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Peter Prescott

@peterprescott

Experienced software engineer with a passion for AI and data solutions.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned software engineer and technologist with over a decade of experience delivering innovative solutions at speed. My career has been characterized by a rigorous approach to problem-solving and a vision-driven mindset that enables me to thrive in high-pressure environments. I pride myself on being clever, creative, and collaborative, always focusing on customer needs and project success.

Throughout my career, I have driven engineering excellence in various roles, from building AI capabilities in a high-growth startup to optimizing data pipelines for marine-vessel performance prediction. My work has consistently contributed to significant business outcomes, such as reducing data integration time from ten days to under ten hours and enhancing operational efficiency by automating complex workflows. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions and am eager to continue making a difference in the tech landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Pentatonic logoPE
Current

Senior Software Engineer

Pentatonic

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Driving engineering excellence in a high-growth startup, building AI capabilities for scalability and supporting fundraising goals. Architected decentralized AI agents for task automation and developed robotic systems in NVIDIA Omniverse for real-time classification.

Mellizyme Biotechnology logoMB

Software Engineer

Mellizyme Biotechnology

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Spearheaded data management for a biotech startup, collaborating with scientists to develop data pipelines and cloud solutions. Implemented machine learning models and automated lab systems to improve operational efficiency.

Geographic Data Science Lab logoGL

Data Scientist

Geographic Data Science Lab

Jan 2019 - Feb 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted a doctoral project integrating Big Data to classify UK residential neighborhoods. Engineered high-performance data pipelines and utilized advanced analytics techniques for novel insights.

Tree of Life Bookshop logoTB

Full-Stack Software Developer

Tree of Life Bookshop

Jan 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Developed a bespoke book-tracking system for an independent bookshop, implementing a full-stack web app that significantly improved operational efficiency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Liverpool logoUL

University of Liverpool

Ph.D (discontinued to take industry role) & integrated M.Sc., Geographic Data Science

2019 - 2022

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Authored research papers and delivered public presentations, communicating complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Doctoral project integrated geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic Big Data to delineate and classify all residential neighbourhoods in UK. Engineered scalable, high-performance data pipelines using Docker, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Pandas, and custom Python algorithms, achieving typical pipeline run-time (90 minutes) approx. 20-times faster than other comparable Lab projects.

University of Cambridge logoUC

University of Cambridge

B.A., M.A. Cantab., Mathematics & Theology

2006 - 2010

Grade: 2.i

Studied Mathematics and Theology, focusing on the analytical and philosophical aspects of both disciplines. Developed strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

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