David Taylor
About David Taylor
David Taylor is a Director with a background in Mathematics and Economics from St. Olaf College. He has extensive experience in business intelligence and solutions engineering, having held leadership roles at several prominent companies including Fivetran, Tableau, and IBM.
Work at Fivetran
David Taylor currently serves as Director at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data integration solutions to enhance business intelligence capabilities. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of strategies that help organizations efficiently manage their data.
Education and Expertise
David Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in Mathematics and Economics from St. Olaf College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data analytics and business intelligence.
Background
David Taylor has extensive experience in the field of business intelligence and data analytics. He has held various roles across multiple organizations, including positions at Tableau, IBM, and Salesforce. His career spans over two decades, during which he has developed expertise in solutions engineering and team management.
Previous Positions
Before joining Fivetran, David worked as Director of Business Intelligence at Capitalize Analytics for 10 months in 2023. He also held several roles at Tableau, including Senior Manager of the Solutions Engineering Demo Team and Sales Consultant. His experience at IBM as a Technical Business Unit Executive further solidified his expertise in the industry.
Passion for Software Demos
David Taylor has a passion for creating and delivering impactful software demonstrations. He aims to inspire action and encourage individuals to step outside their comfort zones through his presentations. This focus on engagement is a key aspect of his approach to business intelligence and solutions engineering.