Leadership
Advocates for efficiency & innovation
We’re driven by the belief that organizations can unlock the full potential of their software investments, and we are relentless in our pursuit of this goal. Our headquarters serves as the hub for a team dedicated to reshaping the landscape of business, education, and government organizations.
Paul Taylor
Paul already had several years of technical enterprise software experience before he founded Gideon Taylor in 2001. Getting enterprise systems to reduce human busywork is like Christmas morning for him. He likes to think outside the box and rethink conventional wisdom; he likes to build both reusable tools and custom-fit solutions. He loves working with smart, friendly people and collects them whenever possible.
John Woodrum
John started in the IT industry in 1993 with Lotus Development Corporation. He has proven experience as a visionary leader with strong organizational and personnel development skills. He has served for almost 30 years in progressive leadership, managerial, and employee development roles. John feels that successful companies must develop leaders at every level within the organization, create a vision of success, and improve every employee’s personal value.
Cammi Averett
Cammi has been working in the financial industry for her entire career of nearly two decades. She has been involved in all aspects of the financial processes at a corporate level and is uniquely qualified to both lead a successful team as well as drive and support strategic initiatives for the company. Cammi is also passionate about supporting the individual through the implementation and upholding of corporate values.
Practice leaders
Andrew Bediz
Andrew is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and entrepreneurship. A recognized pioneer in usability and artificial intelligence (AI), he currently serves as Managing Director of AI and UX at Gideon Taylor, where he drives the creation of intuitive, impactful digital solutions for enterprises.
Andrew has played a key role in driving innovation in products across industries such as education, the public sector, healthcare, finance, and retail. A frequent speaker at industry events where he shares his expertise on AI and UX trends. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Mark Aiman
Mark is a seasoned IT Executive with almost 30 years of experience in infrastructure, architecture, and cloud solutions. As the VP of Cloud Solutions at Gideon Taylor, and through leadership roles at Ida AI and IntraSee, he has demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, team management, and optimizing technical operations. With a proven track record of delivering projects efficiently across multiple industries, Mark excels at building strong client relationships and driving business growth through strategic IT implementations.
Scott Crutchfield
With over 25 years of experience in helping companies tackle complex business challenges through the strategic integration of people, processes, and technology, Scott is a seasoned leader in the IT landscape. For more than two decades, he has held senior IT leadership positions, including CIO and Senior Director, where he has consistently delivered significant strategic value to his stakeholders. Scott has successfully built and led large teams dedicated to implementing PeopleSoft and Oracle Fusion Cloud solutions, demonstrating his expertise in aligning technology with business objectives. His depth of experience has enabled him to develop a keen acuity for assisting organizations in executing their strategies and achieving their goals through a diverse range of technologies. In his current role as Practice Leader for Managed Services, Staff Augmentation and RPA, Scott takes pride in connecting the right people with the right solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. Scott holds an MBA from the University of Georgia, specializing in business strategy and management, along with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Business from Augusta State University.
Gusty Tolutau
With a proven track record over 25 years, Gusty has successfully led product development and consulting teams across a diverse range of enterprise technologies. His ability to transform visions into reality has driven significant returns for companies. He holds a master’s degree in Information Systems Management from the BYU Marriott School of Business.
Lynette Chaudoin
With over 21 years of expertise in business process mapping and systems architecture and a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Management, Lynette excels in delivering customized solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and user experience. Specializing in complex workflow automation and bringing new ideas to life, Lynette has led numerous high-impact projects across diverse industries, including higher education and public sector clients.
Her leadership in implementing PeopleSoft’s Fluid technologies, Approval Frameworks, and GT eForms™ has streamlined business operations, enabling clients to improve system performance and achieve greater productivity. From employee onboarding to financial management and compliance tracking, Lynette’s innovative solutions empower organizations to simplify their processes while staying ahead of industry trends.
Let Lynette’s unparalleled expertise and strategic vision elevate your business operations with scalable, user-friendly solutions designed to exceed expectations.
Business development
Scott Antin
Scott has been involved in the PeopleSoft and enterprise software market for more than 25 years including roles in alliances, marketing, and sales for organizations ranging from technology startups to global service organizations. As VP of Business Development, he’s a passionate advocate of helping clients reimagine the role that enterprise software can play within their organizations – extending functionality, enhancing productivity, and redefining the user experience.
Rain Rogers
Todd Sanders
Todd has over 25 years of helping businesses across many industries logically leverage technology to improve business process efficiency, user experience, and overall profitability. Todd is adept at evaluating needs and objectives from the business point of view, then creating solutions that are technically achievable, all while staying aware of, and working within, budget guidance. As Director of Key Accounts for our AI/UX practice, Todd enjoys helping customers with current needs, but then also helping to create strategies to capitalize on future technology changes and advances.
John Bonin
John has spent the last 20 years in various sales and marketing roles within the enterprise software market. He has been helping commercial, public sector, and higher ed clients mobilize and modernize the PeopleSoft user experience since 2009 and recently spent 2 years at AWS where he helped enterprise customers in the energy and life sciences industries accelerate their migrations to the cloud. Today, as key accounts director at Gideon Taylor, John is responsible for driving customer adoption of GT eForms solutions so they can improve business process efficiency while reducing technical debt.