Excited to be MC'ing DataEngBytes tomorrow and Friday 🩷💜. If you're going to be around, come say hi 👋. Check out the agenda, and it's still not too late to grab a ticket 👇 dataengbytes.com/2026/melbourne

PyCon AU is happening in August, and it's in Brisbane 💚🧡💛🐍. It's going to be warm, sunny, and lots of amazing people there. Come and join me 👇 📅 26-30 August 📍 Sofitel Brisbane 🎟️ 2026.pycon.org.au @pyconau.bsky.social #DevRel

Melbourne is freezing, so I'm coming to sunny Brisbane ☀️. Come and join me 👇 📅 Brisbane August 26-30 📍Sofitel Brisbane Central 🎟️ 2026.pycon.org.au/tickets/ Would love to see you there. @pyconau.bsky.social

Choosing the right AI model is important, especially when you are building applications. I wrote an article with some tips on choosing the model that suits your needs 👇 dev.to/mishmanners/...

How to choose the right AI model: OpenAI API usage

A while ago, I wrote a post about which GitHub Copilot model was the absolute best. The TL;DR of that...

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Wow, one year at Twilio already, where is the time going? 💖🙌. In one year, I've done: 🎤 41 talks and workshops 📹 24 videos ✍ 11 articles 🖥️ 19 hackathons. Total now over 200 🙌 Check out my LinkedIn post for all the mentions 😅. #DevRel #Developer #DeveloperEvangelist #Twilio #1year

Developers, this is one for you. Easygo (ie. kick) is running a hackathon, and it's at Fortress Melbourne 😮🙌. With $100,000 prize pool up for grabs, this isn't one you want to miss. Build cool things, win real cash, check out the deets & register👇 lnkd.in/gdnNfEmj

API Days is next week, and I'm super pumped 🙌 . I'm giving two talks + speaking at a meetup. 🎫 Tickets for API Days now 👇 apidays.global/events/singapore Promo code "PLUSONE" for free ticket. 🎟️ Register for AI Voice Space meetup 👇 luma.com/mba3jn8d Looking forward to seeing you there.

We're back so if you want to create your own anime artwork, scan the WhatsApp QR code below or click here 👇 twil.io/Vwp2xRK #Programmable2026

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Thanks everyone for coming to my talk at #Programmable2026. If you want to create your own anime artwork, scan the WhatsApp QR code or click here 👇 twil.io/Vwp2xRK Share your creations.

Thanks everyone for coming to my talk at #Programmable2026. If you want to create your own anime artwork, scan the WhatsApp QR code or click here 👇 twil.io/Vwp2xRK Share your creations.

finally get to see the incredible @mishmanners.tech present on using AI voice 🙌

If there's anyone in the community who REALLY wants to go, but can't afford it... DM me.

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Roll call 📝. Who's coming to @dddmelbourne.bsky.social ? Here's a sneak peak on what you can create if you swing by the Twilio booth. Plus I have tonnes of SWAG, come say hi.

Roll call 📝. Who's coming to @dddmelbourne.bsky.social ? Here's a sneak peak on what you can create if you swing by the Twilio booth. Plus I have tonnes of SWAG, come say hi.

The next GitHub Melbourne usergroup meetup is live! Come along, it's going to be a blast, with limited edition lunar new year SWAG 👇 www.meetup.com/melbourne-gi...

GitHub Melbourne Meetup - Lunar New Year edition, Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup

Come along and mingle with other developers, hear about GitHub, and get excited for all the amazing things happening this year. Food will be provided, and there will be SW

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Huge thanks to Twilio, one of our Gold Sponsors for DDD Melbourne 2026! If you’re attending, don’t miss the chance to connect with the Twilio team and see what they’re up to. 👉 www.dddmelbourne.com

So keen for @ndcconferences.com London next week 🙌💖. Really excited about this one as I get to talk about some of my favourite things: - @magic.wizards.com - Evolution of computing - AI Voice Twilio is sponsoring so you can swing by our booth for SWAG, prizes, stickers, and of course a chat.

