Taylor Haws
About Taylor Haws
Taylor Haws is a Database Engineer II at Podium, specializing in optimizing PostgreSQL databases for performance and scalability. With a background in systems administration and a strong educational foundation in management information systems and computer science, Haws also provides consulting services for database architecture design.
Work at Podium
Taylor Haws has been employed at Podium as a Database Engineer II since 2019. In this role, Haws specializes in optimizing PostgreSQL databases to enhance performance and scalability. Haws also provides consulting services to various teams, focusing on the design of robust database architectures. The position involves utilizing pgbouncer for efficient database migrations and failover processes, contributing to the overall reliability of the database systems.
Previous Experience at Red Barn Farms
Before joining Podium, Taylor Haws worked as a Systems Administrator at Red Barn Farms from 2014 to 2019. During this five-year tenure in Farmington, Utah, Haws gained experience in managing systems and supporting the operational needs of the organization. This role laid the foundation for Haws's expertise in database management and optimization.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Haws studied Management Information Systems at the University of Utah, where Haws earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, Haws attended Salt Lake Community College, achieving an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science from 2015 to 2017. This educational background supports Haws's expertise in database engineering and systems administration.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Taylor Haws is experienced in reporting and ETL processes, which support data-driven decision-making within organizations. Haws develops scripts to automate database tasks, significantly improving operational efficiency. This technical skill set enables Haws to contribute effectively to database management and optimization efforts.