Summary
Olivia Kido is an AI product manager with eight years of experience building human-centered software across education, productivity, and immersive media. Currently shaping AI features for Canvas LMS at Instructure, she previously led product efforts for Microsoft Excel, translating user insights and data into measurable feature outcomes. Her background spans AR/VR, game design, and academic teaching—she’s taught software product management and led a 20+ student developer team delivering cross-platform projects. Olivia pairs technical fluency in software and devops with narrative-focused thinking from a Masters in Narrative Futures, which she leverages to design more engaging, useful AI experiences. Based in Boise, she has a track record of mentoring students and supporting hands-on educational programs, including work with NASA’s SUITS challenge.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Masters Narrative Futures, Masters Narrative Futures at The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science & Games Interactive Media and Mobile Development, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science & Games Interactive Media and Mobile Development at Boise State University