About

Ben Preston is an Emerging Tech Engineer at Capgemini with a passion for JavaScript development. He has over two years of experience in programming, starting with front-end development for mobile sites at Marfeel in Barcelona. He then moved on to streaming, working for Nexplayer and Accedo, where he built Channel 4's app for Firestick. Ben is currently looking for a permanent role in a JavaScript, React or Node role. Before his career in tech, Ben spent ten years developing delivery models and business proposals to win and deliver millions of pounds of government contracts. This experience gave him a strong attention to detail and project management skills, making his transition to agile tech working feel natural. He holds a Master's degree in Management from Cass Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Liverpool. At Capgemini, Ben works within the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) where they use proven methods of applied innovation to help organizations develop. They have a model of Discover, Devize, Deploy and Sustain which they use to get to the root of the issue quickly and create solutions that are usable now, not tomorrow. Ben's tech stack includes JavaScript, Frontend, Software Engineer, dotNET, NodeJS, Redux, and Azure. He is constantly learning and improving his skills, and his website, www.benpreston.net, showcases his work. With 10.68 years of relevant experience, Ben is a valuable asset to any team looking for a talented and dedicated Emerging Tech Engineer.