Adam Blackington
Technical Strategist · AI Expert · Cloud Architect
Pioneering the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud architecture with over 15 years of experience in technical strategy, AI implementation, and enterprise solutions.
About Me
Adam Blackington is a pioneering technical strategist and AI expert with over 15 years of experience in cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, and technical leadership. His expertise spans major cloud providers like Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services, where he's led groundbreaking initiatives in AI/ML implementation and cloud architecture.
As an AI thought leader, Adam specializes in bridging complex technical concepts with practical business solutions, helping organizations leverage cutting-edge AI technologies for competitive advantage. His deep understanding of both traditional cloud infrastructure and modern AI systems enables him to architect solutions that are both innovative and scalable.
Beyond his technical expertise, Adam is a respected speaker and educator in the AI community. He has conducted numerous workshops and presentations on AI implementation, cloud-native architectures, and emerging technologies. His commitment to innovation extends to his community involvement, where he actively promotes diversity in tech and AI education initiatives.
AI Portfolio
Explore my collection of applications that I've built using AI, showcasing innovative solutions and practical implementations of artificial intelligence.
CPQ Engine with Hostbill and Docusign Integration
A comprehensive Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and Service Order Form (SOF) generation tool with DocuSign and HostBill integration, designed for data center and hosting providers.
Bates-Labeler: Open-Source PDF Numbering for Legal Discovery
Open-source Python tool for adding Bates numbers to PDF documents, designed for legal professionals. Features both an intuitive Streamlit web interface and powerful CLI with support for batch processing, custom formatting, logos, QR codes, and watermarks.
Professional Experience
My career spans across major cloud providers and technical leadership roles, where I've specialized in cloud architecture, technical strategy, and customer advocacy.
Founder & Advisor
LionLink Networks
Founded a data center colocation and network services company, establishing a strong presence in multiple major data centers in Virginia. Grew LionLink's offerings to provide high-availability hosting and network solutions for enterprises.
- Founded and scaled data center and network services company
- Currently serving as technical advisor on strategy and operations
- Applying technical insight and business acumen to guide the company's growth
Customer Engineer
Google Cloud
Drove enterprise cloud adoption by crafting tailored Google Cloud solutions that solved complex problems for clients. Acted as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable cloud architectures that improved scalability and efficiency.
- Led Google's National Capital Region LGBTQ+ ERG, fostering community engagement
- Provided technical guidance to enterprise clients
- Delivered cloud migration and architecture solutions
Partner Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
Supported high-potential startup partners in the AWS ecosystem such as Kentik, Datastax, CockroachDB, Sonrai, Alkira, Aviatrix, and others, as a technical strategist. Provided architectural guidance and training to AWS partners, helping them integrate AWS services into their products and scale successfully.
- Organized hands-on "Game Day" workshops
- Wrote technical blog posts to enable partner developers and architects
- Exemplified AWS's Customer Obsession principle
Infrastructure Systems Team Lead
TISTA Science and Technology
Led cloud infrastructure and automation projects for federal government clients. Managed the design and deployment of virtualized data centers and DevOps pipelines for agencies such as the IRS, NIH, and CMS, improving reliability and reducing deployment times.
- Guided teams in implementing technologies like AWS, VMware, Kubernetes, and Ansible
- Modernized legacy systems while meeting strict security requirements
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure compliance
Technical Skills
My expertise spans a broad range of modern cloud and infrastructure technologies, enabling me to design and implement robust, scalable solutions.
Cloud Platforms and Hardware
AI Models
- Google: Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash
- Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4, Opus 4, Opus 4.1, 3.7 Sonnet, 3.7 Sonnet (thinking), 3.5 Sonnet
- OpenAI: GPT-4.0, GPT-4 32k, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, GPT-5, gpt-oss-120b, o3 Pro, o3
- xAI: Grok Code Fast 1
- Qwen: Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct, Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B, Qwen3Coder Plus
- Arcee AI: Coder Large
- Mistral AI: Codestral 2508, Mistral Medium 3.1
- Meta (AI at Meta): Llama 4 Maverick
- Moonshot AI: Kimi K2 0905
Infrastructure & OS
- VMware
- Proxmox
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- Redhat (RHEL)
- Alma Linux
- Windows Server
- Cisco Routing/Switching
- Data Center Infrastructure
DevOps & Automation
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code
- DevOps Best Practices
Monitoring & Analytics
Coding
- Python
- Bash
- Next.JS
- React
- TypeScript
- Remotion Framework
Professional Certifications
These industry-recognized certifications validate my expertise in cloud technologies and architecture, reflecting my commitment to technical excellence.
Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
Google Cloud
2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
2020
AWS Certified Developer
Amazon Web Services
2019
What Colleagues Say
Adam's expertise in internet engineering, particularly in BGP optimization and the intricacies of IP transit, proved to be a linchpin in guiding the Google Cloud account team assigned to Fortinet. His understanding was pivotal in addressing the specific requirements of the Fortinet SASE platform,...
Director, Network Operations, Fortinet
I had the opportunity to work closely with Adam Blackington on several technology-driven initiatives, and he’s exactly the kind of teammate you hope to have in complex, high-stakes environments. Adam brings a strategic mindset grounded in real-world execution—he doesn’t just understand systems and...
Head of Operations and Technology (Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms and CIO), United States Senate
Adam is an outstanding software architect with deep expertise in both AWS and Google Cloud. As an AWS partner, my company worked closely with Adam, and he quickly became a trusted collaborator. Beyond his strong technical skills, what stood out was his thoughtful, solutions-oriented mindset. He not...
Chief Technology Officer, Infotrend, Inc.
Adam was my technical counterpart supporting Startup Partners at AWS. He exemplified Customer Obsession by acting as a direct representative of our Partners within the AWS ecosystem, advocating on their behalf to ensure their needs were being met and exceeded. His attention to detail and...
Strategic Alliances and Partnership Leader, Amazon Web Services
Adam has the special ability to connect with his customers, partners and prospects while making them feel comfortable with the authenticity and courage he exhibits in personal interactions. He never appears too technical, yet always technical enough to help the customer or partner. Adam is always...
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder, PacketFabric
I have had the distinguished privilege of working with Adam in a very high pressure environment. In the short time Adam has been a member of my team, he has raised the bar in all of the technical areas under which he has responsibility. His level of work ethic and professionalism is without equal...
Manager, Technical Operations, TISTA Science & Technology
Get In Touch
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