Natasha Rodriguez Soto

About Natasha Rodriguez Soto

I\'m a Product Manager Lead at Xbox with over 10 years of experience spanning cloud gaming platform development and strategy, new product introduction, and engineering. A combination that lets me navigate deeply technical problems while driving real business outcomes.At Microsoft, I\'ve led teams and product development for the cloud gaming platform, from game onboarding pipelines, developer solutions, and subscription models to expanding into new global markets and building innovative product solutions. My work has contributed to $50M+ in operating cost reductions, a 45% YoY increase in player engagement, and the expansion of the cloud games ecosystem by 600+ titles across multiple devices and regions. I also hold a patent for an innovative software solution and have won the Microsoft Gaming Hackathon in 2 categories.My background started in Mechanical Engineering at Chevron, where I led cross-functional projects, drove $13M in savings, and pioneered AR solutions for project management. That foundation shapes how I approach product work: with rigor, curiosity, and a genuine desire to find the best solutions. I believe the best teams are built on collaboration, shared learning, and a relentless focus on the customer, and I try to bring all three every day.

Experience

1. Product Manager Lead - Xbox Cloud Gaming & Platform

   Microsoft

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Lead a team of 7 PMs owning core cloud gaming platform capabilities across game onboarding, developer solutions, player feedback, new business models, and secure services- Expanded cloud games ecosystem by 600+ titles across multiple devices, modes, and regions- Delivered new cloud subscription tiers driving a 45% YoY increase in player engagement- Support cloud expansion to new markets including India and Smart TV gaming in Brazil- Delivered $50M in operating cost reductions with a roadmap to $100M+- Presented product strategy and investment recommendations directly to Xbox executives.

Education

• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2015

Skills

• Automation
• Solidworks
• Minitab
• R&D Experience
• Lean Manufacturing
• Gproms
• Matlab
• Energy Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Design for Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Ptc Creo
• Bilingual Communications
• Manufacturing Operations
• Cross Functional Team Building
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Analytic Problem Solving