# Taylor Whipp > Full Stack Engineer Location: San Diego, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/taylorwhipp ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Gigantic Playground Jan 2024 – Present | San Diego County, California, United States ### Developer Relations Engineer @ Liveblocks Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 - Created technical engineering documentation for SaaS collaborative infrastructure in various Javascript frameworks (including React, Typescript, and Next.js) - Created tutorials and guides for integrating Liveblocks with different technologies including Google SSO using Next.js framework - Drafted and released user stories and blog articles to showcase ease of technical implementation and usability ### Cloud Engineer @ O'Reilly Media Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 - Integrated Snyk with CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins) for vulnerability management - Assisted in SOC2 Compliance Updates, identifying and patching vulnerabilities across VMs within GCP - Managed, monitored, and updated Kubernetes resources using GCP and Datadog to determine usefulness of preemptible node pools - Utilized Terraform and Helm for IAC in GCP clusters; created ansible playbook for automation - Audited ansible usage, documented playbooks, and implemented firewall rules for network peering when integrating Katacoda scenarios (live code environments) into live online trainings ### Cloud Support Engineer @ O'Reilly Media Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Greater San Diego Area ### Front End Engineer @ O'Reilly Media Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Greater San Diego Area - Developed microservice frontend application in React and Redux, tested with Jest and Cypress - Contributed to OIDC implementation with Pearson, including metering library development - Transitioned monitoring to Datadog, creating scripted synthetic monitors - Worked on ingestion pipeline, adding certifications offering to content library with Rabbit MQ and Celery - Audited and created monitoring for multiple services CPU/Memory allocations for Kubernetes cloud autoscaling initiative ### Intern (Development) @ MJD Interactive Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater San Diego Area - Contributed to front-end development for client using React, Redux, and styled components - Developed a full-stack admin portal for Save The Wave Coalition using Node, Firebase, React, and ag-Grid ### Product Analyst @ BofI Federal Bank Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater San Diego Area - Extracted and aggregated enterprise-level data using SQL for custom reports in SSRS and Tableau - Analyzed deposit data, providing architecture recommendations to ETL team - Developed a staffing model based on statistical distributions for call center efficiency - Managed Salesforce campaigns for lead funnel, centralized lead reporting, and automated lead distribution - Launched Overdraft Line of Credit product, including test group development and credit requirement determination ### Program Support Analyst @ Client Solution Architects Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Diego, California - Updated financial budgets and acquisition plans based on Congressional Budgets and Acquisition Life Cycle. - Drafted and updated briefs for periodic PEOC41- PMW770 Program Management Reviews, Stakeholder meetings, conferences, etc. - Recorded Action Items, Meeting Minutes, and Risks for Program Meetings, and managed risks through Risk Exchange. ### Junior Business Consultant @ Bulldog Consulting Services Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Fort Wayne, Indiana Area Worked under IT Project Manager to support a large-scale, multi organizational project from design through construction phases. Utilized SharePoint 2010 to manage and maintain document libraries. Implemented Visio to document process flows and organizational charts. Learned BPMN plus Data & Metrics Analysis techniques to target strategic objectives. ### Consultant @ The Terrell Company Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Fort Wayne, Indiana Area Analyzed different self funded plans to statistically predict which policy would have the biggest cost saving effect for the client. Evaluated non-value added segments of policy underwriting to determine which new policy would mirror the underlying medical plan and be free of “gaps.” Compiled an advisory report for the client and company with findings. ### Server @ Chops Wine Bar Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Fort Wayne, Indiana Area Analyzed sales data and seasonal trend patterns for Summer 2013 through May 2014 Developed a forecasting plan to increase sales and plan inventory. Earned a sommelier certificate through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Won quarterly sales competition for wine & spirits (July 2013). Worked in an atmosphere that encouraged teamwork and the importance of communication and efficiency. ### Server @ Joseph Decuis Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Roanoke, IN Underwent thorough training on Wagyu beef, French food preparation, and upscale service elements. Learned and implemented sophisticated etiquette techniques to provide the customer with an unprecedented dining experience. Used advanced knowledge of wine to recommend varietal and location specific vintages. ### Service Assistant @ Markle Financial Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Markle, Indiana Assessed and analyzed client assets by compiling quarterly statements and reviewing balances into Excel to improve efficiency. Maintained client relationships through phone calls and emails and answered any queries about their accounts or balances. Prepared new contracts for accounts as requested, and assembled forms for withdrawals. ### Marketing Employee @ Kohl's Department Stores Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 Responsible for the change of storewide marketing, inventory management and replenishment. Audited sign placement for efficiency and accuracy. ### Sales Associate and Stock Room Team Member @ Abercrombie & Fitch Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 Assessed Customer needs and increased sales with tailored suggestive selling. Inventoried stock and utilized an RF device with Oracle Software to support timely product distribution. Improved customer satisfaction by optimizing supply chain planning. Selected team member to participate in visual planning and product distribution resets. Monitored sales values and adjusted balance at EFT-POS to reflect discounts and savings. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Statistics Purdue University Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 ### Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics Purdue University Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 ### High School ### High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/taylorwhipp --- Source: https://flows.cv/taylorwhipp JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/taylorwhipp/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22