Chris Taylor
About Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor is the founder of Prosopo, a company focused on enhancing blockchain security technologies. He has over 14 years of experience in product and technology, with a background in digital optimization, data analysis, and software development.
Work at Prosopo
Chris Taylor serves as the Founder of Prosopo, a company established in 2021 in Edinburgh City, Scotland. Under his leadership, Prosopo focuses on enhancing blockchain security technologies. Taylor has been instrumental in developing security solutions tailored for smart contracts and parachains on the Polkadot network. His work at Prosopo includes securing a grant from the Web3 Foundation to create a decentralized human verification marketplace. He has also contributed to the discourse on security technologies through blog posts, including comparisons of Prosopo's Procaptcha with Google reCAPTCHA.
Previous Experience
Before founding Prosopo, Chris Taylor accumulated extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. He worked as a Senior Digital Optimisation Analyst at Maxymiser from 2011 to 2014, and as a Digital and Data Ad Serving Analyst at MediaCom Edinburgh from 2007 to 2009. Taylor also held positions as a Business Analyst at Zonal Hospitality Systems Inc. from 2014 to 2015, and as a Software Developer at TVSquared from 2015 to 2018. In 2021, he briefly worked as a Data Engineer at bigspark for six months and volunteered at The Turing Trust for three months.
Education and Expertise
Chris Taylor studied Applied Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, where he achieved an MMath degree from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in creating next-generation security systems for decentralized platforms. Taylor's knowledge extends to blockchain technologies, particularly in developing security solutions for smart contracts and parachains, showcasing his technical proficiency in the field.
Achievements in Blockchain Security
Chris Taylor has made significant contributions to blockchain security through his work at Prosopo. He participated in Polkadot Decoded 2022 in Berlin, engaging with industry leaders and sharing insights on security technologies. His efforts in securing a grant from the Web3 Foundation highlight his commitment to advancing decentralized technologies. Taylor's focus on enhancing security for blockchain applications positions him as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital security.
Industry Experience
With over 14 years of product and technology experience, Chris Taylor has worked across various sectors, including advertising and technology startups. His diverse background includes roles in digital optimization, data analysis, and software development, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of product development and technology implementation. This extensive experience informs his current work at Prosopo, where he leverages his skills to address security challenges in decentralized platforms.