Marshall Taylor
About Marshall Taylor
Marshall Taylor is a System Administrator with expertise in configuring and managing Asterisk systems. He has extensive experience in IT, having worked at various organizations including the United States Bankruptcy Court, Yahoo!, and currently Lygos.
Work at Lygos
Marshall Taylor has been employed at Lygos as a System Administrator since 2017. In this role, he manages all IT-related tasks for a laboratory consisting of approximately 40 employees. His responsibilities include configuring and managing communication systems, ensuring network connectivity, and maintaining system performance. Taylor's role requires strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, allowing him to handle various technical challenges independently.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Lygos, Marshall Taylor worked at Yahoo! as a Service Engineer from 2010 to 2017 in Sunnyvale, California. His earlier experience includes a role as a Linux System Administrator at the United States Bankruptcy Court, where he worked for seven months in 2009 to 2010. These positions contributed to his expertise in system administration and IT management.
Education and Expertise
Marshall Taylor studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Geology, both completed between 1988 and 1994. His educational background supports his technical skills, particularly in software programming languages such as Perl, Python, and Labview. Taylor is proficient in configuring Asterisk systems and has advanced skills in setting up and debugging networks.
Technical Skills
Marshall Taylor possesses a range of technical skills relevant to system administration. He is experienced in setting up and configuring MySQL and Postgres databases, which aids in efficient data management and retrieval. His expertise in managing Asterisk systems enhances communication solutions within his current organization. Taylor's ability to enhance automation and system efficiency through programming further demonstrates his technical capabilities.