Steve Aitken

Steve Aitken has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Head of Product at Quartermaster Inc. since December 2020. Prior to that, they worked at ecobee from November 2018 to December 2020, first as a Group Product Manager and then as the Director of Product Management. Before joining ecobee, they served as the Director of Product at Myant Inc. from March 2017 to November 2018, where they worked on the innovative platform called Textile Computing.

Steve's entrepreneurial spirit can be seen in their role as the Co-Founder of Jarly, a subscription box service for locally made baked goods. Steve held this position from 2015 to 2017. Prior to their entrepreneurial venture, Steve worked at Jaybird (acquired by Logitech) as a Product Manager. During their time there from 2014 to 2016, they played a key role in launching two products and managed various aspects of product ideation, design, and coordination.

In terms of their early career, Steve worked at BlackBerry from 2007 to 2013, holding multiple roles including Hardware Designer, Project Engineer, and Hardware Engineering Technician. Steve contributed to the design and development of BlackBerry smartphones, leading various initiatives to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.

Steve's professional journey began with internships at Sapient and Apple Inc. in 2006 and 2005, respectively, where they gained experience in technology and hardware engineering. Additionally, they worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics Ltd., contributing to the design team for the Phoenix Mars Lander project.

Overall, Steve Aitken has demonstrated expertise in product management, hardware design, and entrepreneurship throughout their diverse work experiences.

Steve Aitken holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Hult International Business School, which they obtained between 2013 and 2014. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 2007 to 2008. Steve also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. As for additional certifications, they obtained the "Leading For Creativity" certification from IDEO U in December 2020. Furthermore, Steve has a certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) from the PEO, although the specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.