About Phil Taylor

Award-winning senior software developer with decades of experience in PHP, full-stack SaaS and the whole platform lifecycle, from architecture through to DevOps. Usually found in a terminal.

Expert in Linux server, web application, SaaS and website security. I have a long track record of finding and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in critical systems, including being shortlisted for awards for reporting critical vulnerabilities in government systems, as a byproduct rather than as an active vulnerability researcher.

Deep expertise in Personal Data Protection law in Jersey, the UK, the EU and other jurisdictions worldwide. I give the legal and regulatory advice and do the engineering behind it: encryption at rest, secure-by-design systems, and infrastructure that meets or exceeds privacy law requirements globally.

Entrepreneur, Fractional CTO and founder of several digital businesses. Nearly all my work is white-label or under NDA. I build the technical solutions, architecture and platforms other companies run their entire business on, and I also consult when things go wrong: hacked systems, personal data compromises and forensic analysis of intrusions.

I use AI tools daily on every project, from agentic coding workflows to custom integrations built on LLM APIs. Engineering judgement still decides what ships, and the code has to be right.

Away from code I fly and spend time on the water. I hold a Commercial Pilot Licence and a Qualified Flying Instructor rating, and I own my aircraft. On the water I hold the MCA/RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate with a commercial endorsement, along with several other maritime certifications, and I have my own boat.