Sherwood, Oregon has been very good to my family. We moved here as a small family of 4 in 2003. We have grown, along with Sherwood, into a family of 7. My wife, Sarah, is a coach and a teacher. My children have attended many of the Sherwood schools and have been active in performing arts, sports and community events. I believe in giving back and helping to ensure that it remains a special place for future generations.
I know that there are major things facing our world and our country, but right now, I want to work in my local area to help solve local problems. I do not have answers to all of the problems that face our community, but as a Product Manager, I have been trained how to find those answers.
Here is my decision making process:
Ask the community for their top local problems
Prioritize problems
Ask the community to validate prioritized list
Define what we will measure to determine success
Rely on experts to provide estimates on the most efficient way to solve the problems
Ask the community if the proposed solution will solve the problem
Adjust prioritized list to balance quick wins and long term thinking
Communicate to the community the plan
Budget resources for highest value solutions
Ensure that the solution that was promised is delivered on time and within budget
Communicate to the community whether success criteria was met
As you can see, the citizens of Sherwood play a key part in my decision making process.
Here are some things that I would like to work on in Sherwood:
HEAL from COVID
Help families and local businesses recover from COVID-19 and attract new businesses to balance the tax base and provide local jobs
CONNECT Sherwood
Connect Sherwood virtually through expansion of Sherwood Broadband to more residents for better and cheaper Internet options
Connect Sherwood physically through improved trails, bicycle lanes and paths, and safer options to cross Highway 99
GROW Responsibly
Maintain Sherwood as a premier destination for families and provide housing, services and amenities for all our citizens in all phases of their lives
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Experience
I have led a team of product managers and support professionals to deliver products that customers love. I combine real world experience in development, support, sales and marketing with a strong desire to deliver efficient solutions that build customer loyalty and increase profitability. Every move that I have made in my career has been to solve a problem that affected me personally.
Civic and Service
City Councilor
Sherwood Oregon
Commissioner
Sherwood Planning Commission
Current
Chair
Sherwood School District Bond Oversight Committee
Current
Founding member and past president
Voices for the Performing Arts (VPA)
Volunteer
Robin Hood Festival, Cruisin’ Sherwood,
Humanitarian mission
HELPS International Guatemala
Professional
VP of Product Management
Intelycare
VP of Product
NurseGrid
Director of Mobile Product
Navex Global
Director of Product
ShiftWise
General Manager
Oregon Mobile Dentistry
Product Marketing and Business Development
Kryptiq (now Enli)
Education
B.S. Computer Science
Utah Valley University
Certified Customer Advisory Board Facilitator
Ignite
Elements of Artificial Intelligence Certificate
University of Helsinki
Key Capabilities
Mind-reader: I have an acutely developed ability to see “behind” what people say, and to surface their underlying needs, motivations, rationales, and assumptions.
Synthesizer: I can navigate complex technical architectures and ambiguous needs, spot the relevant patterns and issues, and distill crisp, prioritized, and actionable guidance.
Communicator: I delight in crafting narratives that express complex ideas with clarity, and acting as an enthusiastic evangelist to executives, peers, customers, and the press.
Influencer: My technical and business expertise, my upbeat attitude, and my sense of humor allow me to establish credibility, drive consensus, and leading peers.
Presentations
PDX Product Camp 2020 Games to Play with your Customer Advisory Board
PDX Product Camp 2020 Balancing Tech Debt and Growth
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference 2007, 2009
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2008, 2009
Microsoft HealthVault Product Launch 2007
Staffing Industry Analysts - General Session - 2016
Candidacy Endorsements
Testimonials
Keith Mays - Current Sherwood Mayor
Tim Rosener - Current Sherwood City Council President
Emily Smith - Sherwood Teacher
Carlos Rodriguez - Broadcast Engineer-in-Charge
“In what was a challenging transitional period for our division, he worked tirelessly and maintained effective management and morale of the team. Taylor has great leadership skills and I would not hesitate to recommend him for leadership roles.”
“It was great working with Taylor while developing mobile apps. He provided insightful feedback on my work and gave me a clear picture of what situations the user experiences so we can develop a solution that fits.”
“Taylor is an enthusiastic product manager who is passionate about adding the right feature set to his products. His keen engineering sense coupled with his understanding of the target customer constantly drives his product forward. He would be a great asset to any team.”
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