Mark Youngquist
About Mark Youngquist
Mark Youngquist is a Group Product Manager at Awardco in Provo, Utah, with a diverse background in software engineering and product management. He has also co-owned Theocracy Brewing & Roasting since 2019 and has taught Interaction Design at Utah Valley University since 2015.
Work at Awardco
Mark Youngquist currently serves as Group Product Manager at Awardco, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management strategies. Prior to this, he worked as a Product Manager at Awardco from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to product lifecycle management and team collaboration. His experience at Awardco is complemented by a strong background in software applications and product marketing.
Education and Expertise
Mark Youngquist earned a Bachelor's Degree from Utah Valley University, where he studied Digital Media with an emphasis on Internet Technologies and Computer Science from 2009 to 2014. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in user experience design and testing. He has been involved in end-user centered design since 2009 and has developed a strong programming background, specializing in languages such as C#, JavaScript, HTML, C++, and Qt.
Background
Mark Youngquist has a diverse professional background, having held various positions in product management, software engineering, and education. He worked at Utah Valley University as Adjunct Faculty from 2015 to 2020, teaching Interaction Design courses. His experience also includes roles at Vantage Controls and Legrand, North America, where he focused on software applications, product marketing, and UX engineering. He co-owns Theocracy Brewing & Roasting, which he has been involved with since 2019.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Youngquist has contributed to multiple projects that emphasize user-centered design and effective product management. He has created training and marketing videos, as well as documentation for processes such as user research and installation guides. His work in various roles has consistently focused on enhancing user experience and improving product functionality across different platforms.