/Nǐ hǎo/
你好, I'm Elena.
I'm currently studying Systems Design Engineering @ UWaterloo (class of '27)
I've completed 4x internships in product design, tackling high-complexity problems across various industries ranging from biotech to ad-tech. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can take initiative and tackle high-impact problems.
I'm a designer who believes the best solutions start with deep empathy. I love diving into the 'why' behind user frustrations, translating those pain points into actionable insights and iterating until a product feels intuitive and effortless.
Outside of design I'm:
Experimenting with new recipes
Learning how to golf
Annoying my cat ฅ^._.^ฅ
Bouldering with friends
Traveling when I can
Experience
StackAdapt / Product Design Intern
2025
Plooto / Product Design Intern
2025
Purolator / Product Manager Intern
2024
Scispot (YC 21) / Product Designer
2023
Education
University of Waterloo / Systems Design Engineering
2022 - 2027