They are a software professional and entrepreneur who consults with small to medium-sized businesses on internet technology needs, offering needs assessments, project scoping, project management, development, testing, and optimization. They operate a consulting practice under the name Michael Kimsal since 2007 and currently own ventures including Wake Forest Coworking (since 2014), Field Flag (co-founder since 2012), IndieConf (organizer since 2010), Raleigh MySQL User Group (founder since 2006), and Cyclops Monitor (owner since 2025). They host the WebDevRadio podcast (since 2005) and previously published GroovyMag monthly PDF magazine (2008–2013). They earned a BA in Philosophy from Oakland University (1989–1995).
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