Drew Taylor
About Drew Taylor
Drew Taylor is an Engineering Manager with over two decades of experience in software development and team leadership. He is known for effectively combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to foster productive engineering teams.
Work at SimplePractice
Drew Taylor has been serving as an Engineering Manager at SimplePractice since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering teams to enhance productivity and job satisfaction. His responsibilities include overseeing feature development and ensuring effective collaboration among Product, Design, and QA teams. Taylor's leadership style emphasizes the combination of technical expertise and soft skills to foster a positive work environment.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining SimplePractice, Drew Taylor accumulated extensive experience in software development across various companies. He worked at Vialogix as a Web Developer from 1999 to 2000 and later at OpenAir as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2001. Taylor continued to build his career at CareScout as a Senior Software Engineer from 2002 to 2005, and at Directski.com as a Software Engineer from 2007 to 2011. He also held multiple positions at ZipRecruiter, starting as a Software Engineer in 2015, advancing to Senior Software Engineer, and ultimately serving as Manager of Engineering until 2020.
Education and Expertise
Drew Taylor studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a degree in Engineering from 1993 to 1996. His educational background laid the foundation for his over two decades of experience in software development. Taylor is skilled in leading feature-focused development and has a proven track record of strategic collaboration and data integration across various teams.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Drew Taylor is recognized for his effective communication skills, which enable him to interact successfully with both technical and non-technical individuals. His ability to combine technical knowledge with interpersonal skills has been instrumental in building and leading productive engineering teams. Taylor's leadership approach prioritizes team growth and satisfaction, contributing to a collaborative workplace culture.
Career Progression and Roles
Drew Taylor has demonstrated a steady career progression in the software development field. After his initial role at Vialogix, he transitioned through various positions, including Senior Web Applications Developer at StartLocal from 2011 to 2015 and multiple roles at ZipRecruiter, culminating in a managerial position. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software engineering and team management.