Preston Schlagheck

Hello, I'm Preston Schlagheck

Co-founder of CogNodes, helping businesses streamline operations through custom software and AI. Finance & analytics student at USC with a blend of technical execution and strategic thinking.

Tools & Platforms

Railway
Cursor
OpenAI
XAI
Perplexity
Vercel
Ramp
WordPress
Elementor
Wix
Cloudflare
Notion
n8n
Replit
GitHub
Firebase
Google Cloud Console
Yahoo Finance
Railway
Cursor
OpenAI
XAI
Perplexity
Vercel
Ramp
WordPress
Elementor
Wix
Cloudflare
Notion
n8n
Replit
GitHub
Firebase
Google Cloud Console
Yahoo Finance

Experience

Co-Founder & Owner

CogNodes, LLC

Freehold, New Jersey
Oct 2025 - Present

Objectives

Co-founded AI startup building web applications, workflow automations, and intelligent solutions for startups and businesses.

Generative & Agentic AI Integrations Intern

US HealthConnect, Inc.

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Sep 2025 - Present

Objectives

Engineer AI automation agents and automate financial workflows to streamline operations, while designing engaging UX features.

President

Sigma Phi Epsilon (SC-Alpha)

Columbia, South Carolina
Nov 2025 - Present

Objectives

Lead the executive board of the school's largest fraternity and collaborate with university and nationals to deliver programming.

Web Developer

Direct Journeyline Holdings, LLC

Knoxville, Tennessee
Jul 2025 - Present

Objectives

Design and produce revenue-driving web pages with analytics tracking, while creating marketing visuals for brand awareness.

Monster Energy Collegiate Ambassador

Monster Beverage Corporation

Corona, California
Aug 2025 - Present

Objectives

Design and execute campus marketing campaigns, partnering with student organizations to run high-visibility events.

Alpha Fund Chair

Alpha Kappa Psi - Beta Upsilon

Columbia, South Carolina
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025

Objectives

Managed student-led investment portfolio, directing teams to develop pitches and financial models with investment analysis.

Member Services & Operations Associate

Madison Country Club

Madison, Connecticut
Apr 2022 - Jun 2025

Objectives

Oversaw daily transactions and high-volume scheduling, while assisting with tournament logistics and supervising teams.

Web Development Intern

Guilford Fund For Education

Guilford, Connecticut
Jun 2021 - Dec 2024

Objectives

Collaborated with sponsors and leadership to develop web pages with integrated analytics, while managing sponsor outreach.

Neuroscience Research Intern

Trinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience & Spirituality

Branford, Connecticut
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Objectives

Conducted analysis of studies and produced visual reports for publications, while redesigning the organization website.

Projects

Intextive Generator

Properties & Resources

Completed
n8n
JavaScript
Developer1 Developer

Results

Workflow transforming research inputs into peer-reviewed articles with LLM logic.

Intextive Generator

CogNodes.com

Properties

Completed
Profile
Co-founder
2 Developers

Resources

Next.js
React
TypeScript

Results

Developed a conversion-focused sales platform for an AI automation company with optimized pages that increased lead conversion rates.

CogNodes.com

CogNodes - Build With Us

Global Learning Collaborative LCs

Properties

4 Completed
Profile1 Developer

Resources

Next.js
React
TypeScript

Results

Developed comprehensive healthcare education platforms featuring expert interviews, interactive case studies, and medical training modules for cardiovascular professionals.

Myasthenia Matters

Myasthenia Matters

Myasthenia Matters
HCM Education
Lipid Management
Alzheimer's Disease

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Truckbays.com

Properties

10 Completed
Profile1 Developer

Resources

Canva
LinkedIn

Results

Developed LinkedIn marketing campaign graphics for truck parking platform to drive engagement and brand awareness.

Driver Respect

Driver Respect

Drivers

Drivers

Efficiency

Efficiency

Driver Respect
Drivers
Efficiency
Fleet Managers & Brokers
Landowners & Developers (I)
Landowners & Developers (II)
Partnership
Safety
Scalability
Smart Access

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DirectJH.com

Properties

Completed
Developer1 Developer

Resources

TypeScript
CSS
JavaScript

Results

Built a corporate website showcasing Direct Journeyline Holdings' trucking logistics divisions, improving brand visibility and client engagement.

DirectJH.com

DJH - Direct Journeyline Holdings

Riggys.com & Marketing Materials

Properties

7 Completed
Developer1 Developer

Resources

HTML
WordPress
Canva

Results

Redesigned truck parking platform and created comprehensive marketing materials for client outreach.

Flyer (I)

Flyer (I)

Flyer (II)

Flyer (II)

Flyer (I)
Flyer (II)
Flyer (III)
One-Pager (I)
One-Pager (II)
Back of Flyer

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Certifications

UBS M&A Finance Accelerator

Issuance

AmplifyME
May 2025

Objectives

Completed intensive banking accelerator simulation in partnership with UBS, mastering M&A finance through deal structuring and advanced financial modeling.

Financial Modeling
M&A
Valuation

Aboveboard for Student Leaders

Issuance

Plaid LLC
Jan 2026

Objectives

Completed the Aboveboard for Student Leaders course by University of South Carolina, demonstrating commitment to ethical leadership and integrity in student organizations.

Leadership
Ethics
Student Organizations

Let's Connect

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