Product Manager, Cross-functional Leader & Experimentation Advocate
Hi, I’m Derek — a Product Manager who leads cross-functional teams to launch global products. I turn insights into impact through data, experimentation, and sharp execution.
Work Experience
Career Break
Learning & Growth
Following a company-wide restructuring at Microsoft, I took the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reinvest in my own professional growth. During this break, I focused on deepening my skills in AI, Product Management, UX and Project Management through formal certifications and hands-on projects. This time has also allowed me to explore new ideas, stay ahead of product trends, and prepare for my next challenge with fresh perspective and energy.
Microsoft
Product Manager II, Start Experiences
I led the product roadmap of AI-powered content integrations with major mobile partners like Xiaomi, Huawei, and Vivo — directly driving daily active users at 3 million.
Microsoft
Growth Product Manager II, Content Services
Spearheaded the global redesign of MSN Mobile Web across 50+ markets, resulting in significant improvements in user engagement and large-scale performance gains. I also led sign-in integration efforts for the China market across Edge and MSN, resulting in 4 million new DAUs and 100M additional pageviews annually. My focus on localization led to $300K in annual cost savings through streamlined Windows lock screen content localisation.
Microsoft
Regional Program (Product) Manager, Global Ops
I managed feature rollouts for Microsoft’s AI-powered news feeds in 11 Asia-Pacific markets. I lead and drive market testing, launched Windows taskbar integrations, and led user research to localize features effectively. With a team of 20+ vendors under my guidance, we executed personalized content strategies that drove measurable engagement gains across key markets.
Microsoft
Program (Product) Manager, Global Ops
Over four years, I coordinated 50+ feature rollouts annually across platforms like MSN.com, Microsoft Start, and Edge. I ran A/B experiments to enhance user engagement, implemented region-specific localization, and worked closely with vendors to surface actionable insights from on-the-ground feedback. My product stewardship helped shape content experiences for millions of users globally.
Global Yellow Pages
Digital Product Manager
I led the redesign and relaunch of Yellow Pages’ business portal, doubling monthly active users and pageviews within 10 months. I also introduced a self-service automation flow that streamlined listing claims and strengthened our market position.
APACTix (now Ticketmaster SG)
Frontend Web Developer
I engineered frontend experiences for the 28th SEA Games and SportsHub Singapore’s ecommerce platforms. From building 3D interactive seating maps to launching upsell modules and auto-suggest features, I brought user-first ecommerce experiences to life.
Professional Certifications
Certified Scrum Master ®
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