# Danny Shin > Realtor at OWN Real Estate/ Keller Williams Peninsula Estates Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dannyshin Artist and designer turned creative-minded QA adept at assessing and testing web platforms, with a focus on optimizing user experience flows. Recognized for making insightful recommendations for improvements and enhancements. Meticulously detail-oriented, methodical, efficient, and organized with a dedication to ensuring that every aspect of the product, from functionality to aesthetics, exceeds user expectations. ## Work Experience ### Real Estate Agent @ Own Real Estate Jan 2026 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Realtor @ Keller Williams Realty, LLC Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### QA Analyst @ XL8.ai Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area • Created a QA Team and has led the overall QA processes for all UI-related AI products encompassing MediaCAT Sync, Translate, Dub, GTS Pro (Editor), EventCAT, and the XL8 website while also coordinating comprehensive QA testing with the Frontend team. • Identified, documented, and addressed over 300 bugs, usability enhancements, specific QA-related feature requests and UX flow issues across XL8 platforms and features through collaboration with frontend, backend, research, and product teams to iteratively improve product quality. • Utilized Jira, Shortcut software, and Notion platforms to track and update bug reports and enhancement requests, ensuring clear communication and resolution tracking. • Collaborated with sales team and external stakeholders to ensure accurate post-editing of subtitles for over 80 videos, while also developing and maintaining a comprehensive user manual handbook for XL8 MediaCAT, enhancing product understanding and usability for the sales team. ### Founding Member & Product Manager / Designer @ XL8.ai Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area • Played a role alongside co-founders and founding members, coordinating task updates, insights sharing, ownership assignment, early market research, customer needs identification, and challenges resolution for XL8 machine translation and Speech-To-Text services integrated into the MediaCAT Platform, achieving over 75% translation accuracy for clients. • Oversaw and managed the iteration of XL8's initial website, collaborating closely with external designers to ensure optimal implementation. • Provided tutorial and support to the sales team on effectively demonstrating and selling XL8 services to prospects. • Conducted interviews and successfully onboarded new backend and frontend team members, fostering and contributing a culture of innovation and collaboration to the growth and cohesion of the XL8 team. ### Product Designer @ Skava Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area • Designed user experiences for Skava's E-commerce platform, encompassing both B2B and B2C Store Front Platforms, as well as the Admin Platform. • Developed user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and implemented visual quality assurance measures to maintain design consistency and usability standards across various platforms, guiding the design and development process. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including the creative director, product managers, designers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure alignment and delivery of final products. ### Product Designer @ Drinkyourdrink Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area • Spearheaded the development of a proprietary real-time happy hour consumer product for an early-stage startup, collaborating closely with the CEO and engineering team to translate conceptual business solutions into functional e-commerce products. • Designed and iterated on multiple components such as the consumer app, marketing website, SEO-optimized web version for venues, and venue/vendor dashboard for business management, while also creating icon designs and small illustrations to enhance visual appeal and usability across all platforms. • Successfully launched Drinkyourdrink on the App Store, providing users with a convenient platform to discover and enjoy real-time happy hour deals. ### Freelance Designer @ Kendo Brands, Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area • Led the rebranding and redesign efforts for the OLEHENRIKSEN website, contributing to a refreshed and modernized online presence. • Designed web and mobile banners, as well as individual pages and visual layouts, to enhance the overall aesthetic and user experience of the website. • Worked closely with the creative director and design team to ensure alignment with client vision and brand guidelines, providing creative direction and implementing design solutions that effectively communicated the brand's identity and message to the target audience. • Delivered high-quality design assets within project timelines, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet client needs. ### Lead Web Designer / Developer @ California College of the Arts Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area • Designed and developed a website for the CCA Korean Association using HTML, CSS, and jQuery, focusing on creating a visually appealing and user-friendly interface. • Ensured a seamless user experience (UX) by overseeing the core aspects of website navigation, functionality, and interactivity. • Effectively communicated design concepts and updates to the Association President and small team leaders within the organization, facilitating collaboration and feedback. ### Student/Chimera Council and Leader @ California College of the Arts Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco Bay Area • Spearheaded the coordination and execution of New Student Orientation programs, facilitating smooth transitions for incoming students and fostering a sense of community within the school. • Organized a variety of events, including traditional school functions, special events, and extracurricular activities, to enhance student engagement and school spirit. • Acted as a liaison between students and administration, advocating for student interests and communicating fresh new ideas to improve campus life and activities. ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting / Drawing with Honor California College of the Arts ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dnydshin - Website: http://www.dnydshin.co --- Source: https://flows.cv/dannyshin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dannyshin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05