Engineering Manager at @kroger. Outdoor enthusiast. Organizer for @momentumdevcon, @swcraftsmanship, and @HackCincy.

Joined March 2013
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Last call. Speaker submissions for Momentum DevCon 2026 close tomorrow at midnight. Submit before midnight → sessionize.com/momentum-2026
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3 days. That's what's left to submit your speaker proposal for Momentum DevCon 2026. We're not looking for perfect slides or polished abstracts. If you've been sitting on an idea, stop sitting on it. Submissions close June 1st → sessionize.com/momentum-2026
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You don't need a conference pedigree to speak at Momentum. You need a real story. Something you built, broke, or figured out at 2am that saved the sprint. If you've done the work, we want to hear about it. Submit here: The public / live link is sessionize.com/momentum-2026
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Introductory, intermediate, advanced — all levels welcome. We want the real stuff. Lessons learned, tools compared, architectures debated, mistakes made. October 15th. Cincinnati. 500 developers waiting to hear from you. Submit by June 1st → sessionize.com/momentum-2026
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Every session on the Momentum stage goes through our review committee first. If you've got opinions about what makes a great conference talk, we want you on the team. All you need is experience and good judgment. Find more information at momentumdevcon.com
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You've solved a weird problem at work. Debugged something nobody else could. Built a thing you're quietly proud of. That's a talk. Front-End, Back-End, AI/ML, DevOps, Security, and everything in between- we have a track for that too. Submit:sessionize.com/momentum-2026
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A technical audience actively evaluating tools, platforms, and partners. Not passive. Not browsing. They’re building- and deciding what to use next. Put your team in the middle of those decisions. Request a prospectus from sponsors@momentumdevcon.com
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Momentum DevCon 2026 is officially accepting speaker submissions! We're looking for talks across Front-End/UX, AI/ML/Data Science, Cloud/DevOps, Back-End/Security, Professional Skills, and everything in between.Submit your talk → sessionize.com/momentum-2026 Deadline: June 1, 2026
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INVEST IN CINCINNATI’S TECH FUTURE Four sponsorship tiers built for visibility, engagement, and technical credibility. From brand presence to leading the conversation, we can help you get the most out of your Momentum sponsorship. Email Sponsors@momentumdevcon.com
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How are Cincinnati (and beyond) tech companies actually using AI? We're running a short survey to find out. We'll publish the results and use them to shape local events Momentum Dev Con this October. ~5 minutes: forms.gle/36Wc62gaSBzLrLaEA
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Michael Richardson retweeted
11 Nov 2025
I talk money with my developer friends. Here’s why. Years ago I was managing a dev team full-time and contracting on the side. My friend named Lee walked into my office and asked “What’s your hourly contracting rate?” His question caught me off-guard. I was raised to not talk about money. My dad said “it’s taboo”. But since I knew Lee well, I reluctantly told him: “I charge $50/hour”. He cringed and immediately said “you’re not charging enough. I charge $150/hour.” That blew my mind. We were similar ages and had similar levels of experience, yet he was charging 3x my rate! This conversation changed my life. In my next sales call, I quoted $150/hour and held my breath. The response? “Sure, that works”. Wow. It was that easy all along?! I was floored. Over the years I quoted higher rates many times when my plate was full. Nearly every client simply said “Sure, that works”. These days I have many friends who own their own business. We talk money so we know our pricing is right. Remember: Bosses are often less price sensitive than individuals because they’re spending someone else’s money. And choosing the more expensive contractor is often considered “safer” because the higher price infers they’re better. Price is a story. My old price said “I’m economical”. Lee helped me tell a new story. “I’m expensive, and I’m worth it.”
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Michael Richardson retweeted
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Two hard truths in 2025: 1. AI has a lot of fundamental problems. 🚩Uses "stolen" training data 🚩Enables new nefarious purposes 🚩May fill the internet with noise 🚩Creates new security holes 🚩Its capabilities are often exaggerated 🚩Requires lots of energy 🚩Concerning environmental implications 🚩Disrupts the job market 🚩Reduces creative motivation 🚩Encourages generating and shipping slop 🚩Concentrates power with a few companies 🚩Creating a financial bubble 🚩May lead to world annihilation 2. AI is useful. If I'm unwilling to use it, I'll soon be unemployable.
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🚀 We’re officially ONE MONTH AWAY from the Momentum Developer Conference 2025! ✅ Mark your calendar ✅ Call your friends ✅ Grab your ticket today: whova.com/portal/registratio…
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Tonight’s the night – Early Bird ends at midnight. Secure your spot for 35 epic sessions before prices go up. whova.com/portal/registratio…
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Early Bird pricing for Momentum 2025 ends tomorrow at midnight. 🎟️ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: $199 ⏳ 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: $229 Only 𝟲𝟬𝟬 seats and they’re 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at Cincy's biggest Dev event. 🎫 whova.com/portal/registratio…
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Replying to @brucehubbard
@brucehubbard is confirmed for the Momentum Developer Conference this October!
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Replying to @housecor
@housecor is joining our lineup! Cory is a Pluralsight author, 11-time Microsoft MVP, and international speaker. He is founder of reactjsconsulting, where he helps companies transition to React. He has trained over 10,000 software devs at conferences and businesses worldwide.
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Amy Norris is joining us for our Professional Skills talks at Momentume Dev Con this year! Don't forget to grab your tickets at the lowest price this year: whova.com/portal/registratio…
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Michael Richardson retweeted
Momentum DevCon returns on 10/16/25. 600 devs & tech leaders, under one roof. Put your brand in the room before they’re gone—email sponsors@momentumdevcon.com for the deck.
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Michael Richardson retweeted
24 hours remaining! Last chance to share your big idea before we branch and merge to the next phase! #MomentumDevCon Submit here: buff.ly/4LPtMeP
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