Trevor Young
About Trevor Young
Trevor Young serves as the Chief Product Officer at Security Compass, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in product management across various companies, he has a strong background in developing innovative solutions and platforms in the technology and finance sectors.
Work at Security Compass
Trevor Young has served as Chief Product Officer at Security Compass since 2021. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing security in software development. Prior to this position, he held the title of Senior Director of Product Management at Security Compass for 10 months, where he focused on product management initiatives. He briefly served as Vice President of Product Management for 4 months in 2021, further solidifying his leadership in product strategy within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Trevor Young holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, which he completed between 1994 and 1999. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia, studying from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in product management and technology development across various industries.
Background in Product Management
Trevor Young has a diverse background in product management, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations. His career includes significant positions at OANDA, where he served as Vice President of Product Management and launched new business lines. He also co-founded Supa Global, where he was Chief Product Officer. His experience spans over two decades, with roles at companies like EnStream LP, Phantom Fiber, and Kellogg's Canada, where he contributed to product development and strategy.
Achievements in Technology Development
Throughout his career, Trevor Young has achieved notable milestones in technology development. He played a key role in launching Zoompass, Canada's first mobile payments platform, and developed a publishing platform that automated content processes across various channels. He also helped architect a scalable mobile platform for online gaming operations and built a data management platform for programmatic ad buying, supporting millions of users.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his corporate roles, Trevor Young serves as an advisor at IVEP, a blockchain-based interactive protocol and dApp store for video platforms. His advisory work reflects his commitment to innovation in technology and his interest in emerging trends within the digital landscape.