Mark Calkins
About Mark Calkins
Mark Calkins is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and marketing across various technology companies. He has held leadership roles at organizations such as Bluehost, DreamHost, and Novell, and has a strong background in agile methodologies and product development.
Work at Procede Software
Mark Calkins has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Procede Software since 2017. In this role, he focuses on product management strategies and oversees the development of software solutions tailored for the automotive industry. His responsibilities include managing product lifecycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current position, Mark Calkins held various senior roles in product management across several companies. He was the Vice President of Product at Bluehost from 2012 to 2015, where he contributed to product development initiatives. He also served as Director of Product at DreamHost for nine months in 2016 and held multiple positions at Novell, including General Manager and Vice President of Marketing.
Education and Expertise
Mark Calkins earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Brigham Young University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University. His expertise includes agile scrum methodologies, market requirement development, persona development, strategic planning, and UI/UX design. He is experienced in executing product launches and content marketing strategies.
Background in Marketing and Product Development
Mark Calkins has a substantial background in marketing and product development. He worked as Vice President of Marketing at Raindance Communications and held the same title at WordPerfect Corporation. His early career included roles at Televideo Systems and Ungermann-Bass, where he managed product development initiatives. He has also developed financial applications for ERP software utilized by semi-truck dealerships.
Career Timeline
Mark Calkins' career spans several decades, beginning with his role as a Sales Representative at Texas Instruments in the late 1970s. He transitioned to product management and marketing roles at various companies, including Sun Microsystems and Dynix. His extensive experience in both product management and marketing has shaped his approach to product development and management in the tech industry.