Mike Taylor isn't your average learning expert. With over 20 years of experience in the trenches, he cuts through the fluff and delivers practical solutions that work. His engaging, straight-to-the-point style makes him a favorite at industry conferences. But Mike's expertise extends beyond the stage. By day, he puts his knowledge to work on Nationwide's cybersecurity team in Columbus, Ohio. By night, he shares his passion for learning as an instructor in Franklin University's graduate program for Instructional Design & Performance Technology. An MBA from Ohio University and a master's in educational technology from San Diego State University round out Mike's credentials. He's a valuable resource for anyone looking to tackle their toughest learning challenges.
Jess is a principal analyst at Forrester serving security and risk (S&R) professionals. She contributes to Forrester’s research on the role of the CISO with a focus on security talent management. Additionally, Jess covers incident response and crisis management, and email security. Prior to her analyst role, Jess spent eight years as a principal advisor on Forrester’s Security & Risk Council. In this role, she was a trusted partner to a network of CISOs and S&R leaders, making and communicating critical decisions about and investments in their programs. Before she was an advisor, Jess led a Forrester Consulting practice focused on helping tech and service providers with their business and go-to-market strategies. Jess holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications, with concentrations in English and marketing, from the University of Connecticut.