Gamer. AI builder. Community powerhouse. @mishmanners.tech is bringing her energy and AI insights to #LaraconAU. Less than 100 early bird tickets remain - don’t miss her session (and your personalised badge)!

Excited that - after several years of scheduling conflicts - we're able to welcome another exceptional speaker to @laracon.au Come see @mishmanners.tech share how we can ensure quality in an AI-driven world this November 13-14! < 100 early bird tickets left 🎟️ laracon.au/tickets

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Gamer. AI builder. Community powerhouse. @mishmanners.tech is bringing her energy and AI insights to #LaraconAU. Less than 100 early bird tickets remain - don’t miss her session (and your personalised badge)!

Excited to be back for another year as judge for the js13kGames competition ❤️. I'm judging entries live on stream tomorrow so swing by to find out what I think makes a good game 👇 twitch.tv/MishManners

Twilio's AI startup applications closes this week 😮 This is your last chance to find out more about the program, discover if you're eligible, and get top tips on your submission 👇 Live on twitch.tv/MishManners Wednesday 17th Sept 💖

Super pumped to be in NZ next week for Dev Day Aotearoa 💜🩷. Catch me there with Twilio, as we host the VIP breakfast, and listen to all the awesome panels for the day. If you haven't got a ticket, grab one now 👇 www.devday.co.nz

DDD isn't just about talks, it's about you, our community. The people you meet, the ideas you share, and the connections you make are what make this conference truly unforgettable. Be part of our next conversation, get your tix at dddmelbourne.com/tickets #DDDMelb #Conference #MelbourneCommunity

Excited to be speaking at #TestMuConf this Thursday 🙌. The whole event runs over 3 days, with tonnes of great content from speakers all over the world. Tune into my talk, and catch some of the other great sessions too. 📅 Thursday, 21 August 🕙6:45am AEST 🎟️ www.lambdatest.com/testmuconf-2...

Want to find out how to build cool things with Twilio and AI, come along to my Twitch stream 👇 twitch.tv/MishManners Drop into the chat, showcase what you're working on, ask questions, and learn along with me 💖.

🎤 Rounding out this week’s #LaraconAU speaker reveals: Michelle Duke - aka @mishmanners.tech! AI founder. Community builder. Energy on stage like no other.

I've been following the work @mishmanners.tech does in the tech community, as an advocate for GitHub, and most recently AI, since the before times. Really excited schedules have aligned so Mish can bring all that energy to the Laracon AU stage for the first time this year! 🎟️ laracon.au/attend

Laracon AU 2025 - Brisbane, November 13-14

Laracon AU returns to QUT Gardens Theatre in Brisbane in 2025. Join us for two days of learning, growing, and networking with the Laravel community on November 13 - 14, 2025

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🎤 Rounding out this week’s #LaraconAU speaker reveals: Michelle Duke - aka @mishmanners.tech! AI founder. Community builder. Energy on stage like no other.

🎤 That’s a wrap for week one of #LaraconAU speaker reveals! ✅ @nirys.bsky.social (DCODE Group) ✅ @valorin.bsky.social (Valorin Security) ✅ @mishmanners.tech (AI Founder) Incredible lineup already - and we’re just getting started.

Got my first post published on the Twilio blog 🥳. What do you think? 👇 www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/c...

Introducing Developer Evangelist Michelle (Mish) Duke

Meet Michelle Duke (AKA MishManners), community builder, Hackathon Queen, and ex-GitHub Developer Advocate, now setting sail as a Twilio Developer Evangelist.

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How awesome is this hoodie from @appwrite.io that shows my GitHub contribution graph for the last 5 years! Come see it live on stream while I build some cool things with Twilio. Live now 👇 twitch.tv/mishmanners

This is going to be fun 💙❤️. Let's see how much I remember from my Twilio Champion days. Join me live on Twitch for some Twilio building 👇twitch.tv/mishmanners @twilio.bsky.social

And last but certainly not least - Michelle @mishmanners.tech Duke teaching everyone to deliver more effective pitches. We’ve all learned new ideas today; attendees will need to pitch to their leaders and teams to effect change. #YOWTLS25