Taylor Keazirian

Senior Software Engineer

Kalispell, Montana, United States18 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-integrated system design.
Proven track record in revenue-generating A/B testing.
Strong mentorship and collaboration skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused software engineer with a strong background in AI and full-stack development.

Contact

taylork26@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Software DevelopmentJavaReact.jsAwsA/b TestingSoftware CraftsmanshipYoga InstructionMindfulness MeditationFront-end DevelopmentJavascriptHospitality ManagementEmployee TrainingRestaurant ManagementSalesmanshipCustomer Service

Other Skills

Anthropic ClaudeTechnical WritingSystems ThinkingAmazon Web Services (AWS)GraphQLKubernetesGitLabSplunkTypeScriptReactTest-Driven DevelopmentC#Online TeachingShopifyPython (Programming Language)

About

I specialize in building maintainable systems and bringing a steady, people-centered approach to complex technical work. I focus on thoughtful system design and practical solutions that support both the teams who build them and the people who use them. Much of my recent work explores how AI is reshaping how engineers learn, build judgment, and approach long-term design decisions. I'm especially interested in helping teams engage with these tools in ways that stay grounded in real-world context rather than short-term hype. Mentorship and thoughtful collaboration have always been central to how I work. Whether I'm refining a codebase or supporting a teammate's growth, my goal is to create environments where people feel steady, supported, and able to do their best work. My path into engineering came through a decade in hospitality and restaurant management — an environment that demanded leadership, calm problem-solving, and clear communication under pressure. That background shapes how I show up on engineering teams today.

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

8th light

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos

Currently between client engagements, using this time to deepen expertise in AI-assisted engineering workflows — writing technical content on Medium, building with Claude Code and LangChain, and exploring how AI tooling is reshaping how engineers learn, design, and make decisions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Anthropic ClaudeSoftware DevelopmentTechnical WritingSystems Thinking

Software Engineer

Sep 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Full-stack consultant, delivering platform modernization and experimentation work across high-scale consumer SaaS environments.
Ticketmaster · Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kafka, GitLab, CI/CD, Splunk, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code
Modernized legacy backend services as part of a large-scale microservices consolidation on a global high-traffic ticketing platform
Restored critical observability by engineering a custom logging solution after identifying a deep framework incompatibility — fix cited by Engineering Manager as essential for preventing production blind spots
Identified and remediated hardcoded API key vulnerabilities, migrating to HashiCorp Vault to establish secure-by-default credential handling across services
Used GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate debugging, test development, and CI pipeline troubleshooting in complex distributed systems
LegalZoom · TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, A/B testing, feature flagging
Led A/B/C/D experimentation across LLC onboarding and pricing flows — one initiative became the default experience for all LLC customers, generating $4.6M in incremental revenue in FY24
Became the org's Subject Matter Expert on a critical legacy pricing system, building documentation and experiment runbooks that turned a fragmented, undocumented process into a shared standard and reduced onboarding time for engineers joining the team
Navigated legacy-heavy, multi-repository environments, delivering changes safely in high-risk areas of the codebase
Mentored an apprentice software engineer through 8th Light's apprenticeship program.

JavaReact.jsA/B TestingAmazon Web Services (AWS)GraphQL

Apprentice Software Engineer

Feb 2022 – Sep 2022 · 7 mos

Completed 8th Light's apprenticeship program after transitioning into software engineering from a background in hospitality and restaurant management — an immersive training focused on software craftsmanship, test-driven development, and clean code practices. Joined 8th Light full-time as a Software Engineer upon completion.

React.jsJavaScriptTest-Driven DevelopmentSoftware CraftsmanshipC#

Farmer's fridge

AppOps Analyst

Aug 2021 – Feb 2022 · 6 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Front-End DevelopmentJavaScriptShopifyAmazon Web Services (AWS)Python (Programming Language)

The difference engine

Software Engineer

Jun 2021 – Nov 2021 · 5 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Volunteer apprentice, working with a team of fellow developers, tech leads, and technical project managers to build web applications for non-profit organizations.

Front-End DevelopmentJavaScriptNode.jsReact.jsPostgreSQL

Thinkful

Software Engineering Student

Oct 2020 – May 2021 · 7 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote

Front-End DevelopmentReact.jsTest-Driven DevelopmentJavaScriptWeb Development

Offyoga

Practice Director and Instructor

Jun 2018 – Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Chicago, Illinois

OffYoga helps your company achieve its wellness, productivity, and employee engagement goals by bringing mindfulness, balance, and strength to your office. As a great perk to offer your employees, OffYoga makes it convenient and fun to positively impact the physical and mental health of your employees while strengthening your company's culture.

Yoga InstructionMindfulness MeditationOnline Teaching

Four corners

3 roles

Assistant General Manager

Jun 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Managed the success of 4C's highest-volume property
Promoted a positive, engaging, and safe atmosphere among staff and guests

Hospitality ManagementRestaurant ManagementEmployee Training

Lead Bartender - Kirkwood Bar and Grill

Promoted

Apr 2012 – Jun 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Employee TrainingRestaurant Management

Corporate Trainer

Apr 2012 – Jun 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Assisted in opening and training all staff members for several new 4C properties, including Highline, Fremont, and Brickhouse Tavern.

Corepower yoga

Yoga Instructor

Aug 2016 – Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Chicago, IL

Taught Yoga Sculpt, which incorporates a yoga vinyasa practice with light weights, practiced in a heated room.
200 hour RYT certified
50+ hour Yoga Sculpt certified
continuing education

Customer ServiceManagementSalesmanshipTime Management

Cutco cutlery

Sales Professional

Jun 2007 – Dec 2012 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Wilmette, Illinois, United States

At Cutco, I sold premium cutlery and kitchenware through cold-calling, phone outreach, and client referrals. I achieved $10k in sales in my first ten days and surpassed $75k in total career sales. I traveled as a Field Sales Manager, representing Cutco at fairs and shows. As an Assistant Manager and Receptionist Manager, I gained valuable experience in time management, organization, and professionalism, along with extensive sales and customer service experience.