Patrick Cranston is the Founder and President of Cranston IT, Pittsburgh’s premier Managed Service Provider for Apple and mixed-platform environments.

A former Apple Lead Genius, Patrick founded Cranston IT in 2005 to bring specialized support to businesses that rely on Macs, iOS devices, and custom workflows. Over the last 20+ years, he has grown the firm into a strategic partner for creative agencies, medical practices, and professional service firms across the Tri-State area.

Leadership & Expertise:

• The Apple Authority: Patrick’s background gives him a unique advantage in managing hybrid networks (Macs integrated with Windows servers), a notorious pain point for standard MSPs.

• Custom Development: He holds deep expertise in Claris FileMaker, helping businesses build custom applications to automate unique workflows.

• Standard of Excellence: Under his leadership, Cranston IT has been a long-standing member of the Apple Consultants Network (since 2005), maintaining the high customer service standards he honed during his time at Apple.