Summary
Joanne Xiao is a Senior Product Manager specializing in crypto products at PayPal, combining 11 years of engineering and product experience with a Master’s in Engineering Management from Duke. She progressed from mechanical and construction engineering into product strategy and blockchain product management, bringing a systems-thinking approach to complex technical and regulatory problems. Known for clear storytelling through data visualization, she is analytical, action-oriented, and comfortable taking measured risks to accelerate product adoption. Her strengths in context, connectedness, adaptability, intellection, and strategic thinking help her bridge engineering, business analytics, and stakeholder communication. Based in San Jose, she has a track record of translating large-scale engineering project discipline into fast-moving fintech and AI product environments.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Architectural Engineering, Bachelor's degree Architectural Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin
Shenzhen Hongling Middle School
Master's degree Engineering Management, Master's degree Engineering Management at Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
Chinese, Chinese