Blake Taylor
About Blake Taylor
Blake Taylor is the Head of Product at Simfoni, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management, having held positions at various companies including Forte Research Systems, Advarra, and Cision.
Current Role at Simfoni
Blake Taylor serves as the Head of Product at Simfoni, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, ensuring that the company's offerings meet market demands and align with business objectives. His leadership in product management is aimed at driving innovation and enhancing the user experience.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Blake Taylor accumulated extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked at Forte Research Systems, Inc. as a Product Manager from 2017 to 2019 and later served as a Senior Product Manager there for 7 months in 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Group Product Manager at Advarra from 2020 to 2022, contributing to product strategy and execution.
Career Background in Product Management
Blake Taylor's career in product management began at TradingPartners, where he worked as a Product Manager from 2007 to 2012 in London, United Kingdom. He then transitioned to Cision, serving as a Senior Product Manager from 2012 to 2017, also in London. His diverse background in product roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in product development and market analysis.
Educational Background
Blake Taylor studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Studies and Spanish Studies from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he studied abroad at Universidad de Alcalá, focusing on Spanish Studies from 2003 to 2004. This educational foundation has contributed to his understanding of global markets and cultural dynamics.
Early Career Experience
Before entering product management, Blake Taylor worked as an Inside Sales Representative at Schneider National from 2006 to 2007. This early experience in sales provided him with insights into customer needs and market trends, which have been beneficial in his subsequent product management roles.