Meet the Team – Nathan Parrish –

Nathan Parrish grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado outside of Denver. He was always the kid that took stuff apart and tinkered with it. He took his first computer class the Summer after first grade on an Apple IIe. Nathan naturally gravitated towards science. As a child he enjoyed space and science fiction.

After high school, Nathan worked in several different industries. From a DJ to a casino valet, Nathan did it all. He worked at a resort and snowboarded 140-something days that year. His sister introduced him to her friend that was an electrician. He soon took a job with him as an electrical apprentice.

They worked on multi-million-dollar homes with complex audio video control and lighting systems. Nathan learned how to integrate the control systems. There was a need for this expertise when working on large, complex homes. Always a hobbyist, Nathan started to build computers mid to late 2000s. He remembers going to see the movie Hackers in the late 90s which renewed his interest.

In ’05 he started his own business as an electrician. After several successful years self-employed and the economic downturn of 2008, Nathan reevaluated the work he was doing. He was at a buddy’s house and heard All Mountain Technologies was looking for a Level 1 Help Desk Technician. In 2011 he switched careers, moved in with his girlfriend Kristi out of his beloved bachelor pad, and had a baby boy, Vaughn.

Nathan always knew he wanted to work in technology but did not want to be confined to the compartmentalized nature of corporate structure. He has found freedom and growth at AMT.

“No two days are the same,” he said, “it keeps me on my toes.” He organically transitioned from Help Desk to a Systems Administrator as the company grew. A Systems Administrator has oversight over different types of systems for several clients. Nathan manages and maintains the systems for a business’ overall health and functionality. He is constantly on the go, visiting clients, and keeping them up to date. Time management is essential.

When asked what he loves about IT, Nathan’s response was “Technology is constantly changing and evolving. There’s always more to learn. People don’t realize the level of backend work it takes to operate technology. Our goal is to upgrade systems, teach people how to use them, and make their work easier, more efficient, and profitable.”

Nathan celebrates his 7th anniversary with AMT this year. He currently lives in Minturn with his family. You may see him on the slopes or enjoying some free live music Thursday nights. Nathan truly embodies what AMT stands for and we are so blessed to have him on our team.