Early in her career Dr. Taylor worked in technical roles in a number of technology companies including Intel, Acurex and Buckman Laboratories. She then became interested in helping companies adapt to changing technologies and improving their approach to business and formed Taylor Success Systems consultancy to address this need. Her background includes degrees in Chemistry and Electronics, plus an MBA in business and also a doctorate degree in Strategic Management.
Currently, she serves as Director of Outreach for INCOSE International, the Systems Engineering organization, and Director of Chapter Development for the San Diego Chapter of INCOSE. She represents the INCOSE local chapter on the San Diego County Engineering Council. She participates in IEEE and the American Chemical Society.
She has written and presented a number of technical papers, as well as three business books. She currently works as a Management Consultant helping companies to diagnose problems and implement innovative new solutions. Her current emphasis is on systems approaches and using systems thinking to achieve long term business success.