Mike Simpson
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Mike Simpson
@mdsimpson.co.uk
Professional nerd, father, photographer, gamer, aspiring writer, sci-fi addict and code monkey.

- RSE at @ncl-rse.bsky.social
- Vice-president of @society-rse.org
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow

My views are my own 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

https://linktr.ee/mdsimpson
I think I might be cursed!

I'm still going to carry on with my review of the game for my Year of Gaming challenge, but by the time it comes out, you won't be able to buy it! 😂
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
CinemaSins getting a bit too real in their Thunderbolts video!
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to my talk at #RSECon25, and all the others over the last few months. It's been amazing to hear all the kind words and to see all the support for better #MentalHealth in our community.

Let's keep the conversation going: mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/joi...
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Got to meet nerd royalty at #RSECon25: the hilarious Matt Parker (@standupmaths.bsky.social). 🤓
September 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Come and say hi if you see me at #RSECon25 next week, and stop by the @softwaresaved.bsky.social stand to pick up the brand-new, version 2.0 "Let's Talk About Mental Health" leaflets and stickers.

mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
September 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In September, I'll be back on the road, bringing my talk to #RSECon25, #RSAA25 and @theturing.bsky.social. I'll discuss what I've been up to so far, the ConveRSE website and future plans for my @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellowship.
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Anyone else playing Apocalypse Bingo? 😬
August 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Inventor of the real-life Torment Nexus from the book "Don't Create the Torment Nexus" is surprised that it is being used for torment.
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
August 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I am the chosen one! 😍 #Puppy #Dog
July 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
USB fan + power bank = portable cooling! 😎
June 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
One of the many, many highlights from @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25 was getting to meet my fellow Fellows and hearing about all the fascinating and varied work that everyone is doing. Still feeling amazed and honoured to be among them!
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This week, I'm heading to Lancaster, Durham and (virtually, unfortunately!) The Netherlands to deliver my @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellowship #MentalHealth talk. Wish me luck!
June 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Well, I'm off, it's just me and the dog in the house... and, of course, it's raining! Oh well, time to get away from the screens for a bit and start a new #Lego set. 🤓
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Heading home after another amazing CW. It was great to catch up with faces old and new. Thank you to those who talked to me about mental health, I'm feeling inspired and excited to move forward.

Thank you to Kyro and everyone at @softwaresaved.bsky.social for pulling it off once again! #CollabW25
May 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Delighted to announce 'ConveRSE' - the new online hub for #MentalHealth information, resources and support for people in the research software community - at @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25.

More details and opportunities to contribute to follow in the coming weeks.
May 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Racing through the beautiful Scottish countryside in glorious sunshine on my way to @softwaresaved.bsky.social #CollabW25. Excited for another few days of ideas and conversations, and giving my lightning talk, of course!
May 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Who's the worst guard dog in the whole damn world? #BassetHound #Dog
May 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Last week, I qualified as a Mental Health First Aider to help me prepare for talking about #MentalHealth as part of my @SoftwareSaved.bsky.social Fellowship. I'll be at CW25 next week and I will have news of some other upcoming talks soon.
May 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This is kinda my whole problem with them. The best response they can come up with for "why should I vote for you?" is "because we're not those guys!" 🙄
May 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This time, 5 years ago... ❤️
#Baby #Fatherhood
April 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Figured some of you might need some emergency Marv this morning! #Dog #BassetHound
April 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Oh, so it's our fault that there's no hand rails and the seats are small and uncomfortable, is it? 🙄
April 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Another post I forgot to share! 🤦‍♂️ I appeared on an episode of @code4thought.bsky.social to talk about project management in GitHub. In this post, I provide some context and link to some related talks and resources.

mdsimpson.co.uk/2025/03/byte...
April 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I realise I forgot to promote this. I wrote a blog post that gives a bit more context to my SSI fellowship (and links to my other blog post). #MentalHealth #RSEng

mdsimpson.co.uk/2025/03/my-s...
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM