Joe Mellin

Joe Mellin is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, where he has been working since April 2019. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, he focuses on developing new support offerings and generative AI tools to enhance support operations across Azure. Mellin is also known for creating the Chat GPT Learning group and a weekly talk series aimed at fostering collaboration within Microsoft. Additionally, he founded the Innovation Program in the Modern Support Experiences group and launched the Azure Community Champions Program.1

Before his current role, Mellin served as a Lead Product Manager for App Center at Microsoft, contributing to its development from inception and managing a team to deliver a seamless user experience. His experience also includes a tenure at Xamarin, where he integrated design thinking into product development following its acquisition by Microsoft.1

Mellin has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and product management, having co-founded several startups and held various roles in product design and development across different industries. His early ventures include being the CEO and co-founder of nReduce, an online startup incubator, and working as a head of product for Emotional Brain Training.1

In addition to his professional achievements, Mellin is actively engaged in community activities; he recently joined the Carnation Parks and Planning Board, marking his first public appointment.2 His educational background includes experiences as a course assistant at Stanford University, where he supported collaborative projects among cross-functional teams.1