AMA Networks Founder's Story

The IT Path That Started It All

Every MSP has an origin story — but how do you find the right partner? Here’s how AMA Networks began, the principles we live by, and what truly sets us apart!

AMA Networks Beginnings – An IT Partner Built on Trust and Grit

The AMA founder's story didn’t start in a boardroom — it started in Etobicoke, Ontario, in the mid-90s, with a teenager rocking messy hair, a BMX, and a screwdriver set. I was fixing computers for neighbors, classmates, and anyone brave (or desperate) enough to let me take apart their PC. What started as curiosity and “let’s see if I can fix this” turned into an obsession. The same drive that pushed me into competitive soccer and martial arts fueled my approach to every broken US Robotics modem, Windows install, and grumpy printer that crossed my path.

My first paying gig? A small company making long-distance calling cards. No office. No ticket system. No RMM tools. Just me, a couple of screwdrivers, and a “let’s get this done” attitude. Word spread. Before long, I was working with other small businesses, taking on more complex challenges, and earning a reputation for reliability.

Then came a phone call that changed everything. At just 21, I landed a Bell Canada project configuring ISDN systems for corporate clients. That wasn’t just a big break — it was proof that skill, trust, and hard work could open doors way bigger than I ever imagined.

From there, the side hustle snowballed:

Mid-90s – 2007: Word-of-mouth IT support for homes and small businesses.
2007 – 2013: Shift from break/fix to proactive SMB IT management.
2009: Officially launched AMA Networks in San Diego.
2015 – 2019: Expanded into full-stack MSP services — cloud, cybersecurity, and VoIP — while landing major contracts.
2019 – Today: An 11-person MSP serving 200+ clients across SoCal.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: technology might get you in the door, but trust is what keeps you there. From those first neighborhood jobs to running a top-tier MSP, our mission hasn’t changed — have personal integrity, do the work, own the results, and never forget who you’re doing it for.

More Than IT — Building Partnerships on Honesty and Action

No one will disagree that you need technology expertise to be a great MSP. But in this business, the real difference between a vendor you forget and a partner you keep is how they treat people when it matters most.

At AMA Networks we have personal integrity, do the work, own the results, and never forget who you’re doing it for. That mindset shapes how we train, how we respond, and how we build trust from day one.

Security First, Always

An engineering firm in Phoenix called us after being hit with ransomware. By 11:00 AM, we had their firewall and cybersecurity solution deployed. By 1:00 PM, we had an engineer on a plane to help with the rebuild and cleanup. In just 72 hours, they were operational — no ransom paid, no corporate spin, just action that turned a crisis into a partnership.

Saving Dollars Without Cutting Corners

A new insurance agency was ready to move to the cloud and had already picked a platform. Every other MSP they met said “yes” and wrote up the order. We didn’t. After reviewing their workflow, we showed them how to get the same security and compliance for half the cost. They took our advice, and later told us, “That’s when we knew you were different.”

Support That Doesn’t Clock Out

A CPA firm’s managing partner emailed us from Mallorca at 10:00 PM — our cybersecurity system had flagged suspicious traffic, blocking his remote access. By 10:11 PM, we had found the cause and restored his connection. No ticket queues. No “we’ll get to it in the morning.” Just help, right when it’s needed.

We don’t hide mistakes. We know the importance of earning your trust. We don’t nickel-and-dime, and we never push a solution just because it makes us more money. For over a decade, that’s how we’ve turned urgent first calls into long-term relationships.

Why We Exist — Growing Together

Every great company has a “why.” At AMA Networks, ours is simple: grow people — our team, our partners, and our clients.

We believe growth fuels everything. When our people grow, they take on new skills, new challenges, and bring fresh ideas back to our clients. When our clients grow, they create opportunities for their own teams, their customers, and their communities.

Technology changes fast. To keep pace, we:

Invest in top-tier talent
Bring in the right tools and platforms
Automate routine tasks so our people can focus on what matters most — solving problems, preventing issues, and providing strategic advice that moves the needle.

The result? Our clients get more than “IT support.” They get a partner ready to evolve with them — step for step, project after project.

At the core of AMA are values we don’t just put on a poster: Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, and Excellence. These aren’t buzzwords. They’re how we make decisions, build trust, and measure success.

Our mission has never been about being the biggest MSP in the room. It’s about being the partner you can count on when it matters most — and building relationships that grow stronger year after year.

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