In this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with Kevin Griffin, a seasoned software consultant, Microsoft MVP, conference organizer, and president of the .NET Foundation. They dive into Kevin’s 20-year journey in tech, from his early days hacking on computers to leading development teams and organizing developer events.

Kevin shares his insights on consulting, the evolving role of a CTO, and the importance of system-level thinking for developers. They discuss his lessons from making an $8,000 serverless mistake, the challenges of running conferences like Revolution Conf, and why multi-threaded income is crucial in today’s unpredictable job market.

Whether you're a junior developer navigating your career or an experienced engineer looking for ways to diversify your income, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and real-world tech wisdom.

Where to Find Kevin:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/1kevgriff/
• Website: Consult with Griff
• X: x.com/1kevgriff
• Bluesky: @consultwithgriff.com
• Multi-Threaded Income Podcast; podcast.multithreadedincome.com