{"id":4,"date":"2011-03-31T04:08:38","date_gmt":"2011-03-31T04:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.nathanpralle.com\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-07-25T10:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:02:43","slug":"work-resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nathanpralle.com\/index.php\/work-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I am currently employed as the Director of Applications, Information Technology, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myairlife.com\">AirLife <\/a>headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. We are a manufacturer and distributor of consumable respiratory therapy products &#8212; basically plastic devices like masks, tubing, breathing circuits, respirator tubing, etc. that doctors would use on you if you have surgery or need help breathing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My team is in charge of all software globally for the corporation, from ERP systems to warehouse management to sales.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been professionally involved with computers since 1998 and personally since the age of 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Besides many years in IT management, I am a seasoned Windows and Linux systems and network administrator, software developer in several languages, and a well-rounded computer geek in most areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have backgrounds in the long-term care industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing systems, sales and distribution, warehousing, and regulated spaces including all the  requirements surrounding adherence to FDA, MHRA, DEA, and SoX regulations.&nbsp;&nbsp; A customer-serving and technology-as-a-business-asset mindset is essential in how I operate IT systems for the companies I service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you are interested in exploring my potential fit with your organization, I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn and send me a message:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathanpralle\/\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathanpralle\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comprehensive Employment History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IT Management History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2023 &#8211; Present: Director of Applications, IT, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myairlife.com\">AirLife<\/a>, Grand Rapids, MI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2016 &#8211; 2023: IT Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambrex.com\">Cambrex<\/a>, Charles City, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2014 &#8211; 2016: IT Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/ligonhyd.com\/\">Ligon Hydraulic Cylinder Group<\/a>, Hampton, IA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Software Development, System and Network Administration History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2007 &#8211; 2014: Systems Programmer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambrex.com\">Cambrex<\/a>, Charles City, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2000 &#8211; 2007: R&amp;D Specialist\/Coordinator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsunlimited.com\/\">Creative Solutions Unlimited, Inc.<\/a>, Sheffield, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1999 &#8211; 2016: VP Technology and Co-Founder, Binhost Technologies, LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1997 &#8211; 1999: Customer Service Intern, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsunlimited.com\/\">Creative Solutions Unlimited, Inc.<\/a>, Sheffield, IA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-Professional History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1998 &#8211; 2000: Student Worker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luther.edu\">Luther College<\/a> Assistant to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luther.edu\/faculty\/gereon-kopf\">Dr. Gereon Kopf<\/a>, IT Helpdesk, Decorah, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1996 &#8211; 1998: Student Worker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luther.edu\">Luther College<\/a> Maintenance and Grounds Dept, Decorah, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1993 &#8211; 1997: Courtesy Boy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fareway.com\/\">Fareway Stores<\/a>, Hampton and Decorah, IA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1991 &#8211; 1996: Operator, Custom Lawn Mowing, Hampton and Latimer, IA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am currently employed as the Director of Applications, Information Technology, for AirLife headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. 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