David Taylor
About David Taylor
David Taylor is a Senior Platform Engineer with over 15 years of experience in IT engineering, particularly in cloud infrastructure and application development. He has worked for various companies, including Red Ventures and LendingTree, and holds an AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
Work at Red Ventures
David Taylor currently serves as a Senior Platform Engineer at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2024. He previously worked as a Platform Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2024. His role involves engineering cloud infrastructure and deploying automation, focusing on cloud platforms. He utilizes industry-leading monitoring tools such as New Relic and exception tracking tools like Raygun for troubleshooting.
Education and Expertise
David Taylor studied at Emerson School of Hospitality, where he focused on Culinary Arts and Chef Training. He completed his vocational training from 1992 to 1995. In addition to his culinary education, he holds an AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, which underscores his expertise in cloud infrastructure and application development.
Background
David Taylor has over 15 years of experience in IT engineering. His career includes significant roles in various organizations, starting as a Help Desk Analyst at IBM from 2003 to 2006. He then served as an IT Administrator at Carolinas AGC from 2006 to 2014 and worked as a DevOps Engineer II at LendingTree from 2014 to 2018. His diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in IT and cloud technologies.
Achievements
David Taylor has been recognized as a Security Champion within his professional role, highlighting his commitment to security best practices in IT engineering. His experience spans multiple roles in the technology sector, contributing to his reputation as a knowledgeable professional in cloud infrastructure and application development.