Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor has extensive experience in the field of software engineering, with a focus on game development. Paul began their career at Elite Systems in 1994, working on games for PC, 3DO console, and Playstation 1. Paul then joined Acclaim Entertainment in 1997, where they worked as a Programmer and Lead Programmer, contributing to the development of games for various platforms.

In 2004, Taylor joined Knockabout Games as a Software Engineer, specializing in creating and adapting games for J2ME mobile devices. Paul utilized an Eclipse environment and developed utilities for data compression and storage. The following year, they transitioned to KingsIsle Entertainment as a Lead Software Engineer. In this role, they developed and maintained in-house tools for multiple MMO projects, including the popular games Wizard101 and Pirate101.

In 2020, Taylor joined ArtCraft Entertainment as a Principal Engineer, playing a crucial role in the preparation of Crowfall for release. Paul worked on various aspects, including front-end UI implementation, creature spawning, AI, and pathing. Paul also took on the responsibility of troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.

Most recently, Taylor is employed at Certain Affinity as a Senior Advanced Engineer, a position they started in 2023. Further details on their time at this company are not provided.

Paul Taylor attended the University of York from 1991 to 1994 where they pursued a BSc/BEng degree in Computer Science.