Michael Taylor, MBA, Cal I
About Michael Taylor, MBA, Cal I
Michael Taylor, MBA, is the Director of Enterprise Product Management at the International Society of Automation (ISA) in Dallas, Texas, where he has served since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management and project management across various organizations, including Luminant and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
Current Role at International Society of Automation
Michael Taylor serves as the Director Elect at the International Society of Automation (ISA) since 2022. He has been involved in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the organization's product management capabilities. His role focuses on overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with industry standards in automation.
Experience at SANS Institute
Michael Taylor has been working at SANS Institute as the Director of Enterprise Product Management since 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading product management efforts, driving innovation, and implementing strategies that enhance the organization's offerings in cybersecurity education and training.
Previous Experience at Electric Power Research Institute
Prior to his current roles, Michael Taylor worked at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as a Principal Product Manager from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of products that supported the energy sector, focusing on improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Educational Background
Michael Taylor earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas, completing the program in 2015. He also holds a Master's Degree in Information Technology Management from the same institution, which he completed in 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product management and technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Michael Taylor possesses technical expertise in various tools and methodologies relevant to product management and data analysis. He is experienced in using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, SAP, and Trello. His technical skills extend to data analysis techniques, including clustering, regression, and decision tree analysis, as well as familiarity with Hadoop, R, SAS, and Apache Kafka.