Kristin Alexander
Sr. Design Researcher at Microsoft | Greater Seattle Area
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Kristin Alexander is a seasoned Sr. Design Researcher at Microsoft, where she leverages her extensive background in psychology to drive human-centered design and innovation across a range of products. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, Kristin possesses a unique blend of social science expertise and practical application, enabling her to uncover both articulated and latent customer needs. Her work is pivotal in shaping the user experience for award-winning products such as Microsoft Surface™, Kinect™, Xbox One™, and LeapPad™.
In her current role, Kristin employs a variety of human-centered research methods—including generative, formative, and summative research—to extract actionable insights that inform product development and digital transformation strategies. She is particularly adept at utilizing the Voice of the Customer to advocate for users throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that their motivations, pain points, and delighters are at the forefront of design decisions.
Kristin's key projects often involve cross-functional collaboration, where she integrates analytics and ethnographic research to develop compelling value propositions that resonate with both B2B and B2C markets. Her expertise in user experience and brand development not only enhances product usability but also drives strategic planning initiatives that align with Microsoft’s vision for innovation. As a thought leader in educational technology, Kristin is committed to creating products that not only meet user needs but also inspire and empower them, reinforcing her role as a crucial advocate for the customer within the tech industry.
Sr. Design Researcher at Microsoft in October 2019 to Present
Sr. Customer Experience Strategist at Microsoft in October 2021 to Present
Principal CX Strategist at Microsoft in November 2022 to Present
Founder & President at Accellia Consulting, LLC. in January 2015 to October 2019
Director of Consumer Strategy, Xbox at Microsoft in August 2010 to January 2014
Consumer Strategist, Xbox at Microsoft in September 2008 to August 2010
Group Research Manager, Surface at Microsoft in January 2007 to January 2008
Senior Product Planner, Surface at Microsoft in January 2006 to January 2007
Product Planner at Microsoft in January 2005 to January 2006
Research Lead, Incubation Strategy at Microsoft in January 2004 to January 2005
Adjunct Instructor, Qualitative Research Methods at University of Washington in January 2004 to January 2005
Research and Content Development Specialist, Preschool Products at Fisher-Price in January 2002 to January 2004
Consultant at Markle Foundation in January 2002 to January 2002
Director, Learning Technologies at Sapient in January 1999 to January 2001
Director at LeapFrog in January 1998 to January 1999
Research and Design Consultant at Microsoft in August 1996 to August 1998
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Strategy
Customer Experience
Strategic Leadership
Applied Research
Qualitative Research
Customer Segmentation Strategy
Moderating
Consumer Products
Coaching
Thought Leadership
Customer Experience Research
Systems Thinking
Design Thinking
Visual Storytelling
Strategic Thinking
Research
Customer Insight
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
Voice of the Customer
Strategic Planning
Segmentation
Marketing
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Analytics
User Experience
Go-to-market Strategy
Start-ups
Strategic Consulting
Product Innovation
Brand Development
New Product Development
Marketing Strategy
Market Analysis
Business Strategy
B2B Marketing
Content Strategy
Educational Technology
Enterprise Software
Management
Strategic Partnerships
Team Leadership
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Leadership
Focus Groups
Market Entry
Customer targeting
Value Propositions
Product Naming
Strategic Brand Positioning
Messaging Development
B2B Marketing Strategy
Marketing Research
Entertainment Content Strategy
B2C Marketing
Ethnography
Microsoft Surface
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