Security GTM • Infrastructure & Architecture
Security GTM leader & infrastructure-minded architect.
I help organizations validate real security exposure, focus on provable risk reduction, and turn security into operational outcomes while bridging offensive security thinking, platform architecture, and go-to-market execution.
Practitioner mindset. Builder’s intuition. Operator’s perspective.
What I do
Security GTM & Advisory
- Translate technical risk into executive-level decisions.
- Support evaluations, PoVs, pilots, and adoption with clarity.
- Align security capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
Infrastructure & Architecture
- Cloud, on-prem, hybrid environments.
- Security designed into platforms—not bolted on later.
- Patterns that scale across teams and operating models.
Builder-Adjacent Perspective
- Decades adjacent to development and systems work.
- Fluent in automation and emerging workflows.
- Build enough to stay honest—without “SWE cosplay.”
Why people work with me
I’m most effective in the space between strategy and implementation, working with buyers, engineers, and operators as security moves from idea to reality. That middle ground is where tooling meets infrastructure, ownership becomes unclear, and operational friction shows up. I help teams navigate that complexity with clear thinking and practical decisions. My approach favors substance, pragmatism, and execution rather than aspirational security narratives.
How I think
Focus areas
I spend a lot of time on the gaps between how security is sold and how it’s actually run—especially where exposure is misunderstood, priorities are unclear, and outcomes get lost. I am constantly nerding out on things I think are cool and are driving change in the industry.
- Exposure validation vs. checkbox security
- Turning findings into operational workflows
- Platform-native security design
- AI / RAG as force multipliers
Beyond work
Music
I’m a bassist and live performer. Music is my creative outlet and keeps me sharp on timing, teamwork, and execution under pressure. Current band family is @TailorMaideband on the socials.
Brewing
I brew beer because it sits at the intersection of process, systems thinking, creativity, and craft—where small decisions compound into measurable outcomes. It’s where I’ll land long-term. @MyBeerCo brews out at @DeepRootsVineyards. Come check us out.
Contact
Let’s talk.
Best way to reach me is via LinkedIn, Twitter or email. I share ideas and perspective more informally on X.
LinkedIn: @tonyjtaylor • X: @thetonytaylor
Notes
If you’re looking for security help, I’m most useful where infrastructure, architecture, and outcomes intersect: exposure validation, prioritization, and turning results into operational practice.