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Andy Sayler

Collaborator · DISC type si
Director of Engineering -- Security, Safety, and Identity at Patreon
📍 Boulder, Colorado, United States

Andy Sayler is the Director of Engineering for Security, Safety, and Identity at Patreon. With a Ph. D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, he has a deep background in InfoSec, previously leading teams at Workday and Twitter, and focusing on threat prevention, risk management, and security policy.

Outside of his tech career, Andy is deeply involved in his community, serving as a District Trustee for the Boulder Public Library. He has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and public policy, and in the past, he was the General Manager for the WMFO radio station.

People who have worked with him often describe him as diligent, tenacious, and an organizationally gifted leader.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering -- Security, Safety, and Identity
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Andy shows up

Consensus Builder
Appreciative
Good Listener

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

Information Security Leadership
He leads teams focused on information security, content safety, and identity at Patreon, following similar leadership roles at Twitter and Workday.
Security and Public Policy
His PhD research focused on security, privacy, and policy, and he maintains a stated interest in the intersection of these fields.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director of Engineering -- Security, Safety, and Identity
Patreon
5-2024
District Trustee
Boulder Public Library
5-2023 - 12-2025
Senior Principal Security Engineer
Workday
9-2022 - 12-2022
Director of Security Engineering
Twitter
1-2022 - 9-2022
Senior Manager, Security Architecture and Engineering
Twitter
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Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Colorado Boulder
2011 - 2013
Master’s Degree
University of Colorado Boulder
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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