Kevin Lachapelle

About Kevin Lachapelle

I am a technology executive with a unique dual strength in deep technical innovation and high-levelstrategic leadership. Over a 30+ year career at Microsoft, I rose from software engineer to Vice President,driving major product initiatives that have impacted millions of users. I combine hands-on engineeringexpertise with executive vision, having built and led teams that delivered industry-defining products incloud gaming, multimedia, and consumer software.In my tenure, I spearheaded the launch of Project xCloud, Microsoft\'s groundbreaking cloud gamingservice that enables Xbox games to be played on any device. Earlier, I founded and led the teambehind Microsoft Expression Encoder, a pivotal video encoding tool born from the Expression Studio suite. I also co-invented the HighMAT multimedia format to improve consumer media compatibility, aninnovation adopted by top electronics manufacturers. These achievements reflect a pattern of bridgingcutting-edge technology with real-world impact – from helping build early versions of Windows andshipping the first iteration of Windows Movie Maker, to championing Xbox 360’s video streamingand backward compatibility features. I have been awarded 17 patents in streaming, video editing, andmultimedia technology, underscoring my passion for innovation.As Vice President of Xbox Platform, I oversee Xbox’s cloud, console, and PC platforms, aligning technicalroadmaps with business strategy to deliver the best gaming experiences worldwide. I thrive onmentoring diverse teams and fostering a culture of collaboration that drives product excellence. With thisbreadth of experience, I am excited to leverage my expertise in a CTO or SVP capacity, or as a BoardMember, to help organizations innovate at scale, craft transformative product strategies, and build highperforming teams for the next generation of technology.

Experience

1. Vice President Xbox Platform

   Microsoft

   May 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Oversee the end-to-end Xbox gaming platform across cloud, console, and PC, driving strategy andexecution for a unified ecosystem. Lead a multi-disciplinary organization of engineers and productmanagers to deliver continuous improvements in Xbox console software, online services, and cloudgaming. Ensure Xbox platforms offer best-in-class performance, quality, and accessibility for millions ofgamers, while guiding long-term technical vision in alignment with business goals.

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University

  BS, Computer Science, Mathematics

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Software Development
• Scrum
• Software Project Management
• Agile Project Management
• Product Planning
• Product Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Mobile Devices
• Windows Azure
• Software Design
• Video
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Multimedia
• Cloud Computing
• Silverlight
• System Architecture
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Team Management
• Saas
• Enterprise Software
• Streaming Media
• Mobile Applications
• Technology Evangelist
• Video Editing
• Sound
• Product Development
• Scalability
• Software Engineering
• Agile Methodologies