Hi, I'm Preston Petersen

Entry-Level Software Engineer

Driven developer with hands-on experience in backend engineering, cloud platforms, and machine learning projects.

Preston Petersen

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.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, golfing, and learning about financial markets.

Technical Skills

Languages

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptC/C++

Frameworks & Tools

ReactNode.jsDockerGitOAuthAWSGCP

Concepts

REST APIsCI/CDTDDOOPAgileAI/ML

Featured Projects

SCA Toolkit

Side Channel Analysis Toolkit

Developed a toolkit to analyze EM radiation from side-channel attacks, focusing on cryptographic leakage patterns. Built custom Python tools for trace generation, signal filtering, and attack modeling.

QuizWiz

QuizWiz Web App

A full-stack trivia game using React and Node.js. Built REST API and UI components.

Wellspring

Wellspring Order Optimizer

Redesigned nonprofit's ordering workflow. Cut lead time and improved UX.