Preston van Tonder has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Preston started their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria in 2020, where they gained expertise in analyzing the feasibility of using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for detecting hip dysplasia in canine X-ray images. This role also introduced him to Python and TensorFlow.
In 2021, Preston joined Investec as a Cloud Engineer, where they quickly became known as a "cloud expert" within the division. Preston was responsible for maintaining a legacy in-house Identity Provider and handling client authentication within the bank. Additionally, they worked as a Full Stack Engineer, contributing to the maintenance of an in-house CRM. Preston utilized languages, frameworks, and tools such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, .NET Core, GitLab, Azure Pipelines, Angular, and Azure.
Currently, Preston is working as a DevOps Engineer at Studyportals since 2023. The specific details and responsibilities of this role are not provided.
Preston van Tonder's education history is as follows:
Preston van Tonder attended Jeppe High School for Boys from 2013 to 2017 and obtained a National Senior Certificate in High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates.
After completing high school, Preston van Tonder enrolled at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria from 2018 to 2020. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a focus on Applied Mathematics.
After completing their undergraduate studies, Preston van Tonder continued their education at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria from 2021 to 2022. Preston pursued a Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons) degree in Computer Science.
In addition to their formal education, Preston van Tonder has obtained several certifications. These include Advanced C#: Functional Programming Patterns, Learning RxJS, C# & .NET: Programming, C#: Advanced Practices, Learning Docker, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Succeeding in DevOps, API Testing Foundations, Git Intermediate Techniques, and Software Architecture Foundations. These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn and Microsoft.
It is important to note that there is no provided information about the nature or duration of any work experience or further educational pursuits beyond those mentioned above.
July, 2023 - present