Cordell Jones

About Cordell Jones

As Partner Director of Program/Product Management and Engineering at Microsoft, I have over 15+ years’ experience leading AI-driven initiatives to improve Windows release processes, workflow optimization, and engineering efficiency. I oversee programs like Windows Insider to enhance user engagement and strengthen the Windows ecosystem. My expertise includes product management, artificial intelligence, workflow optimization, and geospatial systems. I aim to align organizational goals with innovative strategies, promote collaboration, and drive operational excellence.

Experience

1. Partner Product General Manager - Windows

   Microsoft

   Feb 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Drive AI innovation across Windows release and delivery processes, enabling the organization to accelerate value delivery to customers. Led a cross-functional team focused on optimizing engineering workflows, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and product development velocity. Championed customer engagement through the Windows Insider Program, providing early access to new features and gathering actionable feedback. These initiatives collectively increased the cadence of innovation and strength of the Windows ecosystem.

Education

• Tuskegee University

  BS, Computer Science

Skills

• Agile Project Management
• Business Intelligence
• Silverlight
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership Development
• Integration
• Program Management
• Windows Azure
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Software Design
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Sdlc
• Project Management
• Test Automation
• Web Services
• Technical Leadership
• Scalability
• Software Engineering
• Software Development
• Scrum
• C#
• .net
• Software Quality Assurance
• Coaching
• Software Project Management
• Online Services
• Distributed Systems
• Strategy
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Technologies
• Visual Studio