Terry Ballard

Terry Ballard is a seasoned UX professional with over 15 years of experience in design leadership and contribution. Currently serving as Principal Product Design Manager at Microsoft, they lead design efforts for the company's $19B+ database platform business. Previously, Terry held various roles, including User Experience Director at LANDESK Software and User Experience Lead at Halliburton. They have a strong commitment to understanding customer behavior and mentoring fellow designers, consistently advocating for user-centered design across diverse teams and organizations. Terry earned their degree from the University of Idaho, where they maintained a perfect GPA.