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Ding Yi

Product Manager

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China

Building meaningful digital experiences where human intuition meet. Turning complex ideas into simple, delightful products from vision to release.

Neckband os

An XR operating system for VITURE glasses

VITURE

Patiently waiting, please…

Great things take time.
More stories are on the way…

My experience 💼

Work Experience

VITURE - Software Product Team Lead

Jan 2023 — sep 2025

Led multiple 0-to-1 software initiatives for the VITURE XR ecosystem, including Neckband OS, Voice Assistant “Vizard”, and SpaceWalker App.
Defined XR interactions, gesture and voice frameworks, and system logic across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Introduced Scrum to the engineering team, managing backlogs, sprint cadence, and release gates.
Collaborated with NVIDIA and Stanford on algorithm integration for live-streaming and XR lab workflows.

VITURE - Software Product Team Lead

Jan 2023 — sep 2025

Led multiple 0-to-1 software initiatives for the VITURE XR ecosystem, including Neckband OS, Voice Assistant “Vizard”, and SpaceWalker App.
Defined XR interactions, gesture and voice frameworks, and system logic across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Introduced Scrum to the engineering team, managing backlogs, sprint cadence, and release gates.
Collaborated with NVIDIA and Stanford on algorithm integration for live-streaming and XR lab workflows.

Xiaomi - Senior Product Operations

Jan 2021 — aug 2022

Built and optimized the Intelligent Operations Platform for user segmentation and growth automation.
Managed third-party subscription integrations and large-scale promotional campaigns, improving revenue and conversion through A/B testing and data-driven iteration.
Worked closely with cross-regional teams to align strategy, design, and execution.

Xiaomi - Senior Product Operations

Jan 2021 — aug 2022

Built and optimized the Intelligent Operations Platform for user segmentation and growth automation.
Managed third-party subscription integrations and large-scale promotional campaigns, improving revenue and conversion through A/B testing and data-driven iteration.
Worked closely with cross-regional teams to align strategy, design, and execution.

PICO XR - Software Product Manager

oct 2018 — dec 2020

Owned the VR Live Streaming product from concept to launch, supporting over 650 live events and 200K+ viewers.
Redesigned VR Cinema onboarding and avatar creation, improving first-login rate by 15%.
Led optimization projects to reduce latency and improve playback performance across devices.

PICO XR - Software Product Manager

oct 2018 — dec 2020

Owned the VR Live Streaming product from concept to launch, supporting over 650 live events and 200K+ viewers.
Redesigned VR Cinema onboarding and avatar creation, improving first-login rate by 15%.
Led optimization projects to reduce latency and improve playback performance across devices.

Education 🎓

Beihang University (BUAA) - M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering

2015 — 2018

Beihang University (BUAA) - M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering

2015 — 2018

Beihang University (BUAA) - B.Eng. in Aircraft Design & Engineering

2011 — 2015

Beihang University (BUAA) - B.Eng. in Aircraft Design & Engineering

2011 — 2015

My favorite tools 🛠️

These are the tools
I use everyday

Figma

UI flow mapping, wireframes, and design collaboration.

Jira

Backlog and sprint management in Agile development.

Jira

Backlog and sprint management in Agile development.

Confluence

Central hub for PRDs, notes, and retrospectives., keeping all stakeholders aligned.

Confluence

Central hub for PRDs, notes, and retrospectives., keeping all stakeholders aligned.

Git

Version control and code collaboration with engineers.

Git

Version control and code collaboration with engineers.

Airtable

Data organization and visualization for team workflows.

Airtable

Data organization and visualization for team workflows.

Python

Quick data analysis and prototype scripting.

Python

Quick data analysis and prototype scripting.

chatGPT & AI Tools

Research, ideation, and drafting to accelerate discovery, summarize insights, boost efficiency, and explore creative solutions.

chatGPT & AI Tools

Research, ideation, and drafting to accelerate discovery, summarize insights, boost efficiency, and explore creative solutions.

Notion

Personal workspace for storing thoughts and project reviews; helps me do better next time.

Notion

Personal workspace for storing thoughts and project reviews; helps me do better next time.

Ways of working 💡

Skills that I use to create
world-class products

Skills that I use to create world-class products

Product Lifecycle Management

I oversee the full product journey, from concept and validation to launch and post-release iteration.

Agile (Scrum / Kanban)

I plan sprints, define DoR/DoD, and maintain clear visibility across teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

To make outstanding UX work, it still needs polished visual design in which I excel as well.

Agile (Scrum / Kanban)

I plan sprints, define DoR/DoD, and maintain clear visibility across teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

User Journey Design

I craft clear user flows that prevent confusion or dead-ends and account for every corner case in the backlog.

User Journey Design

I craft clear user flows that prevent confusion or dead-ends and account for every corner case in the backlog.

Data-Driven Decision Making

I use analytics, A/B testing, and telemetry to validate assumptions and guide prioritization.

Data-Driven Decision Making

I use analytics, A/B testing, and telemetry to validate assumptions and guide prioritization.

AI & XR Integration

I bridge hardware and AI technologies, designing seamless multimodal experiences powered by spatial computing.

I conduct workshops to come up with new ideas and to promote cross-functional ideation.

AI & XR Integration

I bridge hardware and AI technologies, designing seamless multimodal experiences powered by spatial computing.

Collaboration

I align engineers, designers, and business teams through transparent communication and shared ownership.

Collaboration

I align engineers, designers, and business teams through transparent communication and shared ownership.

Also experienced in:
Backlog Prioritization, MVP Definition, Sprint Planning, UX Research, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Prompt Engineering, Voice Assistant Design, Growth Strategy, System Thinking, Technical Writing, Roadmapping, Stakeholder Communication…

Also experienced in:
Backlog Prioritization, MVP Definition, Sprint Planning, UX Research, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Prompt Engineering, Voice Assistant Design, Growth Strategy, System Thinking, Technical Writing, Roadmapping, Stakeholder Communication…

Also experienced in:
Backlog Prioritization, MVP Definition, Sprint Planning, UX Research, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Prompt Engineering, Voice Assistant Design, Growth Strategy, System Thinking, Technical Writing, Roadmapping, Stakeholder Communication…

Hi, I'm Khalil! 👋

I'm Ding Yi (丁毅 in Chinese, Ding is my family name). You can also call me Khalil. I'm a product manager based in China.

With over 7 years of experience in product management, I've led products across mobile and desktop apps, AR/VR operating systems, smart devices, and AI-driven experiences. I specialize in end-to-end product ownership — from defining vision and user stories to managing backlogs, sprints, and releases under Scrum. My focus has always been on user-centric design, turning insights into solutions that are not only functional but truly delightful.

I'm passionate about creating digital experiences that connect technology and human emotion, covering every user journey and even the hidden edge cases that shape great products.

Outside of work, I love music, films, open-wheel racing, and video games, and I'm always happy to chat about creative ideas or new tech.

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