Welcome to My Portfolio¶
Senior Technical Writer | Mechanical Engineer | Documentation Strategist¶
With 10+ years of experience as a Senior Technical Writer, I have mastered the art of documenting complex systems for leaders like NCR Atleos and HPE. I am currently immersing myself in the Docs-as-Code methodology—leveraging this very portfolio as a hands-on project to integrate version control and static site generators into my professional toolkit.
Technical Toolkit¶
| Category | Tools & Technologies |
|---|---|
| Structured Authoring | DITA XML, MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML Author |
| Project Mgmt | JIRA, Confluence, Agile Methodologies |
| Docs-as-Code | MkDocs, Markdown, Git, GitHub/GitLab |
Core Competencies¶
Content Strategy & Architecture¶
- Information Architecture: Designing intuitive navigation structures and content hierarchies for complex technical suites.
- Single-Sourcing & Reuse: Expertise in managing variables, snippets, and conditional text to maintain a "single source of truth" across multiple outputs.
- Structured Authoring: Implementing DITA-based modularity to improve content scalability and translation efficiency.
Modern Documentation Workflows¶
- Version Control: Managing documentation lifecycles through branching, pull requests, and code reviews in GitHub or GitLab.
Technical Analysis¶
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) Collaboration: Partnering with engineers and developers to translate high-level technical specifications into user-centric guides.
- Audience Analysis: Tailoring content for diverse personas, from end-users and technicians to specialized developers.
Professional Experience¶
Enterprise Documentation Strategy¶
I have developed and maintained comprehensive documentation suites for global leaders like NCR Atleos and HPE (via Lionbridge). My work focuses on reducing support overhead through clear, modular content and structured authoring.
The Docs-as-Code Shift¶
I am currently adapting my technical writing background to include Docs-as-Code practices. This site is a live demonstration of that process, utilizing a static site generator and version control to manage and deploy technical content.
Professional Philosophy¶
"Great documentation isn't just about explaining how a product works—it's about empowering the user to succeed with as little friction as possible."
Let's Connect¶
I am currently exploring opportunities for fully remote technical writing roles where I can contribute to innovative technical communication strategies.
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