Torc

Responsible for building community within a $30 billion publicly traded staffing company (Randstad).

VP of Global Community

Gun.io

Community Lead

Responsible for creating meaningful content for the software engineering industry to help job seekers find a job faster and engineering leaders scale and hire more efficiently. Focused on building community through technology conferences and events. Connecting engineering talent to open positions on Gun.io's platform!

Community Manager

The Unicorn Finders

Business Podcast where we are on the quest to illuminate the elusive 'Unicorn Factor' in companies doing unicorn like things! Join us on our educational journey through podcast episodes, interviews, and articles with some of the best of the best using their platform and skills to make the world a better place.

Head of Community

Vaco

In January of 2023 my NERD team merged with our Global Solutions team to double our IT team from 7 to 15 individuals. I am responsible for heading up the entire technology team with an emphasis in relationship/community building among tech professionals across the country. I also am assisting in branding/content for our entire Global Solutions team.

Managing Director, Practice Lead - Vaco Technology Global Solutions

Had the unique opportunity to create a whole new division within Vaco that was focused on finding and placing the top remote engineering talent for our clients across the country. We started with a team of me/zero and grew to seven people.

Managing Director, Lead - Nashville Engineering Remote Division

Directly lead a team of 10 recruiters plus 2 sourcers. Responsible for training across all areas of technology, implementing best practices in recruiting processes, and heavily involved in the hiring of new recruiters. Still 100% hands on in recruiting for all things application development in the Greater Nashville area. Actively involved in speaking across the southeast at technology conferences. Responsible for training on best practices across Vaco nation on CRM best practices.

Managing Director, Recruiting - Vaco Technology Nashville

Directly lead a team of nine recruiters and pioneered our sourcing program at Vaco. Responsible for training across all areas of technology, implementing best practices in recruiting processes, and heavily involved in the hiring of new recruiters. Still 100% hands on in recruiting for all things application development in the Greater Nashville area.

Sr. Director, Recruiting – Vaco Technology Nashville 

Focusing recruiting efforts in the Greater Nashville area. Recruiting specifically in the area of application development with an emphasis around Java, Microsoft, and Open Source technologies. Managing various accounts and working with IT leadership to address organizational needs.

Director, Recruiting - Vaco Technology Nashville

Focused recruiting efforts in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Recruited all areas of technology from infrastructure, application development, functional, and IT leadership. Managed various accounts and worked with IT leadership to address organizational needs.

Sr. Associate, Recruiting - Vaco Technology Raleigh

Focused recruiting efforts on Fortune 500 clients across the country. Heavy VMS/MSP management. Specialized recruiting in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Telecommunications, and Administrative staffing placements.

National Accounts Recruiting Associate 

With over 13+ years of experience in the talent industry, Taylor has placed more than 1,000 software developers in new roles, helping scale hundreds of engineering teams across the globe. His work spans startups to global enterprises, always grounded in a deep passion for people and meaningful connection.

In 2020, he realized that his true calling was building community—not just placing talent. Since then, he has dedicated himself to creating online spaces where developers can grow, connect, and find support at scale.
Today, he serves as the VP of Global Community at Torc, where he leads the charge in making Torc’s digital ecosystem—especially its vibrant Discord community—a home base for developers navigating their careers and job searches. His mission is to ensure that every software engineer feels like they belong somewhere.

A seasoned international speaker and keynote presenter, Taylor Desseyn frequently shares his insights at major tech conferences around the world, speaking on the future of work, remote talent, and the power of community in tech.

Taylor’s mission is simple yet impactful: to show people they’re not alone in the job search while providing valuable support and insights every step of the way.

If you’re still reading this bio, check out my links below to give you more information about me and what I have going on. I would love to assist you with your next job search so shoot me a dm!

