Sam Taylor

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of Data Engineering at Competition and Markets Authority

United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

Imaginative

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

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.
Data-Driven Regulation
His work involves designing data infrastructure to help the CMA regulate digital markets, combining technology, economics, and public policy.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Head of Data Engineering at Competition and Markets Authority
2-2023 - 1-2025
Principal Data Scientist at Department of Health and Social Care
8-2022 - 2-2023
Lead Data Scientist at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
7-2020 - 11-2022
Senior Data Scientist at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2-2020 - 7-2020
Senior Data Scientist at BPDTS LIMITED

Education

2012 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc) from University of Leicester
2021 - 2021
GSEC from SANS Technology Institute

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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Sam

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