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Sam Taylor

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Head of Data Engineering at Competition and Markets Authority
📍 United Kingdom

Sam is the Head of Data Engineering at the Competition and Markets Authority, leading a team of data scientists and engineers. With a history in government roles at the DWP and Department of Health, he specializes in machine learning, analytics, and managing cloud-hosted platforms. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Leicester.

Outside of his professional life, Sam is invested in physical challenges and personal growth. He recently competed in Turf Games, an experience he found humbling and powerful, highlighting his interest in stepping outside his comfort zone and engaging with high-level competition.

He recently observed at the AWS Summit that the tech industry has pivoted from merely discussing scaling Generative AI to actively implementing it in products.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Head of Data Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Scaling Generative AI
Attended the recent AWS Summit in London and noted the industry's significant shift from theoretical discussions to the practical application of GenAI in products.
Cloud Analytics Platforms
Leads the development and management of the CMA's cloud-hosted analytics platform, specifically mentioning experience with AWS and Jupyter Hub.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Data Engineering
Competition and Markets Authority
2-2023 - 1-2025
Principal Data Scientist
Department of Health and Social Care
8-2022 - 2-2023
Lead Data Scientist
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
7-2020 - 11-2022
Senior Data Scientist
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2-2020 - 7-2020
Senior Data Scientist
BPDTS LIMITED
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Education
2012 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Leicester
2021 - 2021
GSEC
SANS Technology Institute
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