IT LEADER // BUTLER, PA
JASON
SPINK
Senior Systems Administrator & Project Manager
20+ years designing, securing, and managing enterprise IT infrastructure. Founder of AMEA IT, LLC — a Butler, PA managed services provider trusted by healthcare, legal, municipal, and government clients.
SYSTEM STATUS
Professional Summary
Results-driven IT leader with 20+ years of experience designing, managing, and securing enterprise and SMB IT infrastructures. Proven track record building a successful Managed Services Provider from the ground up, leading large-scale cloud migrations, and advising government and commercial clients on mission-critical systems. Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams Phone, and virtualization — with a collaborative approach that translates complex technology into measurable business outcomes. Increasingly focused on applying AI models, LLMs, and AI-assisted software development to help small and mid-sized companies build custom tools and automate operations faster and more affordably.
Core Competencies
IT Strategy & Leadership
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure (Azure, M365)
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
Teams & Teams Phone Administration
Technical Project Management
Enterprise Network Design & Administration
Managed Services & MSP Operations
AI Models, LLMs & AI-Assisted Software Development
Professional Experience
June 2018 – Present
AMEA IT, LLC
Owner | IT Consultant · Butler, PA
- Founded and scaled a Managed Services Provider delivering end-to-end IT solutions across healthcare, legal, municipal, and architectural industries.
- Led enterprise-level Exchange/Office 365 migrations, cloud transitions, and security hardening engagements.
- Principal Teams Phone consultant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, architecting VOIP infrastructure for 65,000+ users.
- Implemented conditional access policies and Zero Trust security controls within Azure AD and Exchange Online.
- Leverage AI models and LLMs to build AI-assisted software solutions and automation tools for small and mid-sized businesses, accelerating delivery and cutting development costs.
AzureMicrosoft 365Teams PhoneAWS EC2Zero TrustAI/LLM Toolsameait.com/blogDecember 2014 – June 2018
Armstrong Group of Companies
Sr. Systems Administrator · Butler, PA
- Administered multi-site server environments and NetApp SAN/NAS storage, maintaining 99.9%+ uptime.
- Spearheaded Exchange 2010 to Office 365 migration and SAN upgrade projects with zero data loss.
- Achieved PCI DSS certification for Guardian Protection Systems through compliance assessment and remediation.
NetApp SAN/NASExchangeOffice 365PCI DSSOctober 2012 – October 2018
Community Alliance Church
Technical Director (Part-Time) · Butler, PA
- Directed all AV and technical production for weekly services and large-scale live events.
- Launched and grew the organization's online streaming platform and social media presence.
AV ProductionLive StreamingMarch 2009 – February 2013
Wolf Consulting, Inc.
Field Network Engineer | Project Manager · Murrysville, PA
- Delivered on-site and remote IT support across healthcare, finance, and professional services clients.
- Managed large-scale projects including server virtualization, network redesigns, and hardware refresh deployments.
- Designed and implemented data backup and disaster recovery strategies for clients with sensitive data.
VirtualizationNetwork DesignBackup & DROctober 2007 – March 2009
Pressley Ridge
Sr. Network Administrator · Pittsburgh, PA
- Managed Active Directory environments and multi-state WAN infrastructure across regional offices.
- Led Exchange system upgrades and deployed IP-based video security solutions.
Active DirectoryWANExchange
Certifications & Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft MCITP: Server Administrator / MCSE
EARNED // 2008
Microsoft 365 Teams Admin Associate
ACTIVE // Active through 2026
VMware VTSP 4
EARNED // Earned
CompTIA A+ Certified
EARNED // Earned
SonicWall Certified Security Professional
EARNED // Earned
NetApp OnTap Technical Training
EARNED // Earned
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, AWS EC2
Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Teams & Teams Phone, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune MDM, SharePoint
Networking & Security: SonicWall, Ubiquiti, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, VPN, PCI/GDPR
Storage & Backup: NetApp (SAN/NAS, OnTap), Backup/DR Planning
AI & Automation: AI Models, LLMs, AI-Assisted Software Development for SMBs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jason Spink?
Jason Spink is an IT leader and Senior Systems Administrator based in Butler, PA, with 20+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. He is the founder of AMEA IT, LLC.
What does AMEA IT, LLC do?
AMEA IT, LLC is a managed services provider founded by Jason Spink, delivering IT consulting, cloud migrations, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and Azure administration, and AI-assisted software development to small and mid-sized businesses.
Where is Jason Spink located?
Jason Spink is based in Butler, Pennsylvania, and serves clients across Pennsylvania and remotely nationwide.
Does Jason Spink work with AI and LLMs?
Yes. Jason Spink applies AI models, LLMs, and AI-assisted software development to help small and mid-sized companies build custom tools and automate operations more efficiently.
How can I contact Jason Spink?
Jason Spink can be reached at jobs@jasonspink.com or by phone at 724-602-2198.
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