Michael Grosse
I build the systems businesses run on — and I help people build with AI, reliably.
A-rated fencer and coach who out-prepares the room — and built a home for the sport.
Be the human in the loop.
Out-prepare the room.
Tech Mike
Software · AI · the studioCoach Mike
Fencing · coaching · communityA builder with a storyteller's voice and an underdog's engine — 15 years running production systems across insurance, payments & logistics.
AI-augmented development · cloud & back-office architecture (AWS) · the dothuman method.
I love making complex systems simple — and keeping people in control of the machines.
Greater Orlando, FL · remote-first.
A-rated épée fencer — earned my A at 41 via a top-8 at the Battle at the Beach ROC — with nearly 20 years as a competitor, coach & tournament director.
Coaching adult épée · directing one of Florida's largest annual épée events · building the sport's community at fencing.community.
Athlete development and bringing new people into the sport — out-prepare, then bring others up.
Orlando, FL · and virtual (via fencing.community).
A-rated épée — top-8 at the Battle at the Beach ROC.
Founder, fencing.community · USA Fencing Central FL Division, Executive Committee.
Founder & Tournament Director of one of Florida's largest annual épée events (Orlando).
Assistant Coach, UNH — helped coach the women's épée squad to a Club Nationals Championship.
Producer, Bladework — a 13-episode fencing series on NBC Sports Boston (with Michael Marx & Syd Fadner); now on fencing.community.
NCAA D-I Cross Country & Track; 3× New Englands qualifier; HS team captain.
Speaking
I talk about making the leap to AI-first development, spec-driven workflows, and keeping humans in the loop. (MIT student Q&A · 1 Million Cups · conference talks.)
Invite me to speak — message me on LinkedInConsulting
I take a few select consulting engagements a year — AI-augmented builds, cloud & back-office systems, and getting teams to reliable AI workflows.
Start a conversation on LinkedInCoaching & clinics
Want a coach who'll help you out-prepare the room? I work with fencers on lessons, bout analysis, and clinics.
Train with me — message me on LinkedInfencing.community
The platform I built for the sport — guides, athlete features, and slow-mo bout replays. Collaborate or contribute.
Visit fencing.community"AI-Assisted & Spec-Driven Development" — Q&A with an MIT AI course.
"Putting AI to Work for Entrepreneurs" — 1 Million Cups, Orlando.
"If You Build It, They Won't Come On Their Own" — Lunch & Learn, Serendipity Labs (Orlando).
MIT student Q&A on AI-assisted development·1 Million Cups Orlando speaker·creator of the dothuman method·15+ years of production systems
A-rated épée·2025–26 USA Fencing Leadership Academy selectee·Producer of Bladework (NBC Sports Boston)·Founder, fencing.community
Selected as one of a few leaders nationwide for the 2025–26 USA Fencing Leadership Academy.