Blogger, technology enthusiast and graphics designer
Melbourne Area, Australia
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- Blogger at istartedsomething.com
- Graphics Design Specialist at Emotum Pty Ltd
- Graphics & Interface Specialist at JengaMedia
- Past
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- Contributing writer at Future Publishing
- Assisted speaker and volunteer at Microsoft
- Co-Founder and adminstrator at The Forum Insider
- Education
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- Monash University
- Melbourne High School
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Long Zheng’s Summary
Graphics designer and technical evangelist with broad experience in areas of client-based computing, user experience design, interface design and marketing communication. Particular interested in evangelising new and upcoming technologies, products and services. Also enjoy blogging, sharing insight and knowledge to other enthusiasts.
Long Zheng’s Specialties:
Branding and identity, web design, graphics design, interface design, user experience, photography, technology enthusiasm, blogging
Long Zheng’s Experience
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Blogger
istartedsomething.com
(Internet industry)
April 2006 — Present (3 years 9 months)
Responsible for writing and maintaining a technology-focused weblog catered to technical enthusiasts with over 540,000 hits monthly and 10,000 daily RSS subscribers.
Managed website growth, design and marketing. Required to stay up-to-date with latest technological developments. Occasional interviews with industry professionals.
** Programmed, designed and launched UX Taskforce mini-site - a community voting portal for Windows user experience bugs. Within 7 days: 18,000 votes; 449 submission, 573 registered users, 159,000 hits. -
Graphics Design Specialist
Emotum Pty Ltd
(Computer Software industry)
September 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)
Assist to conceptualise, design and develop user experiences for solution-focused applications for the mass-market.
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Graphics & Interface Specialist
JengaMedia
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
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Contributing writer
Future Publishing
(Public Company; Publishing industry)
December 2006 — December 2006 (1 month)
Contracted to write articles teaching novice computer users about the features and benefits of Windows Vista for the "Official Windows Vista Magazine" worldwide.
Issue 1. "Five ways to make sure you never miss a birthday again". (UK/AUS editions) -
Assisted speaker and volunteer
Microsoft
(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
August 2006 — August 2006 (1 month)
Collaborated with Frank Arrigo, Group Manager, Technical Evangelism at Microsoft to present a demonstration of the Office 2007 suite to an audience of high-school and university students at Microsoft's technology event TechEd Australia 2006.
Also performed technical volunteer roles throughout the TechEd event, speaking to and directing delegates. -
Co-Founder and adminstrator
The Forum Insider
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
June 2003 — March 2005 (1 year 10 months)
Founded and administered an information portal about internet-based softwares. Involved strategic and operational planning and coordination. Also participated in website development and content creation. Later acquired by Invision Power Services Inc.
Long Zheng’s Education
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Monash University
Business, Commerce, Multimedia Systems 2005 — 2009
* Awarded Golden Key for achieving top 15% academic achievement in 2005.
* Ranked top 10 students under Department of Marketing in 2005.
* Group project "Tabletop" won the annual "Studio" award, 2007. -
Melbourne High School
2001 — 2004
One of the most prestigious selective public school in Australia.
- Activities and Societies:
- Year 9 Form Captain
Additional Information
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Long Zheng’s Interests:
Technology, gadgets, photography, badminton, table tennis, sightseeing, skiing, travel
Long Zheng’s Groups:
Golden Key Society (Monash University)
Long Zheng’s Honors:
Microsoft Imagine Cup worldwide Software Design first-prize winner, 2008
Microsoft Imagine Cup Australian finalist, 2008
Monash University second-year Studio project award, 2007
TechSmith Community Spotlight, 2006
Long Zheng’s Contact Settings
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