About Me

Just a quick glimpse.

About

Hello world, I'm Taylor Horwood!

I'm a DevOps/SRE engineer with a passion for solving complex problems and building reliable and scalable systems. I'm also a loving husband and father who loves spending time with my family, whether we're going on adventures, playing games, or just cuddling up on the couch watching a good movie. When I'm not spending time with my family, you'll find me outside hiking, biking, gaming, at the gym, or tinkering with technology.

I'm also super passionate about technology outside of work. I have a homelab where I experiment with different software and hardware, and I also enjoy coding for fun.

My hobbies have taught me valuable skills that are directly transferable to my work, such as:

  • Problem-solving: I'm able to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems, both big and small.
  • Learning agility: I'm constantly learning new things and staying up-to-date on the latest technologies.
  • Attention to detail: I'm meticulous in my work and have a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Communication and teamwork: I'm an effective communicator and team player, able to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, with a passion for outdoor activities, working on cars, creating things, and solving problems. I'm also a well-rounded individual with a wide range of interests, and I always bring a unique perspective and a can-do attitude to every task.

Skills

  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Git
  • Tailwind
  • Redux
  • Express
  • Python
  • Django
  • Framer Motion
  • Wordpress
  • Webflow
  • Angular
  • Go

Tools & Platforms

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Vim
  • Bash
  • ZSH
  • Github
  • Gitlab
  • AWS
  • Jenkins
  • CircleCI
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Salesforce

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • MongoDB
  • SQLite
  • GraphQL
  • Apollo GraphQL
  • Redis
  • Prisma

Work

13+ years of diverse professional experience.

I began my career in customer facing roles, where I developed strong communication and interpersonal skills. I then transitioned to a technical support role, where I discovered my passion for technology. I have since progressed up the ranks, gaining expertise in cloud computing, software development, and data science. I am very passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and make a positive impact on the world.