Changying Zheng

Changying (Z) Zheng is a seasoned design leader with extensive experience in design operations and education. Currently serving as the Head of DesignOps for Product Experience at Cloudflare since 2020, Zheng emphasizes human values in product strategy and development. As a founding member of the Design Leaders Community, Zheng fosters innovation and collaboration among top-level design leaders. Zheng also holds multiple adjunct professor positions at various universities, including California College of the Arts and University of San Francisco, where teaching focuses on design thinking and leadership. Previous roles include Product Design Lead at VMware and Associate Director of Interaction & UI/UX Design at the Academy of Art University, as well as entrepreneurial experience as President and co-founder of Maggiemudd. Zheng holds degrees in educational technology, graphic design, scientific English, and has completed leadership programs at prestigious institutions.