About me

Hi there, I'm Mike Bifulco. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I work as the CTO and co-founder of Craftwork. I'm also a developer advocate, writer, podcaster and serial startup founder. In the past I've worked for Google, Stripe, Microsoft, and Gymnasium. I'm cofounder of APIs You Won't Hate, a community for API Developers on the web. Mike's publishes a weekly newsletter for product builders called Tiny Improvements at mikebifulco.com/newsletter.

I'm driven by a desire to use my skills and privilege to help other people, and I love building exceptional experiences in unexpected places.

My beliefs

I believe in the power of critical thought and the scientific process, as well as the concept that all people deserve fair and equitable access to all things. I am aware of my limitations and privilege, and am always open to listening to other perspectives. I also think that technology and design have the potential to benefit all aspects of our lives, and I try to maintain a sense of humor throughout it all.

Find my work online

Writing

• 💌 Tiny Improvements, my newsletter for product builders.
• I publish technical tutorials and editorials sharing my perspective on life at mikebifulco.com
• Articles & books @ apisyouwonthate.com

📹 Video

• @mikebifulco on YouTube - Livestreams of me building software, and in-depth tech tutorials, as well as short-form tips (60s or less).
• @irreverentmike on TikTok - I post tech tips, cycling journals, and videos about making espresso at home.
• @irreverentmike on Twitch - Occasional livestreams of me working on tech projects, or playing music for friends & family.

🎙️ Podcasts

• Tiny Improvements - Short form audio essays (10m or less) where I share my philosophy on being a developer and living a meaningful life.
• Software Engineering Daily - I am one of several hosts on this show, which is 1:1 Interviews with high-profile engineering leaders from across the industry.
• APIs You Won't Hate - I chat with my API-building pal Phil Sturgeon about designing, developing, and using APIs, climate responsibility, and cycling.

Even more on Polywork

• I keep a regularly updated list of highlights, opportunities, and job experience on my profile on Polywork: https://poly.me/irreverentmike

Other places to find me online

• @irreverentmike at hachyderm.io on Mastodon
• @irreverentmike on Instagram
• @mbifulco on GitHub
• /in/mbifulco on LinkedIn
• ~@irreverentmike on Twitter~ see my article Twitter & the perils of Obedience for more on why I left Twitter.

(Obvious) Disclaimer

Work and opinions expressed here are my own, and not those of my employer, my cats, or anyone else.

Available for

Podcasts, keynotes, conventions, workshops, mentorship

Let's talk!

Drop me a line at hello@mikebifulco.com if you'd like to get in touch.