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants.

Public Speaking

Extensive experience in hosting a variety of panel discussions, engaging speaking engagements, and conducting live talks that foster meaningful conversations.

4+ Cohorts of Curriculum Authorship + Education

Lecture experience for over 4 cohorts of the UX Full-time intensive program at BrainStation, Vancouver campus, helping students transition into the tech sector.