Summary
Mark Taylor is a software engineering manager with nine years of professional experience and a decade-plus background in embedded and aerospace-focused systems engineering. Currently leading engineering efforts at Lightcast and running his own consulting firm, Embed Creativity LLC, he blends hands-on embedded hardware/software expertise with people leadership and product ownership. His career includes senior technical roles at Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Performance Software, where he translated complex avionics requirements into delivered products. Based in Sebastian, Florida, he brings a practical maker’s mindset from early internships at Digilent and SAIC through to architecting production systems. Known for pairing pragmatic engineering with entrepreneurial drive, he often bridges consulting engagements and corporate teams to accelerate delivery.
9 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Computer Engineering, Bachelor's degree Computer Engineering at Washington State University