Karla Patricia Larriva

Karla Larriva is a Principal Product Manager at Xbox, a division of Microsoft, where she partners closely with game developers and studios to enhance player experiences across platforms. With over a decade of experience in product management and computer engineering, she focuses on building seamless tooling for Xbox Game Streaming and driving cross-team collaboration from ideation to execution. Her work empowers studios to deliver content that reaches players wherever they want, reflecting her commitment to creating transformative and accessible technology.

Karla began her career after earning a degree in Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, where she was actively involved in IEEE, Mechatronics, and Women in Engineering. Early in her career, she contributed as a technical program manager and IT professional, gaining experience in both Windows and Linux environments, high- and low-level programming, and cross-functional project management. She has been recognized for her technical excellence, including winning first place at a Microsoft hackathon and receiving academic honors during her studies.

Beyond her professional work, Karla is passionate about mentorship and community impact. She volunteers with the Nuevo Foundation, supports women in engineering through mentoring, and actively contributes to initiatives that encourage underrepresented groups in technology. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a global perspective to her work and is driven by curiosity, hands-on learning, and a commitment to making technology meaningful and inclusive for all users.

• Brigham Young University - B.S.

• Latter-day Saints

• BYU - Woman in engineering