Introducing the Speaking Engagements Page
A new section on michaelrissover.com dedicated to talks, panels, and community presentations
Sharing Knowledge Beyond the Written Word
Writing has always been one of my favorite ways to share ideas, but there’s something uniquely energizing about presenting to a live audience — the back-and-forth dialogue, the spontaneous questions, and the chance to connect with people who share a passion for technology.
Over the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to participate in several speaking engagements, and I’m excited to announce a dedicated Speaking Engagements page on this site to keep track of them all.
Recent Talks and Panels
CinJUG — Authentication Patterns with Spring Security and OIDC
March 19, 2026
Tonight I’m presenting at the Cincinnati Java Users Group on Authentication Patterns with Spring Security and OIDC: Modern Identity for Java Applications. This talk walks through how to implement modern authentication flows in Spring Boot applications using OpenID Connect, covering everything from basic configuration to token management and common pitfalls.
Xavier University CS Department 50th Anniversary — AI in the Workplace
February 21, 2026
I was honored to participate in a panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Xavier University Computer Science Department. The panel focused on AI in the Workplace — how artificial intelligence is reshaping roles, workflows, and expectations across industries. It was a great conversation with fellow panelists and an engaged audience of students, faculty, and alumni.
CinJUG — API Governance at Scale
February 18, 2026
My first CinJUG talk of the year covered API Governance at Scale — the practices, tooling, and organizational strategies that help teams maintain consistency and quality across a growing API landscape. This is a topic I’m passionate about, having seen firsthand how governance can either accelerate or hinder engineering teams.
What’s Next
I plan to continue speaking at local user groups and industry events whenever the opportunity arises. If you’re interested in having me present at your meetup, conference, or organization, feel free to reach out.
You can find slides and materials from all of my talks on the Speaking Engagements page.