Chad Taylor
About Chad Taylor
Chad Taylor is a Senior Manager of Infrastructure with extensive experience in IT management and infrastructure architecture. He has held various roles at companies such as Newmont Mining Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Builders FirstSource, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Chad Taylor serves as the Senior Manager of Infrastructure at Builders FirstSource. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure in the Greater Denver Area for over nine years. In this role, he focuses on modernizing the IT environment, ensuring security, and adapting to evolving business needs.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Builders FirstSource, Chad Taylor worked at Newmont Mining Corporation as a Regional IT Supervisor and Infrastructure Architect from 2008 to 2015. He also held the position of IT Manager at Barrick Gold Corporation from 2003 to 2008. His experience includes overseeing IT operations and supporting mergers and acquisitions through engineering efforts.
Education and Professional Development
Chad Taylor studied Information Technology at Western Governors University from 2006 to 2007. His education is currently in progress, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the IT field.
Contributions to IT Infrastructure
Throughout his career, Chad Taylor has implemented several initiatives to enhance IT infrastructure. He consolidated Microsoft Technologies into a single team, which reduced waste and overhead. He also established cross-training for teams to minimize on-call burdens and eliminate single points of failure, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
Cost-Saving Initiatives
Chad Taylor has a track record of implementing cost-saving measures. He restructured licensing models in a virtualized environment, resulting in approximately $300,000 in annual savings for his company. This initiative introduced new flexibility to several platforms, demonstrating his focus on optimizing resources.