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Co-Founder and CEO of Praesto Pro

Matthias has been in the managed services space since 2017, bringing with him advanced abilities to understand, innovate and implement new IT systems within small and midsize businesses. From digital signage system design to 
corporate IT experience in the aerospace and retail industries, Matthias has over fifteen years of experience providing current and trending IT solutions. Matthias’ passion for automation and integration has formed the culture and process at Praesto Pro in delivering our unique approach to IT services. Matthias is a Army veteran. He lives in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area with his wife, Karina, three children, and a zoo of animals.

Head of Customer Success

Rick leverages 20+ years of experience in technology to provide pragmatic solutions that fortify organizations, optimize IT infrastructure, and boost efficiency. Renowned for surpassing expectations, he excels in tailoring solutions to address operational pain points. A Bay Area native and avid sports enthusiast, Rick treasures time spent with his two adult sons.

Head of Pen Testing and Incident Response

Jim has been an Information Technology (IT) Consultant for the last 15 years. During that time, he has built networks and servers that support virtualization using Citrix and Hyper-V virtualization based on Linux and Windows operating systems. While his work has been networking and servers, cyber security and monitoring has become his main focus. Jim holds a B.S. in Engineering and enjoys hunting and fishing with his friends.

Cybersecurity Lead

A seasoned security engineering professional skilled in designing, deploying, and managing robust security architectures across complex enterprise networks. Specializing in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response, they possess a deep technical understanding of modern attack vectors and defensive mitigation strategies. Their expertise lies in translating regulatory frameworks into actionable security controls, optimizing SIEM and data loss prevention systems, and fostering a culture of continuous monitoring. They hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering along with advanced industry certifications, and they are dedicated to defending critical infrastructure against evolving global threats.