Microsoft

Since joining Microsoft in 2021, I've witnessed remarkable shifts in how we live and work. The global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the rapid emergence of groundbreaking AI technology, has reshaped our daily lives. These changes have blurred the lines between traditional workspaces and personal time, ushering in more flexible and adaptive ways of working. With that flexibility, however, comes added complexity, as users now face the challenge of managing an ever-growing flood of information and administrative tasks.

Design plays a critical role in addressing these evolving demands by simplifying complexity and enhancing the user experience. It's about crafting intuitive solutions that help people stay productive and creative, without feeling overwhelmed by their tools. This philosophy aligns with Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

As a designer in the M365 Core Studio, I've contributed to this mission through several transformative projects. My work on Cortana focused on integrating assistive, conversational AI into Microsoft 365, helping users manage tasks using voice interactions to enhance accessibility and inclusivity. I also helped define the user experience for Microsoft 365 Copilot's Extensibility, enabling seamless integration with both internal and external data sources through plugins. Whether retrieving business data from Microsoft Graph or connecting to services like Jira or Salesforce, users can perform complex tasks without ever leaving the M365 environment.

Today, as a Senior Product Designer, I lead design efforts for People Companion, part of the Microsoft 365 Companions for Windows. These initiatives aim to elevate productivity and creativity in the modern workplace by making interactions more personal, contextual, and efficient.

My journey at Microsoft continues to be an inspiring exploration of how design and AI can transform the way people engage with technology. By pushing the boundaries of innovation, we're creating experiences that not only serve today's needs but also anticipate what comes next. AI is opening doors to more intuitive, accessible, and empowering tools that help people do more in a world full of potential.

Please note: While mindful of the confidentiality protocols that surround incubation projects, the specifics detailed here are limited to those publicly released.