About
Michael Richardson
CTO · cloud & AI architect. Straight talk on cloud, AI, and technical leadership.
I'm a technology leader and solutions architect with over a decade of hands-on experience across cloud, AI, security, and infrastructure. Today I serve as a CTO, where I architect enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions, lead AI development and governance, and build the engineering teams and DevOps practices that ship them — because cloud is a model, not a place.
My work spans Azure architecture, AI-driven DevOps, identity and zero-trust security, and Modern Work transformation. I've consulted for some of the largest universities and corporations in the world, and I care as much about the people and process as the technology — leading teams, mentoring engineers, and advising fellow tech leaders on where to place their bets.
Speaking
I speak at Microsoft and community events on Azure, AI, security, and DevOps. You can find my sessions and speaker bio on Sessionize.
Beyond the work
I'm also actively involved in Christian ministry as a teacher, and I strive to reflect the character of Jesus in every area of life.
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