Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Preston Tong

San Diego

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Technician

M&E Computers
10.2023 - Current
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Recovered critical information from data back ups to restore functionality.
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Set up and maintained user accounts and client access.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
  • Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
  • Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.

UI and UX Design Internship

AI Sign
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces.
  • Worked closely with UX and product teams to define visual and functional requirements.
  • Conducted live user testing of components and functionality to evaluate effectiveness of designs and enhancements.
  • Created surveys and conducted user interviews for UX research.
  • Built a responsive website within the realm of crypto and implemented AI features to the digital product.
  • Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
  • Devised site maps and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies and end-user feedback.
  • Worked within a team of UX/UI designers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Psychology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
12-2026

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
01-2022

UX Certification - UX/UI Design

Design Lab
Remote
07-2025

Certification - Project Management

Coursera
Remote
07-2022

Skills

  • User research
  • UX design
  • User interface design
  • UX performance analysis
  • Usability testing
  • Responsive design
  • Information architecture
  • Wireframing and prototype design
  • UX architecture
  • User experience testing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

UI and UX Design Internship

AI Sign
10.2024 - 03.2025

Computer Technician

M&E Computers
10.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Psychology

University of California, San Diego

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Diablo Valley College

UX Certification - UX/UI Design

Design Lab

Certification - Project Management

Coursera
Preston Tong