Kayla Kinnunen

Head of Creator, Minecraft

Role: Head of Creator, Minecraft at Microsoft
Location: Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Kayla Kinnunen

As a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in tech and gaming, I have had the privilege of leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle hard technical problems and deliver innovative experiences that delight customers. I am a results-driven professional with a track record of delivering impact in ambiguous situations.My extensive experience includes working for industry leading companies such as EA, Microsoft, and Mojang Studios where I\'ve honed my skills in project management, team leadership, strategic planning, and product development. I have a deep understanding of the game development process, from conception to launch, and have overseen multiple projects across various platforms.In addition to my technical skills, I am also an excellent communicator and collaborator. I pride myself on building strong relationships with stakeholders, team members, and partners, fostering a culture of transparency and trust. I am passionate about developing innovative products that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.I am passionate about gaming and making our medium more accessible to creators of all skillsets and all backgrounds. At Mojang I\'ve been a leader on the Minecraft Creator initiative since 2020 where we\'ve extended the capability of the Bedrock platform, and improved workflows. If you\'re interested in chatting about creator platforms in gaming, reach out!

Experience

Head of Creator, Minecraft
Microsoft
Jun 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Java Programming
2004 — 2005
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Technology Management
2006 — 2008
Confederation College
Diploma, Multimedia Production
1998 — 2000

Skills

User Experience
Game Development
Perforce
Game Programming
Casual Games
Computer Games
Mobile Devices
Game Mechanics
Quality Assurance
Virtual Reality
Wii
Technology Management
Social Games
Mobile Games
Online Gaming
Video Games
Unity3d
Management
Game Design
Gameplay
Localization
Xbox 360
Mmo
Competitive Strategies
Xbox
Project Management
Ps3

Contact information

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Current company

Microsoft

Software Development · 10K employees · 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, 98052, US

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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