Preston Schlagheck

Hello, I'm Preston Schlagheck

I'm a finance and business analytics student at USC who helps companies grow their digital presence and revenue through AI-driven tools and data-backed strategies. Passionate about investments, I combine finance, AI, and programming to build innovative financial technology solutions.

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 startup to help businesses implement AI agents and workflows that save time and reduce costs through intelligent automation solutions.

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.

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 - Present

Objectives

Manage student-led investment portfolio, directing teams to develop pitches and financial models with integrated 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 academic studies and produced visual reports for publications, while redesigning the organization website.

Projects

Intextive Generator

Properties & Resources

Completed
n8n
JavaScript
Profile1 Developer

Results

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

Intextive Generator

DirectJH.com

Properties

Completed
Profile1 Developer

Resources

TypeScript
CSS
JavaScript

Results

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

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.

Riggys.com & Marketing Materials

Properties

7 Completed
ProfileMark Lancaster
2 Developers

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 (III)

Flyer (III)

One-Pager (I)

One-Pager (I)

One-Pager (II)

One-Pager (II)

Back of Flyer

Back of Flyer

CogNodes.com

Properties

Completed
Profile1 Developer

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.

TIANS Website

Properties

Completed
Profile1 Developer

Resources

HTML
Wix

Results

Designed a modern platform for Trinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience and Spirituality, enhancing digital presence and research accessibility.

G.AI.NSInvest.com

Properties

In Progress
Profile1 Developer

Resources

Next.js
React
OpenAI API
Anthropic API

Results

Developing an AI-powered financial dashboard with real-time investment recommendations using OpenAI integration for enhanced decision-making.

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

TIPS On-Premise Serving Certification

Issuance

360training
Jun 2025

Objectives

Earned comprehensive certification in responsible alcohol service, demonstrating expertise in legal compliance and professional intervention techniques.

Compliance
Customer Safety
Intervention Techniques

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