Hi, I'm Preston
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Driven developer with hands-on experience in backend engineering, cloud platforms, and machine learning projects.
About Me
I'm a recent Computer Science graduate passionate about backend development and building scalable systems. My work blends thoughtful design with technical depth, shaped by experience in consulting and real-world projects.
My goal is to contribute to impactful engineering teams where I can grow as a developer and solve meaningful problems. I'm particularly interested in roles that combine technical challenges with business impact.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking the Pacific Northwest, golfing, and learning about financial markets and investment strategies.
Quick Facts
Interests
Technical Skills
A comprehensive toolkit spanning full-stack development, machine learning, and cloud technologies built through hands-on projects and professional experience.
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases & Cloud
Tools & Technologies
Concepts & Methods
Always Learning
Technology evolves rapidly, and I'm committed to continuous learning. Currently exploring advanced cloud architectures, microservices patterns, and the latest developments in AI/ML.
Featured Projects
A showcase of projects spanning full-stack development, machine learning, and consulting work that demonstrate real-world impact and technical expertise.
Fantasy Insights
FeaturedProduction-grade fantasy football insights platform with FastAPI backend, Next.js frontend, and automated data pipeline.
Earnings Call Stock Predictor
FeaturedNLP pipeline with DistilBERT fine-tuning for ~63k earnings call transcripts with sentiment analysis and AWS deployment.
Netflix-Style Personal Media Showcase
FeaturedNext.js + Tailwind + Framer Motion showcase with ~200 media items, slug-based routing, and optimized performance.
Golf Swing Analyzer
FeaturedNext.js frontend + FastAPI backend + YOLOv8 for golf club-head detection and pose estimation tracking.
WellSpring Order Management System
Nonprofit consulting project using JavaScript, Formstack, and Salesforce to optimize ordering workflows.
Peak Consulting Automation Projects
Forensic financial analysis tools and Python ETL automation that reduced manual reporting by 40%.
Side Channel Analysis Toolkit
Toolkit to analyze EM radiation from side-channel attacks, focusing on cryptographic leakage patterns.
QuizWiz Web App
Full-stack trivia game using React and Node.js with REST API and interactive UI components.
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Get in TouchExperience & Education
Professional Experience
Operations Consultant
WellSpring Family Store
Led comprehensive redesign of order management workflows for nonprofit organization, focusing on operational efficiency and volunteer coordination.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced order fulfillment lead times from months to 1 week
- Replaced complex booking calendar system with streamlined weekly pickup process
- Improved inventory tracking and volunteer coordination workflows
- Enhanced stakeholder communication and reporting systems
- Trained staff on new processes and technology implementations
Financial Analysis Consultant
Peak Consulting & Analytics
Specialized in forensic financial analysis and automation for complex financial investigations, developing custom tools and workflows.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced manual reporting workload by 40% through Python automation
- Developed forensic financial analysis workflows and tools
- Created advanced Excel modeling templates for complex calculations
- Implemented comprehensive ETL pipelines for data processing
- Collaborated with legal teams on financial investigation cases
Software Development Intern
Recon Dynamics
Focused on driver behavior analysis using machine learning and API integration, contributing to traffic safety and analytics products.
Key Achievements:
- Developed driver behavior analysis algorithms using Python
- Integrated external APIs for real-time data collection
- Created data visualization dashboards for behavior metrics
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on product development
- Contributed to traffic safety research and analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Oregon State University
GPA: 3.7
Honors:
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What People Say
Feedback from colleagues, clients, and collaborators I've had the pleasure of working with.
“Preston transformed our entire ordering system. What used to take months now happens in a week. His understanding of our nonprofit constraints and ability to design practical solutions was exceptional.”
“Preston's automation tools saved our team countless hours of manual work. His Python skills and attention to detail in financial analysis made him an invaluable contributor to our forensic investigations.”
More references available upon request
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new opportunities and interesting projects. Whether you're a company looking for a developer or have a project in mind, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in Touch
Currently open to full-time opportunities, consulting projects, and interesting collaborations.