Ulrike Irmler

Ulrike Irmler is a seasoned tech industry professional with over 20 years of experience in developing digital products and enhancing user experiences globally.

She specializes in leading teams and promoting collaboration across disciplines to create a seamless customer journey encompassing marketing, product UI, customer support, and communication.

With a deep-rooted belief that product inclusivity stems from organizational inclusivity, Ulrike has navigated through three distinctive chapters in her 25-year career: global and international projects, content management strategies, and product management roles, aligning processes and demolishing operational silos in her current position.

Her educational background includes Business Administration and Management studies from Berlin School of Creative Leadership, M.A. in Germanic Literature and Linguistics from the University of Oregon, Ph.D. Candidacy in Germanics from the University of Washington, and Abitur from Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium.

Ulrike has held significant positions in renowned organizations, such as Director of Content Operations at PayPal, Principal PM Lead for Multilanguage Region at Microsoft, Principal Program Manager for the Chief Experience Office at Microsoft, Principal Director for Content Publishing within MSDN and Windows divisions at Microsoft, as well as various other roles focused on content, localization, and program management.

She has also shared her expertise as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington.

Ulrike Irmler's professional journey exemplifies her dedication to fostering inclusive digital ecosystems and driving impactful user experiences across diverse global platforms.