Mark Steffen
About Mark Steffen
Mark Steffen is a Senior Product Manager at WorkStep, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product management, particularly in optimizing search and discovery processes, and holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and New York University.
Work at WorkStep
Mark Steffen has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at WorkStep since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product development strategies that leverage machine learning to enhance decision-making processes. His responsibilities include optimizing search and discovery functionalities, which are critical to the company's product management objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mark Steffen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Digital and Periodical Publishing from New York University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in product management, particularly in user research and the importance of empathy in product development.
Professional Background
Before joining WorkStep, Mark Steffen held several significant positions in product management. He worked as the Director of Product Management for Marketplace and Search at Splice from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he was the Director of Product Management for Search and Content Operations at Shutterstock from 2015 to 2020. His career also includes a role as Product Manager at ABC News from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements in Product Management
Mark Steffen has a proven track record in product management, particularly in building and managing marketplaces. He has experience in coordinating multiple business units and scaling workflow optimizations to enhance business operations. His focus on optimizing search and discovery processes has been a key aspect of his contributions in previous roles.