Michael Redlich has been an active member within the Java community for the past 25 years. He founded the Garden State Java User Group in 2001 that remains in continuous operation. Since May 2016, Mike has served as a Java community news editor for InfoQ where his contributions include news items, technical articles and technical reviews for external authors. He has been the lead Java Queue Editor since July 2021. Mike was named a Java Champion in April 2023.
Mike has presented at venues such as Oracle Code One, JCON, Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise, Trenton Computer Festival (TCF), TCF IT Professional Conference, and numerous Java User Groups. Mike serves as a committer on the Jakarta NoSQL and Jakarta Data specifications, and participates on the leadership council of the Jakarta EE Ambassadors
Mike recently retired from ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering in Clinton, New Jersey with 33½ years of service. His experience included developing custom scientific laboratory applications, web applications, chemometrics, polymer physics, infrared spectroscopy and automotive testing. He also has experience as a Technical Support Engineer at Ai-Logix, Inc. (now AudioCodes) where he provided technical support and developed telephony applications for customers.
Mike makes his home in Flemington, New Jersey with his lovely wife, Rowena, where they spend quality time cycling and traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana and Newport, Rhode Island throughout the year.