Hi there, I'm Preston 👋

Software Engineer @ EDF Renewables

About:

Passionate about system architecture, squashing complexity, and enhancing the effectiveness of dev teams.

I'd love to chat with you about challenges that you or your team may be facing.

My approach to software engineering is to strike a balance between:

• Delivering value at a constant, sustainable pace
• Fostering a great developer environment

I'm an accomplished software engineer and technologist with a database and analytics background. I'm well-versed in building systems in the cloud, and I'm highly proficient with Linux operating systems and relational databases. I have diverse industry experience including aerospace, logistics, defense, HR, finance, and renewable energy.

📫 How to reach me:

• W Preston Neal on LinkedIn
• nealwp2 lurking on Twitter
• Or just send me an email ✌️

🛠️ Currently working with:

✳️ TypeScript
✳️ Node.js
✳️ Angular
✳️ Docker
✳️ C#
✳️ Google Cloud/GKE
✳️ PostgreSQL

Guiding Principles

• Prefer small over large
• Prefer simple over complex
• Prefer clarity over conciseness
• Prefer common sense over common practice

Certs and Stuff

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• CompTIA Security+ and DoD IA Level II certified
• Microsoft Professional Program in Data Analysis
• DoD Secret Security Clearance
• United States Marine Corps Veteran