About

Preston Percival

I'm a Software Architect and Technology Leader with a passion for transforming complex business challenges into scalable, elegant solutions. Currently pursuing my MS in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning at Georgia Tech while architecting enterprise platforms at Tenaska that process billions of daily calculations for critical trading decisions.

My unique combination of deep technical expertise and an MBA from UT Austin McCombs allows me to bridge technical innovation with strategic business outcomes. I've led transformational initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and Big Tech — from multi-tenant SaaS architectures to enterprise-wide AI adoption frameworks.

I thrive in environments where architectural expertise meets product thinking. Whether leading cloud migrations that deliver millions in cost savings, building high-frequency trading systems, or mentoring distributed teams across geographic boundaries, I focus on creating sustainable competitive advantages through technology.

Volunteering

Microsoft TEALS

Co-Teacher — Dallas ISD · June 2023 – June 2024

Co-taught Introduction to Python to underserved high school students at the School of Business and Management, Townview Center. Supported Microsoft's TEALS mission to build sustainable CS education in schools serving students excluded from computer science due to race, gender, or geography.

Skills & Technologies

Languages

C#TypeScriptPythonJavaC++SQLPowerShell

Backend

ASP.NETgRPCNode.jsRedisPostgreSQLSQL Server

Frontend

ReactNext.jsVue.jsTailwind CSSHTML/CSS

Cloud & DevOps

KubernetesDockerAWSAzureGitHub ActionsHelmGitOps

AI & ML

Semantic KernelMCPRAGLangChainPrompt Engineering

Observability

PrometheusGrafanaLokiAlertManager

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — AssociateHSPD-12 PIV Card Clearance

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