Hi, I'm Brandon Preece - Sr Manager, AI Platform & Cloud Engineering at Zions Bancorporation
I bring AI's potential to life by building scalable platforms and cloud infrastructure that drive real business value. I thrive in complex, dynamic environments where innovation meets operational excellence.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led IT operations and M&A integrations at Sorenson Communications, demonstrating foundational operational expertise.
Currently building and managing scalable AI platforms and cloud infrastructure as Sr Manager at Zions Bancorporation.
Can help organizations turn AI hype into operational reality by architecting and implementing robust AI platforms.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in IT Operations
Began career in foundational IT roles like Database Administration and System Administration, building a deep understanding of core systems.
✦ System Administration
✦ Database Management
DevOps and IT Leadership
Transitioned into DevOps leadership, focusing on cloud automation and infrastructure management, significantly enhancing IT efficiency.
✦ DevOps
✦ Cloud Automation
✦ Leadership
Strategic AI & Cloud Focus
Currently leading AI Platform and Cloud Engineering, driving the operationalization of AI and strategic cloud initiatives.
✦ AI Platform
✦ Cloud Strategy
✦ Strategic Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Platform Architect
Building scalable AI infrastructure from the ground up.
✦ Designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI platforms.
✦ Ensuring cloud-native solutions that support AI workloads.
✦ Automating deployment and management of AI services.
Cloud Infrastructure Innovator
Optimizing cloud environments for peak performance and cost-efficiency.
✦ Driving cloud strategy for enhanced business capabilities.
✦ Implementing Infrastructure as Code for agile deployments.
✦ Leading teams to build high-performance cloud infrastructure.
Operational Excellence Advocate
Turning AI hype into tangible, operational reality.
✦ Translating advanced AI capabilities into practical applications.
✦ Troubleshooting complex system issues for seamless operations.
✦ Governing IT systems for reliability and compliance.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel applications of AI to solve complex business challenges.
✦ Collaborating with forward-thinking technologists and business leaders.
✦ Exploring emerging cloud technologies and their potential impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on AI platform development and cloud architecture.
✦ Share best practices for implementing Infrastructure as Code and automation.
✦ Offer insights into operationalizing AI solutions at scale.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with experts in niche AI research areas.
✦ Gain insights into innovative M&A integration strategies for IT.
✦ Identify emerging trends in decentralized AI technologies.