Doug Harpster

Doug Harpster is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in system administration and network management. Currently serving as a Senior System Administrator at Pinion since April 2023, Doug previously worked as a System Engineer at Nex-Tech, where responsibilities included the design, development, and administration of both internal and customer infrastructures. As the Owner Member of Sandster Ventures, LLC d/b/a That 1 Bar from July 2014 to July 2016, Doug contributed entrepreneurial skills to the venture. Doug's long tenure at Kansas Independent Telecommunications included roles as System and Network Administrator and Call Center Manager, overseeing the company's growth from a local ISP to a managed support provider. Additional experience includes a position as System Administrator at Mid-Kan Internet and as a Network Support Technician at Integrated Solutions Group. Doug's educational background includes studies at Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University, focusing on Information Networking and Telecommunications.