Kyle Spiess

About Kyle Spiess

I am a product management leader with many years of experience in the Microsoft Teams ecosystem. I lead a team of talented product managers who are responsible for delivering intelligent device experiences that enhance the meeting experience for Teams users. I am passionate about creating delightful and inclusive solutions that empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. I also work closely with our OEM partners, marketing, and customer teams to grow the adoption and user satisfaction of Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. I enjoy presenting at customer events, participating in podcasts, and mentoring other product managers. I am always eager to learn about new technologies and trends in the AI and meeting space domains.Previous experience includes software and hardware program management, hardware system architecture, part design, working with international and domestic technology partners, injection molding, die casting, sheetmetal design, electronic packaging, and motor control and automation. Experience working with core technology components including LCD and touchscreen development, storage devices, input devices, batteries, thermal solutions, audio components, and image sensors. Previously led the mechanical development and architecture of award-winning mobile projects including the Dell Venue Pro 11 Tablet and Ecosystem, XPS 15, XPS 12 Ultrabook, Alienware M18x, Latitude XT, Precision M6400 Mobile Workstation, XPS M1210, and XPS M170. Experience in advanced engineering and research organizations managing the development of new technologies and driving process improvements and metric development in various engineering organizations.

Experience

1. Principal Lead Product Manager Microsoft Teams Rooms

   Microsoft

   Nov 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead the Teams Rooms Intelligent Device Experiences product team that is responsible for Teams Rooms IntelliFrame, Teams Intelligent cameras, Multi-camera features, In-Room recognition, Companion experiences, etc.Engage in strategic planning and business development, aligning product roadmaps with customer needs and market trends, and supporting OEM partners by participating in long lead planning meetings and strategy discussions.Define and track key results (KRs) for the Teams Rooms team, aligning strategic priorities with business objectives, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives that drive significant progress towards organizational goals.

Education

• RWTH Aachen University

  Overseas Study, Mechanical Engineering

• Michigan State University

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Engineering
• Design for Assembly
• Visual Basic
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Business Process Improvement
• Sheet Metal
• Injection Molding
• Engineering Management
• Microsoft Project
• Design for Manufacturing
• Product Design
• Pro/Engineer
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Fmea
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Semiconductors
• Pro Engineer
• Ptc Creo
• Product Development
• Six Sigma
• Electronics Packaging
• Team Management
• Mobile Devices
• Ansys
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Product Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Windchill
• Testing
• System Architecture
• Pro/Mechanica