Taylor Smallwood
About Taylor Smallwood
Taylor Smallwood is a Lead Programmer at CD PROJEKT RED, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in technology roles, including positions at Shoal Games Ltd., Mainframe Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Nexon Publishing North America.
Current Role at CD Projekt Red
Taylor Smallwood serves as a Lead Programmer at CD Projekt Red, a position held since 2020. The role involves overseeing programming tasks and contributing to the development of video games. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Taylor has been part of the team for four years, focusing on enhancing game performance and functionality.
Previous Experience at Shoal Games Ltd.
Before joining CD Projekt Red, Taylor Smallwood worked at Shoal Games Ltd. as the Director of Technology from 2016 to 2020. During this four-year tenure in Vancouver, British Columbia, Taylor was responsible for leading technology initiatives and managing programming teams to develop engaging gaming experiences.
Early Career at Mainframe Entertainment and Electronic Arts
Taylor Smallwood began their career in the gaming industry with a brief stint at Mainframe Entertainment as a Motion Capture Data Editor in 2000. This role lasted for two months in Vancouver. Additionally, Taylor worked as a Quality Assurance Tester at Electronic Arts in 2006 for two months, where responsibilities included testing game functionality and reporting issues.
Experience at Nexon Publishing North America
From 2007 to 2009, Taylor Smallwood was employed as a Software Engineer at Nexon Publishing North America. Over the course of two years, Taylor contributed to the development and maintenance of software applications, enhancing the gaming experience for users.
Education and Technical Background
Taylor Smallwood studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where they earned a Computer Systems Technology Diploma. This program, completed from 2005 to 2007, provided foundational knowledge in computer software and systems, equipping Taylor with the skills necessary for a career in programming and technology.