Howdy, folks - I am CJ Taylor. #
I am a Principal Software Engineer with ~20 years of experience. I built the AWS Certification exams. I help engineering teams make better architecture decisions and adopt AI tools.
What I do #
I work with engineering leaders who know their teams need to ship faster and adopt new tools, but need help making it happen. I offer:
- Architecture Reviews - A full assessment of your system with a clear roadmap forward
- Workshops - Hands-on sessions for your team on AI-assisted development, platform engineering, or AWS patterns
- Advisory - Ongoing strategic guidance with weekly calls and async support
- Office Hours - Focused 60-minute sessions for quick architecture questions
What people say #
His ability to enable better processes, tooling and engineers is unmatched in my experience. Given a problem or opportunity, CJ is relentless in providing solutions that go above and beyond expectations.
- Senior Director of IT Infrastructure
One of the smartest and hardest workers I know. His uncanny knack of finding multiple solutions to complex problems as well as presenting them in understandable terms is nothing but impressive.
- Director of Engineering, Automation
A subject matter expert with humility, which is tough to find.
- Director of Engineering
What I write about #
I write about infrastructure, AI-assisted development, platform engineering, and building things. Sometimes I write about failing at them too.
Stay in the loop #
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A bit about me #
100% AWS Certified (all 15 exams). Previously at AWS, TwinSpires, and Heartland Payment Systems. Currently at Lifeway Christian Resources. Kentucky through and through, an unbridled spirit.