Recent Speaking Engagements: 

2025:
DevUp - St. Louis
Spring I/O - Barcelona 
RenderATL (Emcee) - Atlanta, GA
Amplify Allyship - NYC
Talent Land - Mexico 
StirTrek - Columbus, OH
DevWorld - Amsterdam
Epic Web Conf (Emcee)- Salt Lake City, UT
All Things Open - Raleigh

2024:
Commit Your Code - Dallas, TX
Momentum - Cincinnati
All Things Open - Raleigh, NC
JSConfMX - Mexico 
Thrive Tech - Fort Lauderdale, FL
RenderATL (Emcee) - Atlanta, GA

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Katie Hom Consulting

• Created full-stack web applications and static websites for a variety of clients across small and medium-sized businesses and organizations.

Clients include:
• Clear Water Counseling 
• ReWoven Lactation and Mothercare 
• Colleen Bredell & IM Counseling
• Eurasian Pacifica Inc., Logistics & Freight Management
• Innovative Music Solutions, Music Therapy
• Lodi United Congregational Christian Church, Lodi, CA
• Loard's Ice Cream & Candies, Orinda, CA

Software Engineer

Chris Loves Julia

• Built a full stack web application from scratch, growing the user base from 0 to 1,100+ users.
• Designed and implemented user interfaces, database models, cron jobs, and backend APIs for seamless integration with external software.
• Developed a data reporting page utilizing Nivo charts with extensive customizations to effectively display key metrics, optimizing data presentation based on user priorities.
• Integrated with various software platforms including Stripe, Auth0, and Mailchimp to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Authored comprehensive documentation to support developers, ensuring clear guidance for system functionality and code maintenance.

Full Stack Developer

AlphaTrAI

• Designed Figma mock-ups for multiple pages and elements of an internal application, focusing on user-centered design and functionality.
• Collaborated closely with developers to ensure design feasibility and alignment with project requirements.
• Developed interactive elements to display critical information, ensuring optimal user experience and accessibility.
• Aligned design elements with the company's overall design sensibilities to maintain brand consistency.

UI/UX Designer

100Devs

• Developed modern and responsive full stack web applications using best practices 
• Created RESTful APIs, utilizing CRUD functionality and MVC architecture

Recent Projects:

Backstock (Full Stack Web App) - Users can keep track of items they have on hand including quantities, expiration dates, storage locations,  and add out of stock items to a shopping list. REST API application using MVC architecture with authentication built with Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, EJS, Passport, Bootstrap, JavaScript and CSS.

FridgeSpace (Full Stack Web App) - Memories can live on - online - instead of on the fridge. Users can upload children’s artwork, greeting cards and other photos to display in their gallery. Developed using Cloudinary, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, EJS, Passport, Tailwind CSS, and DaisyUI using MVC architecture. 

Theory Revolution (Web App) - An interactive music theory application where users can drag and drop notes, build musical rhythms, compare rhythms with different sets of notes, and see where their rhythm falls within specific beats or parts of the beat. Built with React, Figma, CSS, and JavaScript.

Other Projects: 

Ben Folds Songs search with custom API
SongBeats song seeking app with GetSongsBPM API integration
Mission: Mars Rover Photo Web App with NASA API integration
Rowing a Round Musical Web App
Build-A-Choir Music Ensemble Web App

Cantare Oakland

• Utilized strong communication and collaboration skills while integrating technology into teaching choral rehearsals, individual, and group voice lessons.

Choir & Private Voice Teacher

Douglas County School District

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Choir

Substitute Teacher

Assistant Director of Children's Choirs

Teaching Artist

The University of Kansas

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Music Education: Choral Pedagogy

Northview Middle School, Ankeny Community School District

Choral Director

Luther College Dorian Summer Music Camps

Choir Counselor

As a software engineer and former music educator, I approach obstacles with effective communication, patience, and creativity. I love transforming sparks of imagination into innovative and efficient products that solve problems for clients, businesses, and beyond. 

I have a keen eye for design and enjoy the way frontend and backend systems work together - and I thrive in frontend developer or full stack software engineering positions. I am comfortable learning new languages and tools and have experience building with and integrating the following: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, DaisyUI, Bootstrap, React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Wordpress, MVC, CRUD applications, REST APIs, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, Mongoose, Heroku, Vercel, Stripe, Auth0, Mailchimp, Squarespace and more.

Portfolio: http://katiehom.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/katiehom

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