Paul Prescod
About Paul Prescod
Paul Prescod is a Staff Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. He has extensive experience in software development and has held various leadership roles in companies such as Salesforce and Ayogo Health.
Current Role at Elation Health
Paul Prescod currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Elation Health. He has been in this position since 2024, working remotely from Canada. In this role, he focuses on leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to healthcare technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Paul Prescod held various positions in software engineering and development. He worked as a Lead Software Engineer at INsitu™ App from 2016 to 2018. He also served as Director of Application Development at Blast Radius Products and JustSystems XMetaL from 2002 to 2006. His experience includes a tenure as Director of Applied Data at Biba Ventures Inc. from 2018 to 2019 and as a Performance Engineer at Salesforce from 2019 to 2023.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Paul Prescod studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 1992 to 1997, providing him with a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Contributions to Technology and Standards
Paul Prescod has made significant contributions to technology standards and practices. He contributed to the design of XML at the World Wide Web Consortium and wrote the XML Handbook. Additionally, he played a key role in popularizing the REST Architectural Style and has advised organizations on its implementation in web services. His work also includes contributions to the Python language, particularly in XML support.
Involvement in Healthcare and AI
Paul Prescod has been actively involved in applying Machine Learning and Pre-trained AI to healthcare applications. His expertise extends to working with large, complex technical documents, enhancing the integration of advanced technologies in healthcare settings. He co-founded Ayogo Health Inc. and served as Chief Product Officer, focusing on innovative healthcare solutions.