Summary
Will Chavez is a UX Engineer II at Microsoft with 11 years of experience blending software engineering, prototyping, and product-focused design to ship polished user experiences. Trained in computer engineering (FIU) and computer science (Georgia Tech), he progressed from systems and cloud roles at Lockheed Martin and IBM to UX and prototyping work at Microsoft. Will brings a rare mix of front-end craftsmanship and backend systems understanding, enabling rapid prototypes that are both delightful and technically sound. Passionate about creativity, music, and art, he often channels interdisciplinary influences into more empathetic and engaging interfaces. Based in Seattle, he’s known for turning exploratory prototypes into production-ready features while keeping developer ergonomics and accessibility top of mind.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Computer Science, Master’s Degree, Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering, 3.56, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering, 3.56 at Florida International University
English, Spanish