Building Software That Lasts
For over 19 years, I've been helping teams build, scale, and maintain software that actually works in production. Not just code that compiles, but systems that handle real-world traffic, survive unexpected failures, and evolve with your business.
My journey started in the early days of .NET, and I've been along for the entire ride: from Web Forms to MVC, from on-premise servers to cloud-native architectures, from monoliths to microservices (and sometimes back to well-designed monoliths).
Today, I split my time between consulting with teams who need experienced hands on their toughest problems, building my own SaaS products, and teaching developers through courses and conference talks. Every project I take on informs the others, keeping my advice grounded in what actually works, not just what sounds good in theory.
Recognition & Credentials
16x Microsoft MVP
Recognized consecutively for 16 years for contributions to the developer community. This award reflects ongoing engagement with Microsoft technologies and the broader .NET ecosystem.
Conference Speaker
Regular speaker at Microsoft conferences, regional events, and user groups. Sharing practical lessons learned from production systems with developers worldwide.
Course Creator
Creator of SignalR Mastery and other training courses. Helping thousands of developers master real-time web development and .NET best practices.
Core Expertise
Areas where I've spent the most time and can provide the deepest guidance.
.NET Architecture
From legacy .NET Framework modernization to cutting-edge .NET 9 applications. Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and pragmatic patterns that teams can actually maintain.
.NET 9, ASP.NET Core, Minimal APIs, Entity Framework Core, Dapper
Microsoft Azure
Cloud architecture that scales with your business, not your credit card. I help teams make smart choices about Azure services and avoid the costly mistakes I've seen others make.
App Service, Functions, Container Apps, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, SignalR Service
Modern Web Development
Vue.js frontends backed by .NET APIs. I build full-stack applications where the frontend and backend complement each other, with clean separation that lets teams move independently.
Vue 3, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, ASP.NET Core APIs
Real-Time Applications
SignalR is my specialty. From chat applications to live dashboards to collaborative editing, I've built real-time features that handle thousands of concurrent connections.
SignalR, Azure SignalR Service, WebSockets
Community Involvement
Hampton Roads User Groups
I've been hosting local developer communities since 2009, bringing together developers to learn, share, and grow. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, and a welcoming community for developers at all levels.
RevolutionVA
Founder of RevolutionVA, the nonprofit organization behind Hampton Roads DevFest and RevolutionConf. Building connections and opportunities for the local tech community through events, workshops, and networking.
Conference Speaking
I speak regularly at conferences and user groups across the country. Topics range from SignalR deep-dives to architecture patterns to lessons learned from production systems.
View my speaker profile →SignalR Mastery
My flagship course teaching developers how to build real-time applications with SignalR. Thousands of developers have used this course to add real-time features to their applications.
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Resources for event organizers, podcast hosts, and media inquiries.
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Kevin Griffin has been running production .NET applications and teaching developers for over two decades. A 16-time Microsoft MVP specializing in ASP.NET Core and Azure, Kevin brings real-world experience from his own SaaS products alongside his consulting work at Swift Kick. He's hosted the Hampton Roads .NET User Group since 2009 and founded RevolutionVA, the nonprofit behind Hampton Roads DevFest. Kevin's talks blend hard-won lessons from production systems with practical advice you can use Monday morning.
Let's Connect
Whether you have a project in mind, want to book me for a talk, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.
Send Me a MessageOr email me directly at hello@consultwithgriff.com