Hello, I'm Zian

I solve problems
by designing & building

Product designer and photographer crafting thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences that balance beauty with function.

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Selected Projects

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zBudget

A personal finance app built because Mint shut down — and my friends and I still needed to budget. Privacy-first, on-device budgeting with voice input and optional bank sync.

Swift SwiftUI iOS App SwiftData StoreKit 2
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Photo Pal

The all-in-one shoot planner for professional photographers. Track clients, gear, weather, travel times, golden hour, finances, and deliverables — all in one place.

Swift SwiftUI iOS App MapKit CloudKit WeatherKit
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AutoSync

Effortless, real-time folder synchronization for macOS. Keep files perfectly in sync across drives, folders, and external storage — without thinking about it.

Swift SwiftUI macOS App FSEvents
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Grainify

A film camera simulator for iPhone that brings the analog photography experience to your pocket. Load a roll from 9 meticulously recreated film stocks, shoot until it's full, then develop in a virtual darkroom.

Swift SwiftUI iOS App AVFoundation Core Image
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Server Status

A full-screen, auto-rotating server dashboard built for a small screen on your desk. Monitor CPU, memory, storage, and network in real time with glanceable widgets and instant visual alerts.

Swift SwiftUI macOS App SMB Tailscale

Where I've been

July 2023 — Present

Consultant 2+ yrs

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCSK)

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Drove automation initiatives migrating data from SAP R/3 to AWS S3, creating real-time PowerBI dashboards and reducing processing time by 85%.

Built data visualization systems using Power Automate and Power BI, saving 20+ hours per month. Directed cross-functional projects that cut hiring cycles from 30 days to 5. Led a company-wide Copilot demo showcasing practical AI applications.

Nov 2021 — Dec 2022

Product Manager 1 yr

GreatGetaways

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Developed RPA solutions for customer support, cutting processing time by 80% and operational costs by 45%. Crafted go-to-market strategies that achieved a 15% rise in conversion rates within the first quarter.

Launched a personalized recommendation engine, increasing CTR by 65% and reducing early exits by 85%.

Apr 2021 — Nov 2021

Product Manager 7 mos

Edugionville

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Designed and launched a gamified web-based platform for educating children about various industries and careers. Conducted extensive user research, identifying customer pain points and translating insights into actionable product improvements.

2020

Software Engineer Intern 6 mos

BehAIvior

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Designed and developed a React-based web app integrating fitness device data with an AI model supporting addiction rehabilitation, helping raise $1.1M in funding.

Education

Northeastern University

M.S. Project Management, 2022

University of Pittsburgh

B.S. Computer Science, 2020

Certifications

  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
  • CAPM

A bit about me

I'm Zian Meng — a product designer and builder based in New York. I've spent years at the intersection of technology and design, consulting for companies on automation and digital transformation, while pouring my creative energy into apps and experiences that feel human. I'm also a photographer who's shot campaigns for brands like JBL.

When I'm not shipping products, you'll find me behind a camera lens, chasing light and experimenting with film. That restless curiosity is why I build — I'm drawn to problems worth solving and products I actually care about using myself.

  • Product Design
  • UX Research
  • Swift / SwiftUI
  • React
  • Figma
  • AWS
  • Automation
  • Photography

Let's build together

Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.