Microsoft

Background

I joined Microsoft in late 2020, right in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: a time that demanded adaptability, empathy, and strong communication. Starting remotely during this period shaped my approach to teamwork and resilience, and over the past four years, I’ve evolved into a hybrid thinker, operating at the intersection of engineering and design.

My journey has taken me across multiple high-impact products, including SharePoint, Office.com (now M365 Copilot entrypoint), Windows, and Copilot. I’ve contributed both as a front-end engineer and, more recently, as a product designer, driving user-focused features from ideation to delivery.

Key Contribution

Engineering Excellence

As a Front-End Software Engineer, I’ve led and contributed to:

• End-to-end feature development for enterprise-scale applications, balancing technical performance with user experience.
• Front-end architecture decisions that improved maintainability and responsiveness across our platforms.
• Data collection and instrumentation efforts, enabling our teams to gather actionable insights and measure product success.
• Cross-functional collaborations, often acting as a bridge between design and engineering, ensuring user intent was faithfully represented in implementation.

Design Leadership

During a Product Design Internship, I deepened my UX practice by:

• Owning a product feature from discovery through delivery: conducting research, collaborating with PMs and engineers, and iterating based on feedback.
• Working within an established design system, while proposing thoughtful enhancements based on real user needs.
• Running and facilitating workshops, tailored for varied audiences: from strategic ideation sessions to cross-discipline syncs focused on cross-team collaboration.

This experience confirmed my passion for crafting thoughtful, user-centered solutions, and strengthened my conviction in the value of having design and engineering working in lockstep from day one.

Cultural Impact

Beyond my day-to-day role, I’ve also taken the initiative to:

• Lead the organization of internal events and social activities for our Oslo office: ranging from small team-building sessions to larger gatherings. These have played a meaningful role in boosting team morale, especially in a hybrid workplace.
• Champion inclusive team culture, demonstrating leadership and care for my peers’ well-being and engagement.

Projects Showcase

File Search Companion on Windows

Source

Reflections & Growth

My time at Microsoft has been instrumental in shaping who I am as a product builder. I’ve developed a deep appreciation for systems thinking, the power of cross-functional collaboration, and the importance of designing for scale.

While I can only showcase publicly available projects in this portfolio, they represent just a fraction of the work I've contributed to. There's so much more behind the scenes that I'm incredibly proud of.