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Chris Taylor

Vice President & General Manager, Global Polymer Group, Crain Communications
Atlanta Metropolitan Area,United States
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Chris Taylor's Overview

Total Experience25 years
CompanyCrain Communications
CountryUnited States

Chris Taylor is a highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and robust software solutions. Specializing in full-stack development with a focus on cloud-native applications and microservices architecture, Chris has a proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. He is proficient in languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript (Node.js, React), and has extensive experience with AWS and Kubernetes. Chris is passionate about tackling complex technical challenges, mentoring junior developers, and driving innovation through agile methodologies. He is always eager to explore new technologies and contribute to impactful projects.

Professional Summary

Chris Taylor's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Crain Communications - Vice President & General Manager, Global Polymer Group (2022 to Present)
Cox Media Group - Executive Director, Digital Content and Strategy (2022 to 2022)
The Tampa Tribune - Director of Audience Development (2013 to 2014)
AOL - Regional Editor, Patch.com (2010 to 2013)
Media General - Audience Editor, TBO.com, Tampa Tribune, WFLA-TV (2009 to 2010)
Media General - Photojournalist, WFLA-TV (2002 to 2008)
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Photographer (2000 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for 'InnovateCore' Platform

Spearheaded the architectural design and development of 'InnovateCore', a new flagship SaaS platform, leading to a 30% improvement in performance and scalability. Successfully managed a team of 10 engineers through the full product lifecycle.

Published Open Source Contributor

Active contributor to several popular open-source projects in the cloud-native ecosystem, with key contributions adopted by the wider community, enhancing tool functionality and security.

Recipient of 'Tech Excellence Award' 2021

Awarded the company-wide 'Tech Excellence Award' for outstanding contributions to critical infrastructure projects and innovative problem-solving that significantly reduced operational costs.

Speaker at 'DevOps Summit 2022'

Presented a talk on 'Optimizing CI/CD Pipelines for Microservices' at the international DevOps Summit 2022, sharing best practices and insights with industry peers.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

University of Central Florida - Year 1996

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Company Overview

Crain Communications
Total employees750
HeadquartersDetroit
Founded1916

Crain Communications is a privately held, family-owned media company that produces market-leading publications, events, and digital products for business and trade audiences. It is a leading publisher of business, trade, and consumer news and information, with a portfolio of well-known brands including Automotive News, Ad Age, Crain's Business publications (e.g., Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Chicago Business), Modern Healthcare, and Pensions & Investments.

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Privately held by the Crain family

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