Xi Liao🇺🇸

About Xi Liao

Lead, Global Technical Enablement at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Shadowed 10+ Amazon Interviews | Designed 3 Global Leadership Programs |

I have 8 years of experience as an instructional designer/ learning experience designer. I am passionate about career coaching, soft skill development, and mock interviews.

Throughout my career, I’ve led end-to-end development of leadership programs, customer education initiatives, and digital learning solutions across industries like Amazon, SaaS Startup, HR Talent Development, K12 EdTech, and the United Nations.

I have experience working cross-functionally to deliver impactful learning and training that drive engagement and performance.

Expertise

Sessions with Xi Liao

• Portfolio Review & Revamp (15 min): In these mentorship, we'll review your existing portfolio and provide constructive feedback for improvement. You'll receive guidance on enhancing visual appeal, organizing content, and targeting specific audiences. Revamp your portfolio to make a lasting impression and increase your chances of landing dream projects or job opportunities.
• Mock Interview: Practice, Feedback, and Polish (65 min): This 1:1 session is a real-time interview simulation tailored to your target role and industry. Ideal for professionals preparing for interviews in Design, Program Management, or adjacent roles, or anyone looking to hone their storytelling and presence.
• Career Strategy Consultation (45 min): Feeling lost and uncertain about your next career move? This session is built to help you get unstuck, aligned, and in motion. We'll map out your strengths, identify aligned roles or paths, and co-create a plan to move forward with clarity and focus.
• Mentor Session (25 min): This session is designed to help you gain clarity on your career direction—whether you’re pivoting, leveling up, or preparing for a big opportunity. You’ll get real-time coaching, structured feedback, and strategic insight tailored to your goals, experience, and target roles.

What mentees say

“Had an incredible mentoring session with Xi! She was exceptionally generous in sharing firsthand insights into how Learning Experience Design operates at tech scale. Not only did she offer clear, actionable advice on portfolio storytelling and navigating tech ID interviews, but she also helped me pinpoint how to translate my previous design and operational background into strong competitive…”

“I had an outstanding experience with Xi as my mentor! Her amazing communication and subject knowledge truly stood out during our session. She provided invaluable advice on enhancing my resume and preparing for interviews, showcasing her exceptional problem-solving skills. Xi's motivation and analytical approach really inspired me. I highly recommend booking a session”

“Xi provided a very insightful and supportive mentorship session. She gave constructive feedback on how to prepare for instructional design interviews and emphasized the importance of confidence during interviews, which I found especially valuable.”