Leslie Preston

Leslie Preston is a seasoned professional in automation systems and SCADA solutions, currently serving as Director at South West Industrial Control Systems since April 2019, and as Contract Technical Programme Manager for EMEA at Vantage Data Centers since November 2021. With extensive experience in managing technical solutions and leading teams for the development and deployment of SCADA and PLC systems, Leslie has contributed to numerous national and international data center projects across the EMEA region. Previous roles include Contract SCADA Engineer at E-TEC Power Management Limited, Contract Ignition Developer at XOCEAN, and Contract SCADA Engineer at Hanley Energy. Leslie's educational background includes a Foundation Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of Plymouth and a Mechatronics B-Tec from Bath College.