Peter Prescott
@peterprescott
Experienced software engineer with a passion for AI and data solutions.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Software Engineer
Ninety Percent of Everything
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Built and optimized data-science capabilities for marine-vessel performance prediction, contributing to successful contracts with major shipping fleets. Designed a customer-agnostic data pipeline, reducing integration time significantly.
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.
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.
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.
Web Developer
YWAM England
Jan 2012 - Apr 2017 (5 years 3 months)
Designed and maintained multiple websites, successfully recruiting volunteers and raising funds using scalable web technologies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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