James K Prater

James K Prater is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in system administration and support across various platforms. Currently serving as a Senior System Administrator at Digital Prospectors since April 2020, Prater provides advanced technical services. Previous roles include Sr Computer Technologist II at Raytheon, where responsibilities encompassed system installation and compliance, and Sr. Linux Administrator at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, focusing on storage deployment and maintenance. Prater's earlier positions involved significant contributions to Unix and Linux system administration at Draper Laboratory and Philips Lifeline, with a strong emphasis on custom installations, backup systems, and support for diverse operating systems. Educational background includes studies in Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Wentworth Institute of Technology.