Building the invisible logic behind everyday experience.

Guided by the problem users are trying to solve, product and design make the better path the natural one. Across mobile apps, desktop software, operating systems, and consumer hardware.

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Work History

2023/10 - Present

Nothing

Product Manager

Owned core product experiences across Nothing OS, with a focus on high-frequency system surfaces such as System UI, Lock Screen, Quick Settings, Notifications, and the Glyph Interface. Led product definition, interaction logic, and cross-feature alignment for multiple OS and device releases, translating hardware differentiation into system-level software experiences and distinctive features that strengthen Nothing OS identity.

2022/12–2023/09

Thunder

Product Manager

Led product work on the redesign and rebuild of Thunder 12 for PC, modernizing the core download experience while balancing established user habits and commercial needs. Worked closely with design and engineering through fast-paced delivery cycles to create a cleaner, more efficient desktop experience for evolving usage scenarios.

2021/4–2022/10

Mobiuspace

Product Manager

Shaped product direction across Android utility products, including Super Cleaner, with a focus on high-frequency user flows, platform adaptation, and product refinement. Defined product plans for platform compatibility, push strategy, and toolbar entry points, making core utility features easier to discover without turning routine use into interruption.

2020/6-2021/4

Gomo

Product Manager

Built and launched a commercial imaging product from 0 to 1, defining the product proposition, core features, and end-to-end creation flow. Turned business goals and user needs into product requirements and prototypes, working with design and engineering to bring the visual creation experience to market.

Built for the moments that repeat.

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James Liao

Product Manager

The product decisions I care about are often the ones people should not have to notice: a sensible default, a clear hierarchy, or a prompt that arrives at the right moment. They determine whether an experience feels useful from the start and dependable over time.

My work has moved from mobile utility products and desktop software to Android OS and consumer hardware. The platforms changed; the starting point did not. What is someone trying to get done, and what would make the better path feel natural?

Behind that are the rules, states, and handoffs that shape how a product behaves in daily use. Getting them right is how technology earns a place in everyday life.