About

Richard Kerslake is an accomplished software developer with over 13 years of experience in building large and complex distributed solutions. He possesses a unique perspective on software design, delivery, and support, which enables him to create scalable, resilient, easy-to-deploy, and simple-to-monitor software solutions. Currently, Richard works as the VP of Engineering at Preqin, the alternative asset industry's leading data provider. He is leading a large team on a game-changing redevelopment of Preqin's platform, which involves digital transformation and migration to AWS. Richard is also the SME for search functionality using elasticsearch. Prior to joining Preqin, Richard worked for the UK's leading Microsoft Gold Partner for Cloud Platform, where he built solutions that delivered real business value on the Azure platform. He has helped startups, SMBs, and globally recognized brands across financial services, retail, recruitment, and the tech sector to get the most out of the cloud. Richard's educational background includes a BSc in Computer Science from Anglia Ruskin University and attending King Edward VI Grammar School. His technical skills include Senior Software Engineer, AWS, Elastic Search, Search, Azure, and Software Engineer. As a leader, Richard provides guidance and direction to his team while ensuring that they deliver projects on time and within budget. He is passionate about creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems and has a proven track record of delivering results. With his expertise in software development and cloud computing, Richard is a valuable asset to any organization looking to build scalable and resilient software solutions.