Brian Taaffe
About Brian Taaffe
Brian Taaffe serves as the Director of Product Strategy at BigHand, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in business intelligence and software development, he has held various roles in product management and consulting across multiple companies.
Work at BigHand
Brian Taaffe has served as the Director of Product Strategy at BigHand since 2022. In this role, he operates remotely from the Greater Philadelphia area. His responsibilities include overseeing product strategy initiatives and aligning them with the company's business objectives. His tenure at BigHand follows a series of roles at Iridium Technology, which is now part of BigHand, where he contributed significantly to product strategy and management.
Previous Experience at Iridium Technology
Before his current position at BigHand, Brian Taaffe held multiple roles at Iridium Technology. He worked as the Vice President of Product Strategy for seven months in 2021 and previously served as the Director of Product Management for two years from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Principal BI Consultant/Developer for six months in 2019. His experience at Iridium Technology focused on product development and strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Brian Taaffe earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Economics from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in business intelligence and software development. He has developed a strong skill set in project management, product management, and marketing analytics, which he has applied across various regions, including the US, UK, and APAC.
Career Background in Business Intelligence
Brian Taaffe has a comprehensive background in business intelligence, having worked in various roles that emphasize this area. He was the Manager of BI at Prosperoware from 2017 to 2019 and served as a Senior Consultant at Redwood Analytics, a LexisNexis Company, from 2006 to 2013. His experience in these positions highlights his technical proficiency and ability to engage in solution selling and C-level consulting.
Diverse Skill Set
Brian Taaffe possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses project management, product management, development, strategy, and sales presentations. His experience includes working as a Product Manager at Wilson Legal Solutions from 2016 to 2017. This variety of roles has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate complex business environments and contribute effectively to product strategy and development.