Matt Taylor

Evaluator
DISC Type : dcs

Head of Data Engineering, Analytics & BI at Trainline

United Kingdom

Overview

A business-focused data leader with 20 years of experience building scalable data platforms and leading high-performance teams. As Head of Data Engineering, Analytics & BI at Trainline, he specializes in data architecture, strategy, and developing data-centric products. He studied Information Technology at The University of Queensland and is described as a great mentor and technically capable.

He has publicly shared his learnings on the career path challenges of moving between individual contributor (IC) and manager roles in the data field.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Career Pathing
Publicly discusses his experience and learnings from transitioning between individual contributor and manager roles, showing a clear interest in professional development paths.
Data-Driven Decisions
Passionate about connecting technology and data to business value, with a focus on using information to help people make their next decision with more certainty.
Team Mentorship
Emphasizes fostering growth through coaching and mentorship and is described by colleagues as a great mentor who shows care for his team.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Head of Data Engineering, Analytics & BI at Trainline
12-2024 - 1-2026
Data Engineer at Meta
7-2023 - 12-2024
Principal Data Architect at Trainline
1-2023 - 7-2023
Director of Data Engineering at Utopia Music
9-2019 - 1-2023
Data Engineering Manager at Meta

Education

2-2000 - 6-2003
Information Technology from The University of Queensland
1995 - 1999
Education details unavailable from Brisbane Boys College

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Exp : 8 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Data Engineering, Analytics & BI at Trainline
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Matt

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