Dana Taylor
About Dana Taylor
Dana Taylor is a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with extensive experience in cloud security and IT. Currently employed at Abacus Insights, Taylor has previously worked in various roles, including Security Engineer at EF Education First and Cloud Security Engineer at Abacus Insights.
Current Role as Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Dana Taylor currently serves as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Abacus Insights in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, Dana focuses on automating operational tasks to enhance efficiency and improve security measures. Dana has been with Abacus Insights since 2021 and has contributed to the organization's cloud security initiatives.
Previous Experience at Abacus Insights
Before assuming the role of Senior Cloud Security Engineer, Dana worked as a Cloud Security Engineer at Abacus Insights from 2019 to 2021. During this time, Dana was involved in various security projects, including building and maintaining a secure authentication model for accessing engineering resources using AWS Single Sign-On and AWS Directory Service.
Experience at EF Education First
Dana worked as a Security Engineer at EF Education First from 2017 to 2019 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this position, Dana contributed to enhancing the organization's security posture and collaborated with teams to implement security best practices.
Educational Background in Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
Dana Taylor studied at Champlain College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, with a minor in Digital Forensics. Dana completed this program in 2017, equipping them with foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and networking.
Internship Experience in Information Technology
Dana has gained valuable experience through internships in Information Technology. Dana interned at Select Design from 2016 to 2017 for seven months in Burlington, Vermont, and at Network Performance Inc. (NPI) from 2015 to 2016 for ten months in South Burlington. These internships provided practical exposure to IT operations and security.