About
Mack Preston
I'm a software engineer specializing in the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I founded Mackinations to deliver seasoned technical expertise with low overhead — direct, honest, and results-driven.
I hold a Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science. My background spans systems architecture, software development, ML engineering and security research. I like solving hard problems with real-world outcomes.
I offer both freelance and consulting engagements — from focused short-term projects to longer advisory relationships. You work directly with me, not an account manager.
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Skills & Expertise
Three areas of deep expertise — applied to the problems that matter to your business.
Security
Find where your systems are exposed before attackers do — and fix what matters most.
- Identify vulnerabilities in your applications and infrastructure
- Ensure the right people have access to the right systems
- Secure your cloud environment against misconfigurations
- Protect AI systems from emerging attack vectors
Artificial Intelligence
Build AI that solves real problems — not demos, but production-ready systems that deliver lasting value.
- Add intelligent search and Q&A to your products
- Automate complex workflows with AI agents
- Build and deploy custom machine learning models
- Ensure your AI is safe, reliable, and auditable
Software & Cloud
From rough idea to running system — I design the architecture, build the software, and own the delivery.
- Design systems that scale with your business
- Build web applications and APIs from scratch
- Set up and manage cloud infrastructure
- Integrate your existing tools and data sources