Taylor Buley

Taylor Buley is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as the Director of Engineering (Platform Data) at Forbes. His career has been marked by a steady progression in the fields of journalism, technology, and engineering management.

Career Highlights

Forbes: Taylor has been with Forbes since October 2022, where he initially joined as an Engineering Manager.1 In this role, he oversaw various revenue-related data initiatives, particularly focusing on data Lists. He was responsible for managing the technical aspects of Forbes' universe of data, including people, places, companies, and things.1 His role also encompassed engineering management for analytics, licensing, and revenue sites.

As of December 2023, Taylor has been promoted to Director of Engineering (Platform Data).2 In this capacity, he supports the API, Lists, and Web3 teams as part of the Products & Platform Engineering group.2

Previous Experience: Before joining Forbes, Taylor had a diverse career:

• Chief Technology Officer at McNaughton Media (2014-2022)1
• Development Manager at Parade Media Group (2013-2014)1
• Senior Developer at Parade Magazine (2013)1
• Developer at Forbes Media (2010-2012)1
• Staff Writer and Lead Editorial Developer at Forbes Media (2010)1
• Reporter at Forbes Media (2009-2010)1

Education

Taylor has a strong educational background:

• Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso Law (2021-2023)1
• Master of Arts in Communications from Stanford University (2007-2008)1
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (2003-2007)1

Skills and Certifications

Taylor holds certifications in:

• Google Cloud Foundations (2022)1
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) from Project Management Institute (2023)1

His expertise spans across engineering management, data initiatives, product development, and technology integration.

Taylor Buley's career trajectory showcases a unique blend of journalism and technology expertise, culminating in his current leadership role in engineering at Forbes. His LinkedIn username is indeed "buley".13