Andy Sayler

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Director of Engineering -- Security, Safety, and Identity at Patreon

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Community Libraries
He is an active volunteer member of the Board of Trustees for the Boulder Public Library District and encourages others to get involved.

Media Appearances

Andy has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

2011 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Colorado Boulder
2011 - 2013
Master’s Degree from University of Colorado Boulder

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Exp : 9 Location : Boulder, Colorado, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering -- Security, Safety, and Identity at Patreon
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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andy

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andy move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Andy take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Andy

Personality Compatibility


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