Michael Dominick, founder of The Mad Botter Inc., has led a career rooted in curiosity and crossing boundaries. Before founding The Mad Botter, he spent years exploring the possibilities of smartphone development, testing new tools, and seeing how they could solve new, complex problems. As he experienced that hands-on experimentation, it laid the foundation for the company that now builds automation and AI-powered platforms, helping organizations modernize legacy systems.
Dominick shares, “I started with freelance smartphone development. Over time, it became The Mad Botter, and we began contracting for military and industrial applications. Our big claim to fame was integrating a smartphone into an aircraft as a rear warning radar, the Gryphon Radar, which was hooked directly into the plane.”
Alice, the company’s flagship platform, represents the same blend of creativity and practicality. It is designed to migrate data from legacy systems and databases into modern cloud-based platforms or open-source hosting, without causing downtime or costly disruptions. “The core pitch of Alice is helping organizations move legacy data into modern systems without full rip-and-replace overhauls that could lead to outages. We bring old and new systems together in a way that actually works,” he shares.
The names, The Mad Botter and Alice, carry a personal touch for Dominick. With a degree in English literature, Dominick intentionally chose names that would stand out from the generic conventions common in the realm of technology. “Most names back then were some variation of ‘labs’ or industrial-sounding. We wanted something memorable, something that wouldn’t get lost in the noise.” Dominick continually reflects that technical expertise with creativity for both the company and its products.
The team behind The Mad Botter, Dominick highlights, is small but tightly connected. “We operate in industries where downtime is not an option, handling projects that range from defense to construction. That requires teamwork,” he says. Recently, the company has expanded into agriculture, focusing on hydroponics and other areas where AI can optimize operations and improve efficiency. With each product, Dominick’s goal lies in offering practical innovation that adapts to the unique challenges of each sector.
Dominick extends his influence beyond the office through Coder Radio, a podcast that dives into software development and the world of technology. Now in its 14th year, the show features both startups and industry leaders, including guests from leading tech companies.
The dialogue within the podcast often oscillates between AI-powered networking and project workflow optimization, offering listeners insight into how technology is reshaping work processes. The podcast has also become an important platform for generating interest and engagement around the company’s products and consulting work.
From smartphone applications in defense to creating Alice as a platform that modernizes complex systems, Dominick has repeatedly found opportunities where others see obstacles. His future plans are embedded in broadening Alice’s capabilities with more hardware support and additional data integrations. “We want to make sure Alice continues to help organizations stay ahead of the curve while keeping what already works in place,” he says. This vision reflects both his respect for existing systems and his commitment to pushing technology forward.
Ultimately, Michael Dominick’s story illustrates how curiosity and creativity can shape tangible solutions, even in industries known for caution and complexity. “If you focus on connecting the pieces, the results tend to surprise you,” Dominick says. “That’s where the real innovation happens.”
