Taylor Wakefield
About Taylor Wakefield
Taylor Wakefield is the Co-Founder and COO of Teleport, where he has contributed to advancements in environment-free computing and open source products since 2015. He previously held leadership roles at Mailgun and Rackspace Hosting, and he studied Finance at Boston College.
Work at Teleport
Taylor Wakefield serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Teleport, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to the company's efforts in pioneering environment-free computing. He has played a significant part in the development of Teleport's open source products, which offer a Unified Access Plane for developers and security professionals. His work has been instrumental in enabling engineers to access computing resources globally, enhancing the capabilities of Teleport's solutions.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Wakefield earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. Prior to this, he attended MUHS from 1989 to 1993. His educational background in finance has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology and operations within the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Mailgun
Before his tenure at Teleport, Taylor Wakefield co-founded Mailgun, where he worked from 2010 to 2012. His experience at Mailgun provided him with insights into email delivery services and technology startups, contributing to his overall expertise in the tech sector.
Experience at Rackspace Hosting
Taylor Wakefield held the position of Director at Rackspace Hosting from 2012 to 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his time at Rackspace, he gained valuable experience in cloud computing and managed hosting services, further enhancing his capabilities in operational leadership.