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Steve Aitken
Experienced Product Leader
Steve Aitken is the Head of Product at Quartermaster Inc., a position he has held since December 2020.1 With a diverse background in product management, hardware design, and entrepreneurship, Steve brings a wealth of experience to his current role.
Professional Experience
Steve's career journey includes several notable positions:
- Quartermaster Inc.: Head of Product (December 2020 - Present)1
- ecobee: Director of Product Management and Group Product Manager (November 2018 - December 2020)1
- Myant Inc.: Director of Product (March 2017 - November 2018)1
- Jarly: Co-Founder (2015 - 2017)1
- Jaybird: Product Manager (2014 - 2016)1
- BlackBerry: Various roles including Hardware Designer and Project Engineer (2007 - 2013)1
Education and Certifications
Steve has a strong educational background:
- MBA from Hult International Business School (2013 - 2014)1
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2007 - 2008)1
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo1
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification from PEO1
- "Leading For Creativity" certification from IDEO U (December 2020)1
Personal Life
Steve currently resides in Port Credit, where he's been gradually renovating his home through DIY projects.2 In his free time, he enjoys:
- Visiting the local dog park with his Goldendoodle, Vayda2
- Exploring local breweries to sample their latest creations2
Professional Interests
Steve is passionate about consumer products and thrives on the challenge of creating beautiful, intuitive products that solve real customer problems.3 His expertise lies in product management, hardware design, and entrepreneurship.
At Quartermaster Inc., Steve is part of a team based in Toronto that aims to create better outcomes for homeowners, local businesses, and their communities.2 The company started as a group of homeowners seeking a better system for managing household tasks and finding trusted professionals, and has since grown into a full-fledged community.2
