PRATT LATHROP, MCSE, A+, NETWORK+
I provide information technology consulting and services in Corpus Christi, the surrounding cities and across Texas.
I provide current, proven, industry standard technologies to help my customers with all areas of their computing environments, including networking, security, data backup & recovery, break-fix, custom solutions, training, and technical support.
I bring many years of experience and expertise to the community via my consulting business and volunteer activities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10 years of network & computer support, including:
PC design, build, installation, maintenance & security
Network design, build, installation, maintenance & security
5 years as a Senior Development Test Engineer for Dell, Inc. My duties included:
Responsible for testing Dell’s Build-to-Order (BTO) manufacturing processes
On-call 24/7/365 for the 5 world-wide regions
Project management
Lab asset management
Building and developing world-wide teams, including vendors
5 years as President/owner of Lathrop IT Consulting, supporting businesses just like yours.
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft’s highest certification for anyone supporting their operating systems.
A+
An industry standard, non-vendor specific hardware certification.
Network+
An industry standard, non-vendor specific networking certification.
VOLUNTEER
Coastal Area User’s Group – Webmaster Emeritus
CAUG is a non-profit computer club helping people in the Coastal Bend learn about their computers.
As Webmaster Emeritus, I help CAUG develop its online presence, and provide technical direction for the website.
In addition, I am a contributor / presenter, providing many of the technical demonstrations and leading the Question & Answer sessions.
South Texas Macintosh User’s Group – Member / Presenter
St. MUG is a non-profit computer club in the Coastal Bend focused on helping its members get the most from their Apple computers.
I am an active member and presenter.
