Jennifer O'Brien

Jennifer O'Brien has extensive work experience in the field of design and product development. Jennifer most recently worked at Spotify as the Director of Product Design starting in 2022. Prior to that, they held various roles at Microsoft from 2013 to 2022. At Microsoft, they served as the Principal Design Director for Microsoft Search, Assistant, and Intelligence, where they managed teams across multiple locations to enhance M365 products and services. Jennifer also served as the Design Director for Paint 3D, leading a diverse design team and collaborating with different departments to deliver a flagship product for Windows 10. Additionally, Jennifer worked as the Product Owner for Free-to-Play Mobile Games at Lift London.

Before their time at Microsoft, Jennifer worked at The Walt Disney Company as the Product and Design Lead for Social Games, where they led the development of large, online free-to-play games for Disney EMEA. Jennifer also achieved significant success with projects like Disney Superbia and Agent Alert. Prior to that, Jennifer gained experience at the BBC, where they held roles as the Lead Producer for CBBC Music, Producer for Children's Online Products, and Producer for Children's Live Site.

Overall, Jennifer O'Brien's work experience highlights their leadership abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in delivering innovative products and services.

Jennifer O'Brien began their education in 2001 at the University of Nottingham, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, completing their studies in 2004. Following this, they attended the University of Nottingham once again in 2004 to 2005 to obtain a Master of Science degree in Biological Photography & Imaging.