Hal Taylor
Head of Engineering @TX Group
Technology & Engineering Leader
Biography
Hal Taylor is a technology and engineering leader with over two decades of experience guiding organizations through large-scale transformation. Currently Head of Software Engineering at Tamedia (TX Group) in Switzerland, he specializes in aligning engineering with business strategy, driving modernization efforts such as cloud migration, microservices, and AI integration, while scaling high-performing teams of 70+ engineers. Known for his pragmatic approach, he bridges technology and business with a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and cultivating the next generation of leaders.
About the talk
The story of human civilization is inextricably linked to its information technology, an epic journey from the precious written records of the ancient world to the endless, algorithmic feeds of today. Tracing this transformation reveals a critical disconnect: while our information systems have evolved beyond recognition, our cognitive wiring has not. In an era of pathological abundance, this talk explores the profound challenges born from this mismatch and ultimately asks: who do we want to become?