Andrew Preston

Experience

1. Director, Software Development

   Stantec

   Apr 2024 — Present · Lexington, KY, US

   As Director of Software Development, I oversee the full software development lifecycle to ensure digital solutions are delivered with quality, consistency, and adherence to industry best practices. I lead global onsite and remote development teams, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and strategic direction to drive successful project outcomes.I champion advancements across the software development discipline, including Developer Experience (DevEx), common software architecture, shared libraries, and services — all focused on improving code quality, increasing velocity, and enabling consistent delivery.Collaborating closely with Product, Data, and Architecture teams, I help define requirements and deliver scalable, innovative digital solutions that align with organizational goals. I also manage team capacity, recruitment, and vendor relationships, while continuously evolving development strategies and embracing emerging technologies to foster innovation and continuous improvement.And still code a little…

Education

• Belmont University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Leadership
• Retirement Planning
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Css
• Visual Studio
• Retirement
• Sql Server Management Studio
• Investments
• Vba
• Ssrs
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plans
• Microsoft Office
• 401k
• Access
• Vb.net
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Javascript
• Management