Michael J.
Rainwater
I unify product vision, engineering execution, and data strategy under one operating cadence — defining what to build, leading the teams that build it, and scaling it at enterprise level. Faith-informed. Founder-tested. Mission-driven.
Four Ways I Can Help
Whether you are looking for a Christian author, a faith teacher, a keynote speaker, or a technology advisor — you are in the right place.
Christian Author
Radical Trust: The Story As Misha Saw It — Book One of A Radical God series for families and young readers — is launching in November 2026.
About the Book →Faith Community
Radical Trust is a family read-aloud and homeschool resource for ages 8–12 — and Michael is available to speak at children's ministries, family retreats, and leadership gatherings.
Keynote Speaker
Practical, executive-level talks on AI adoption, digital transformation, and technology ROI. I speak at invitation-only CIO forums and technology leadership conferences.
Speaking Topics →Technology Advisory
I take on select consulting engagements — helping executive teams navigate AI adoption, product strategy, and digital transformation. Twenty years of enterprise product and technology leadership, available for the right engagement.
About Consulting →"To equip leaders and organizations — both in the Church and the marketplace — by integrating timeless biblical principles with innovative technology."
Michael J. Rainwater · Mission Statement
Faith-Informed Leadership
I lead product and engineering as a unified function at Compassion International — owning the roadmap, the teams, and the outcomes for the fundraising platform ecosystem that drives a billion-dollar child development mission. With over two decades of technology leadership, I hold an MBA in Technology Management and a BS in Mathematics — and five US patents issued between 2011 and 2014.
But my story does not begin and end in a boardroom. I am also a Christian author, Bible teacher, and keynote speaker whose work bridges the strategic and the sacred. Based in Houston, Texas, my wife and I are deeply rooted in our faith community — and that faith shapes every dimension of my professional and creative life.
Read My Full Story"He is wicked smart and very good at his job. He is intellectually curious and he contributed significantly in making Topgolf the huge success it became. I highly recommend him."
Ken May — Former CEO, Topgolf
"Michael is a man of faith, character and integrity — someone who looks up when others are looking down."
Lucy Smith, MEd — President, Texas HOPE Literacy
Radical Trust
The rains are coming. The village has no idea. And Misha — a loyal border collie at the feet of the strangest man in the valley — is about to discover what it costs to trust a God she cannot see.
Radical Trust: The Story As Misha Saw It retells Noah's flood through the eyes of his dog — a family read-aloud and homeschool resource for ages 8–12.
Speaking & Conferences
Practical, executive-level conversations on the technologies reshaping how we work and lead.
AI ROI: Beyond the Hype
Separating genuine business value from buzzword adoption. How to pick the right tools, secure executive buy-in, and measure real outcomes.
Leading Teams into the AI Era
How technology leaders can guide their engineering teams through AI adoption without losing culture, quality, or their best people.
Digital Transformation Strategy
Enterprise-grade frameworks for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy — built from 20+ years in the field.