# Thao Nguyen

> UI Designer and Developer at Broadridge

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/thaonguyen

Hi, I'm Thao! I'm a UI Designer and Developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, turning complex problems into intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.

With a Cognitive Science background from UCSD, I dig into the “why” behind user behavior to solve real problems, not just surface-level requirements. I believe great design balances user empathy, technical feasibility, and business strategy, and I embrace a “fail first” mindset, testing, iterating, and refining solutions until they feel effortless.

Currently, I create B2B SaaS solutions for financial institutions, designing scalable systems serving 10,000+ advisors and building accessible, impactful experiences.

I’m passionate about design that doesn’t just look good, but transforms how people interact with technology every day.

## Work Experience
### UI Designer and Developer @ Broadridge
Jan 2019 – Present | San Diego, California, United States
• Lead end-to-end UI design and development for B2B SaaS solutions serving 10,000+ financial advisors across multiple financial institutions, defining UX strategies, building design systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions that drive business goals.
• Architect scalable design systems for financial advisor sites (2,500+ advisors, 10K+ monthly visitors) by designing 30+ modular Figma components and developing an HTML/CSS/JavaScript component library, cutting build time by 75% and eliminating custom development requests.
• Redesign financial advisor locator tools using iterative usability testing, flexible inputs, progressive information architecture, and Google Maps, streamlining client-advisor matching for 800+ advisors across 100+ branches.
• Implement enterprise-level accessibility strategies by developing WCAG 2.2 AA compliant solutions with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes, resulting in zero accessibility complaints since launch.
• Align stakeholders on enterprise initiatives by presenting interactive Figma prototypes and translating complex requirements into actionable design solutions that streamline project delivery, reduce costly revisions, and optimize outcomes.

### Lab Assistant @ InhibRx
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | La Jolla, CA
• Collaborated with research scientists to process and validate quantitative datasets, ensuring accuracy and on-time project delivery
• Managed lab operations, including equipment maintenance and inventory systems, optimizing workflow efficiency and minimizing downtime
• Trained and onboarded new team members on lab procedures and safety protocols, accelerating integration

### Server @ Kura Sushi USA
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

### Caterer @ UCSD Catering
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

### Tutor @ Unlimited Learning LLC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

### Barista @ Formosa Tea Time
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Anaheim, California, United States


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science
UC San Diego


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thao-nguyen-04bab313b

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Last updated: 2026-04-13