Michael Cullum

Roadblock Title:

Building and exposing your first MCP to your users

Time:

Wednesday - 10:30 AM (Windows)

Abstract:

In this talk, we will look at what’s involved in getting towards a v1 of adding an MCP server to your product for your users to utilise. We’ll cover the core concepts around MCPs, then jump into creating a fintech use-case MCP server live with lessons along the way. We’ll also cover elements that are key to productionising your MCP server like deployment, authentication, observability, testing, and documentation.

Bio:

Since joining Bud in 2019, he has been instrumental in leading the data and engineering teams and driving strategic initiatives. With a strong focus on strategy and execution, Michael ensures that Bud builds, delivers and maintains a high-quality platform that meets customer needs. His expertise lies in developing cutting-edge technology and AI solutions, as well as building data analytics tools that empower organizations to transform their data into valuable customer Insights.

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Michael has held various positions in software and data platform engineering at renowned companies. His previous work includes a specialization in data platform engineering at scale while working at SamKnows. Throughout his career, Michael has been actively involved in open source projects and has made significant contributions to the Symfony and PHP communities, particularly in the areas of security and standards. Michael began his career in the web hosting industry, including founding a company that was later acquired.