Derek Zhou

Derek Zhou has a diverse work experience in various industries. Derek started their career as a Graphic Designer Intern at Fatlace in 2013, where they focused on finalizing and printing designs on various mediums. In 2017, they joined Zicasso as a Junior Graphic Designer, working on photo editing, UX/UI design, and typography. Derek then moved on to Cruise Automation in 2017 as an Autonomous Vehicle Trainer, where they worked in teams to monitor software and troubleshoot autonomous behaviors. Most recently, Derek worked at Broadly as a Web Designer, specializing in client facing website design, SEO, content management, and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.

Derek Zhou completed their Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from California State University - East Bay from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate Degree in Arts and Humanities with a focus on Design and Applied Arts from City College of San Francisco from 2009 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Derek Zhou has also obtained several certifications. In 2021, they became a Duda Certified Platform Professional, Duda Certified Platform Specialist, and Duda Certified in Web Design from Duda. Derek also obtained the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification from Google. In 2022, they acquired the Advanced Google Analytics, Google Analytics for Beginners, and Google Ads Display Certification from Google. Furthermore, in 2021, they completed courses on Getting Started in User Experience and UX Foundations: Research from LinkedIn.