Lawrence Liu
@lawrenceliu
Experienced product manager focused on customer-centric solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in product and program management, technical sales, and consulting. My career spans across Fortune 500 companies and growth-stage startups, where I have held leadership roles that emphasize customer obsession and delivering impactful products. I thrive in agile environments and have a proven track record of spearheading initiatives that drive measurable success.
At Amazon, I currently serve as a Senior Product Manager, where I oversee a portfolio of internal data tools used by 18,000 monthly active users. My efforts in implementing a Generative AI-powered smart agent led to a significant reduction in ticket inflow and resolution times. Previously, at Cisco, I played a pivotal role in launching SkillsForAll.com and enhancing user experience for NetAcad.com, resulting in substantial increases in user engagement and satisfaction.
My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring that I lead teams effectively while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create solutions that not only meet business goals but also enhance the user experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Manager - Tech
Amazon
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Managed a portfolio of internal data tools used by 18,000 monthly active users, maintaining an average User Effectiveness Index of 92%. Led the development and implementation of a Generative AI-powered smart agent, reducing ticket inflow by 40% and average resolution time by 70% in under two months. Conducted MBRs, QBRs, annual goal planning, and semi-annual user research.
Senior Manager of Program Strategy
Cisco Systems
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Developed a 3-year horizon strategy, customer experience journey mapping, and whole offer modeling, leading to the launch of SkillsForAll.com. Spearheaded a 10-week consulting engagement for market sizing, competitive assessment, and user persona definition. Co-led annual forecasting and bi-weekly KPI/OKR reviews with leadership.
Group Product Manager
Cisco Systems
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Led global user research across 6 countries with over 70 interviews, resulting in user experience improvements for NetAcad.com. These enhancements increased Class Participants by over 60% and Net Promoter Score by 12.4 points. Managed a $1.5M annual budget and a team of 4 Product Managers.
Lead Product Manager
Cisco Systems
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Led the planning and execution of Webex Business Suite 31 Release 2 from business commit to general availability within an 8-month duration. Hired and cultivated a new team of 9 product managers in China, commuting every three weeks for 10 months. Established Scaled Agile Framework principles and designed information architecture in CA Agile Central for a division-wide transformation involving ove
Worldwide Community Lead
Microsoft
Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 5 months)
Managed a $1.1M annual budget and tripled SharePoint Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program membership. Launched and grew the public SharePoint Team Blog into a Top 10 Microsoft blog with 2M page views and 130K unique visitors per month. Implemented sharepoint.microsoft.com as the first Internet-facing SharePoint environment hosted by Microsoft.
Senior Account Technology Specialist
Microsoft
Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 5 months)
Contributed to a 5-member core team that secured an RFP for replatforming the Schwab.com website, resulting in a deal worth over $5M in software licenses and $11M in consulting services. Trained over 50 consultants on knowledge management techniques and best practices, positioning MCS NorCal as a top 3 global contributor. Designed and managed the company-wide deployment of Exchange Server 2000 for
Acting VP, Engineering
Bravanta
Jan 2000 - Present (25 years 5 months)
Crafted and presented the technology portion of a deal pitch to the Board of Directors and venture capitalists, securing $11M in Series C funding. Led an 8-month software development lifecycle for the initial launch of Bravanta Edge, a suite of cloud-based employee incentive and recognition applications. Managed a $4M annual budget and a team of 16 employees, including 2 Product Managers and 14 So
Lead Program Manager
Microsoft Consulting Services
Jan 1996 - Present (29 years 5 months)
Held overall technical responsibility, including leading a team of 6 developers, for a 10-month project culminating in the initial launch of the BananaRepublic.com e-commerce website. Designed the content and code deployment system for the 3.0 major update of Gap.com, GapKids.com, and BabyGap.com e-commerce websites. Co-led architecture design and quality assurance testing for a company-wide deplo
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Diablo Valley College
Certificate of Achievement, Electrical / Electronics Technology
Currently pursuing a Certificate of Achievement in Electrical/Electronics Technology, with planned completion in Fall 2024. This program focuses on practical skills and knowledge in the field.
University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering
Undertook studies in Materials Science and Engineering for three years. Gained foundational knowledge in the principles and applications of materials science.
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