Danielle Schmitt

About Danielle Schmitt

Danielle Schmitt is an innovative product leader with a passion for user-centric design, pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible, and coaching teams to be more collaborative and iterative. She is renowned for her strategic thinking and forward-thinking approach to product development, with proven results in product management, technical product management, business planning, and operations. She has a history of leading innovative products such as Paint 3D and Copilot for Microsoft 365, where she has established herself as a thought leader in advancing the field of generative AI within Microsoft\'s ecosystem.As an MBA graduate with a background in Computer Science (including development experience) and work experience spanning both the US and the UK, Danielle approaches problems from a unique perspective. Her welcoming personality and quick learning ability enable her to connect and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. She is detail-oriented and organized, yet also creative and a strong presenter, which allows her to create clarity even through complex technical and organizational challenges.Danielle constantly strives for personal and professional growth, always seeking to learn more about opportunities to improve the world with technology.‍

Experience

1. Principal Product Manager (Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat)

   Microsoft

   Feb 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• UC San Diego

  B.A., Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts

  1999 — 2003

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  MBA, Business Administration

  2009 — 2011

• Chapman University

  B.S., Computer Science

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Sharepoint
• Business Intelligence
• Team Management
• Powerpoint
• Object Oriented Design
• User Interface Design
• Software Development
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Integration
• Web Design
• Project Planning
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Marketing
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Team Leadership
• C++
• Photoshop
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Software Engineering
• Product Development
• Public Speaking
• Process Improvement
• Competitive Analysis
• Microsoft Technologies
• Project Management
• Management
• Data Analysis
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Presentation Development
• Strategy
• E-Commerce