Preston Steele

About Preston Steele

Results-driven Enterprise Senior Sales Engineer with over 8 years of experience across both startups and publicly traded enterprises, specializing in SaaS solutions, technical pre-sales, and customer success. Proven success in leading complex sales cycles and delivering enterprise-level solutions to C-suite stakeholders. Recognized for driving solutions for fortune 500 logos and coaching high-performing teams. Passionate about empowering sales with cutting-edge technical insights and fostering long-term client relationships.Keywords: API Integration, RESTful API Design, GraphQL, Webhook Implementation, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, System Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, GCP Architecture, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Single Sign-On, Zero Trust Architecture, Security by Design, Payment Processing Integration, Subscription Management, Billing Systems, API Monetization, Usage-Based Billing, Solution Architecture, Technical Presales, Enterprise Solution Design, Proof of Concept Development, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Client Consultation, Requirements Gathering, Technical Discovery, System Migration, Legacy System Modernization, Scalable Architecture, High-Availability Systems, Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Continuity, Performance Optimization, Technical Roadmapping, Cost Optimization, ROI Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Client Communication, C-Suite Presentations, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Technical Mentorship, Innovation Champion, Business-IT Alignment, Project Management, Technical Risk Assessment

Experience

1. Enterprise Solutions Architect

   Orb

   Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Founding Solutions Architect, led the team to 120%+ of yearly ARR goal- Led the evaluation and sale of the largest deal in company history- Achieved above target for Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4- Launched new Technical Workshop and Tailored Demo Framework improving close rate 55%

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BS Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Dynamics Crm
• Imovie
• Android
• Customer Service
• Iphoto
• Mac Os X
• Cyme
• Electrical Engineering
• Pv
• Microsoft Word
• Labview
• Iphone
• Ni Labview
• Inverters
• Solar Energy
• Pvsyst
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Dj
• Power Electronics
• Multisim
• Public Speaking
• Sound Systems
• Windows
• Financial Accounting
• Photovoltaics
• Renewable Energy
• Assembly Language
• Microsoft Office