Stepping into UX: A panel discussion

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Are you looking for a UX role and navigating the challenging job market? Come join us in this event to hear from UXers ranging from junior to senior about their career journey and how they landed their current role. We will devote time for Q&A in a panel format in the 2nd part of the event.

Agenda:
5:00 pm - LTUX intro
5:10 pm - UX career shareout
5:30 pm - Panel Q&A
5:55 pm - Closing

Speaker bios:

Yuwei Li, UX Designer II, Amazon
As a UX Designer II at Amazon, Yuwei Li (she/her) shapes AI-powered enterprise experiences across interconnected platforms that help 1.6M employees discover AI tools and work more efficiently. As an early-career designer, she earned 30+ interview opportunities and multiple mid-level offers in a challenging job market. She’s passionate about emerging AI UX patterns, mentoring early-career designers, and helping others grow resilience through complexity.

Wuke Zhou, Senior Product Designer, Okta
As a Senior Product Designer at Okta, Wuke (she/her) specializes in complex B2B enterprise solutions and Design Systems. She has navigated the job market's ups and downs, experiencing many of the same challenges today's applicants face—from unclear career direction to the frustration of a tough market. Passionate about mentoring, Wuke is dedicated to helping early to mid-career designers build their confidence and find their footing. She is excited to share her journey and the practical interview strategies that helped her land her role.

Ardhra Sivasankaran, Content Designer, Microsoft Security
Ardhra is a Content Designer (UX) at Microsoft Security, where her passion for supporting people joins hands with her love for languages and product experience.

She started out in Mechatronics Engineering but found her way into Communications for Tech and then to Product, building experience across tiny, midsize, and large organizations. She pursued a Master's in Communication and Digital Media at the University of Washington (Seattle) to explore storytelling, marketing, and strategy.
With this broad portfolio and squiggly career path, she attributes her opportunities to her innate curiosity and love for writing. Reach out to her on LinkedIn for input on rewriting your resume or framing interview answers.

Shiqiu Sun, Product Designer, Verily (Alphabet)
As a Product Designer at Verily (Alphabet), Shiqiu Sun (she/her) designs data and AI platforms that empower researchers to turn complex data into insights. Having gone through 40+ interviews in a tough job market, she’s learned not only to sharpen her skills but also to grow her mindset. She's very passionate about design and solving complex problems, Shiqiu loves sharing her journey with those navigating similar challenges—whether it’s job-hunting or ramping up in complex domains. She’s excited to connect, exchange stories, and encourage each other’s growth.