Monte Taylor
About Monte Taylor
Monte Taylor is a Senior Engineer at Focal Point Data Risk, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in security investigations and disaster recovery, having previously held technical director roles at Jacobs and General Dynamics Information Technology.
Current Role at Focal Point Data Risk
Monte Taylor has been employed at Focal Point Data Risk as a Senior Engineer since 2012. In this role, he focuses on forensic investigations of systems to support security incidents for various organizations. He also acts as a technical lead team member for disaster recovery and business continuity engagements, contributing to the overall security posture of the clients he serves.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Before joining Focal Point Data Risk, Monte Taylor worked at Jacobs as a Technical Director from 2001 to 2007. During his six years there, he was involved with the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. His responsibilities included overseeing technical projects and ensuring operational effectiveness within the organization.
Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Monte Taylor served as a Technical Director at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2009 to 2012. His role included working with the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base. He led significant projects, including a security remediation initiative for the eighth largest county public school system in the United States.
Education and Qualifications
Monte Taylor studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies from 1999 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and security, equipping him with essential skills and knowledge for his subsequent roles.
Career Background in Security and Consulting
Monte Taylor has extensive experience in the field of security and consulting. He worked as a Senior Consultant at KPMG from 2000 to 2001, where he contributed to various security projects. Additionally, he served as a Computer and Detection Systems Repairer in the US Army from 1990 to 1999, gaining valuable technical skills that have informed his later work in security infrastructure projects.