I design products
people love to use.
I'm a Product Designer with a background in behavioral psychology. I turn complex problems human-centered experiences that create impact.
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive set of skills developed through years of experience in design, development, and human-computer interaction research.
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Awards & Certifications
Professional certifications and awards that have helped me build expertise in UX design, development, and project management.
This certification demonstrates my proficiency in project management principles, processes, and methodologies. It covers key areas such as team building, stakeholder engagement, process groups, and the application of Agile, hybrid, and predictive approaches to ensure project success.
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My academic background and formal education that has shaped my understanding of human-computer interaction and cognitive science.
Simon Fraser University
September 2018 – August 2024 | Burnaby, BC
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science with focus on understanding human cognition, user experience design, research methodologies, and the intersection of technology and human behavior.
Relevant Courses: Software Design and Development (CMPT 225), Data Structures and Algorithms (CMPT 125/127), UI Design (CMPT 363), HCI and Cognition (IAT 201), Interface Design (IAT 334), Design Evaluation (IAT 432)
Testimonials
Feedback and testimonials from colleagues, clients, and collaborators who have worked with me.
Izaz! It has been great getting to know you and having you on the team with your unique skills & love of food! All the best with your studies and with future coop placements. I hope that you stay in touch and continue to join us for future team events!
LaurieTeam Lead at Vancouver Coastal HealthIzaz, it was so great to have you part of the team. It was nice to test out Notion with someone else and thanks for organizing the content audit. I am so glad you have joined us on the walks and looking forward to more this summer. All the best with the next semester. Also, thanks for the chicken demo! It was really delicious.
AllyCommunications Specialist at Vancouver Coastal HealthBest of luck Izaz! Appreciate your infusion of ideas and energy to try different things around the communication front. It will bode well in future roles :) Take care and stay in touch!
VivianCommunications Manager at Vancouver Coastal HealthDear Izaz, It was so much fun getting to hear your talk on the website. I can feel your enthusiasm for design and functionality oozing out! Wish we had more time to get to know one another. I will always think of you when I think of social media and cooking. Thank you for showing us your chicken recipe! It was delicious and so much fun to make with colleagues. All the best in your future endeavours and good luck in next semester :)
RoDigital Communications at Vancouver Coastal Health
Izaz, love your enthusiasm and love of food, and enjoyed our chat on the walk. Best wishes to your next semester and all the fun/exciting adventures ahead.
SandraCommunications Coordinator at Vancouver Coastal HealthIt has been great working with you, Izaz. Thank you for quickly learning the ins and outs of the Engage VCH platform and for setting up the medical staff website engagement. Wishing you all the best with your future studies! (Based on all the other posts, it looks like I missed out on some fantastic food tips. I have to say I am a little jelly :).)
Emina DervisevicPlatform Manager at Vancouver Coastal HealthIzaz, it's been really fun getting to know you these past few months. Thank you for inspiring to cook more and really enjoyed the Kung Pao chicken that you taught us how to make! I continue to be amazed with all the great dishes you make when you share those amazing photos with me. Makes me so hungry! I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and confident you will be successful in whatever you do! Please keep in touch and hope you can continue to join us for walks or drinks when you are available. Have a wonderful spring/summer!
AmyColleague at Vancouver Coastal HealthHello Izaz, Your time with the team flies! I wish we had more time working together. Thank you for bringing in new ideas/tools/perspectives to our work. Your enthusiasm and openness to work and to life will take you very far. We are rooting for you. I have to say, Izaz, that I am sooooo amazed by your cooking talent. Seeing someone from outside of my hometown excel with our iconic cuisine dish just simply blows my mind. I appreciate how you are constant on the lookout to try out new things. Hope our paths will cross again and keep in touch.
JingColleague at Vancouver Coastal Health
Izaz, Our time working together was short but sweet. Appreciate all your communications expertise and all that you have done to support the MQLP team over these last few months! You're full of great ideas, enthusiasm and you definitely bring a great energy to team work. Best of luck in your next stages of your career :)
Krystal KerschColleague at Vancouver Coastal HealthDear Izaz, We haven't worked closely together as much but I really appreciate all you've done for the team and the amazing work in communication materials. Everyone praises your hard work and enthusiasm you brought. Best wishes to you in the future, and thanks for everything! 😊
KanaColleague at Vancouver Coastal HealthIzaz, It was very nice to get to know you and learn about your passion of cooking and photography. I wish you all the best for your future endeavor. Hope your next semester will be awesome. Keep in touch 👍🔥🍜
VyColleague at Vancouver Coastal HealthIzaz, It was so great to work with you. Thank you for your support in developing the engagement page and for sharing your experiences with us. Thank you for all you have done. Best wishes for your studies and future endeavours. Take care, and please keep in touch! 😊
DanielaColleague at Vancouver Coastal Health
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