Yan Liu currently serves as the Principal Product Designer in Microsoft, where she oversees the user experience and development of key products, including Teams, Copilot and Microsoft 365. Her work focuses on creating seamless, intuitive user experiences that bridge advanced AI technologies with human-centered design principles. She has been deeply involved in driving innovation to enhance collaboration, productivity, and accessibility for users worldwide.

Since 2018, Yan has gained extensive experience in product design and research through roles at leading companies like Spotify, the Boston Consulting Group, and the unicorn startup Nextdoor, contributing to a range of consumer and enterprise products. She has developed deep expertise in driving product growth, shaping product vision and strategy, crafting effective go-to-market plans, and innovating within the realm of 0-1 product development.

Passionate about turning ideas into impactful products, Yan thrives on achieving shared goals through collaborative teamwork. Her design philosophy emphasizes the seamless integration of business and technology to address complex challenges and deliver exceptional value to users.