Kyle Taylor
About Kyle Taylor
Kyle Taylor is a Software Engineer currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey and IN10T Inc. He has extensive experience in software engineering, geospatial analysis, and data-driven insights, with a strong educational background in biology and botany.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Kyle Taylor has been employed as a Software Engineer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. In this role, he contributes to various software engineering projects that support the agency's mission of providing reliable scientific information about the Earth. His work involves utilizing advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance data analysis and visualization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position at USGS, Kyle Taylor worked at IN10T Inc. as a Software Engineer starting in 2022. He also served as a Remote Sensing Analyst at the U.S. Forest Service from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include being a Sr. Geospatial Analyst at Playa Lakes Joint Venture from 2014 to 2019 and a Wildlife Technician (GIS Specialist) at Idaho Fish and Game from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Taylor holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Botany (Ecosystem Modeling) from the University of Wyoming, completed between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology (Chemistry) from Eastern Michigan University from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Biology at the University of Michigan for 11 months in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in spatial statistics, machine learning, and data-driven insights.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Kyle Taylor possesses advanced skills in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform and AWS, which he utilizes for software engineering projects. He is proficient in data processing frameworks like Dask and Spark for large-scale data analysis. His programming expertise includes languages and tools such as C/C++ (CUDA/cython/Rcpp), Python/Scala (Java), R/Julia, and JavaScript. He is also experienced in using containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Research and Analytical Background
Before his software engineering roles, Kyle Taylor worked as a Research Associate I (Microarray) at Idaho Bioscience for 10 months in 2011-2012. His experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wyoming from 2012 to 2014 further solidified his analytical skills. Throughout his career, he has applied his knowledge in various projects, particularly in agriculture, where he has delivered data-driven insights.