Tom May

I have over a decade of experience in IT consulting and solution architecture, with a focus on disaster recovery, business continuity, and helping organizations translate technical decisions into business outcomes. As the founder of Different Dev, I work directly with IT leaders and teams to design resilient systems, improve operational maturity, and align technology strategy with real-world risk and impact.

I am a multi-year Veeam Vanguard and actively involved in the broader technology community through speaking, podcasting, and leadership roles. I co-host the Rebel Devs Podcast, where I focus on professional growth, learning journeys, and practical career advice for technologists and consultants. I also lead a regional technology user group and regularly mentor professionals navigating career transitions, consulting paths, and leadership growth.

While much of my work centers on infrastructure and resilience, my passion is helping professionals become better consultants—learning how to communicate effectively, ask better questions, think in systems, and build trust with clients and stakeholders. My career has been shaped as much by lessons learned from failure, ambiguity, and growth as by technical success, which I believe resonates strongly with people building long-term careers in software and consulting.