Ranjith Ravi

About Ranjith Ravi

With over a decade of experience in user-centered design, I craft scalable, intuitive experiences that power the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for global enterprises. My work focuses on simplifying complex workflows—balancing security, extensibility, and customization to help organizations work smarter.From banking and enterprise systems to robotics, I bring a systems-thinking approach and a strong focus on clarity, collaboration, and meaningful impact. I thrive on aligning user needs with business goals to drive experiences that are both human and high-performing.Beyond work, I’m passionate about design’s role in shaping a better world—exploring sustainability, circular economy principles, and the potential of design to drive social change.

Experience

1. Senior Product Designer

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   I am leading the design of Copilot extensibility using Copilot connectors, a transformative experience that empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Copilot by connecting their internal data sources. This product is central to enabling Copilot to deliver highly personalized, relevant, and context-aware insights across the Microsoft 365 suite.Key Responsibilities- Led design strategy for Copilot extensibility, shaping vision and roadmap for integrating third-party data into Microsoft 365 Copilot- Delivered Connector Gallery → scaled from 18 to 200+ connectors, boosted visibility 3x, and opened the ecosystem to ISVs- Launched One-Click Setup → simplified a 10-step flow into a guided quick start, driving 125% more connections and 2x data indexed- Influenced product vision with proposals for unified extensibility surfaces and knowledge-surfacing agents, now shaping Copilot’s roadmap- Mentored designers and aligned global teams (Redmond, Israel, China, India), ensuring consistency, scalability, and measurable outcomes (tenant attach rate, adoption, and satisfaction).Recognition: M365 Core Award, September 2025 — AI Embracer: Who set high goals and adopted a growth mindset to achieve product excellence.

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

  Master of Design, Communication Design

  2013 — 2015

• Cochin Refineries School

  High School, Computer Science

  1994 — 2006

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Engineer's Degree, Information Technology

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Illustration
• Packaging Design
• User Interface Design
• Visual Design
• Motion Graphics
• Short Films
• User Experience Design
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Interaction Design
• Drawing
• Photography
• Print Publication Design
• Concept Development
• Strategic Design
• Typography
• Packaging
• Adobe Illustrator