Mike Bifulco
About Mike Bifulco
Mike Bifulco is the Co-founder and CTO of Craftwork, where he leads a product team focused on simplifying home painting projects. He has a diverse background in technology, having held various roles at companies such as Stripe, Google, and Aquent, and he also hosts a podcast at Software Daily.
Work at Craftwork
Mike Bifulco serves as the Co-founder and CTO at Craftwork since 2023. In this role, he guides a product team focused on developing software that simplifies home painting projects for homeowners. He collaborates with a diverse engineering team that includes full-stack developers, UX designers, front-end developers, machine learning specialists, and mobile app developers. His leadership aims to enhance user experience and streamline project execution.
Previous Experience in Tech Industry
Prior to his role at Craftwork, Mike Bifulco held several significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at Stripe as a Staff Developer Advocate for 8 months in 2022. He also served as a Developer Advocate Tech Lead & Manager at Google Assistant from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he was the Technical Director at Aquent Gymnasium from 2014 to 2020 and co-founded smpl coworking software, where he served as CEO from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Mike Bifulco has a strong educational background in technology and design. He earned a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction from DePaul University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a BSE in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Connecticut, completed from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he participated in the S23 Batch at Y Combinator and studied at Virginia Tech for one year in 2004-2005.
Podcast Hosting and Writing
In addition to his technical roles, Mike Bifulco is a Podcast Host at Software Daily since 2022. He engages with topics relevant to the tech community through this platform. He also writes about building startups, React, and design on his personal newsletter, available at mikebifulco.com/newsletter. This allows him to share insights and experiences with a wider audience.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mike Bifulco utilizes a comprehensive tech stack that includes Ruby on Rails, Next.js, TRPC, Postgres, and React Native. His work also incorporates advanced technologies such as large language models (LLMs) and computer vision. This diverse skill set supports his efforts in leading product development and enhancing software solutions.