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Professional Profile

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Executive Summary: A 35-year evolution from technical journalism to strategic content leadership, characterized by a singular ability to translate low-level engineering complexity (embedded systems, assembly language, processor architecture) into clear, user-centric, and business-aligned documentation across diverse, agile, and modern cloud-based platforms. My core competence is bridging the gap between deep technical implementation and effective audience communication. Phase 1: Foundational Technical Depth and Low-Level Systems (1985–1992) Focus: Journalism, Embedded Software, and Hardware Interplay This period established a non-negotiable foundation in low-level technology and detailed technical analysis. Technical Journalism (Electronic Design, 1985-1988): Began as a West Coast Technical Editor, analyzing and communicating complex industry trends in computer hardware, software, and networking to a professional engineering audience. This built my ability to synthesize broad technic...
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Resume

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 My current resume can be viewed or downloaded from a Web browser View Publication
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Multi-Platform App Development & Apple Silicon's Impact

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 Trained Generative AI tools (Google Gemini and NotebookLM) to create an overview of app development across multiple operating systems (MacOS, iPadOS, iOS, Windows, & Android). View Publication
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Learning Python and Generative AI: A Self-Study Guide

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 Trained Large Language Models (Google Gemini and NotebookLM) with prompt design to create a self-study guide for learning Python with a focus on Generative AI. View Publication
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Picking Up The Pieces

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The article highlights a shift in the approach in product documentation (particularly in smaller startups)  from commercial software like Microsoft Word and Adobe FrameMaker that are industry standards. The trend is now towards open-source alternatives like Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice. View Publication
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Modern Web Applications

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Modern web applicatiox (such as Google Docs) implement many coordinated user functions and tasks traditionally associated with desktop software (such as Microsoft Office).. Key topics include: • Open-Source Standards: The use of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. • MVC Architecture: Separation of concerns into Model, View, and Controller. • Single-Page Applications (SPA) enhance user experience without full page reloads. • Microapps: Breaking single-page applications into smaller, independent services. • Responsive Web Design: Ensuring web applications work on various devices. • Web Services: Using REST and SOAP for server-side communication. View publication
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Planning and Delivering Agile Documents

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The impact on documentation is huge when project teams adopt agile practices to plan and deliver products and services. Key Takeaways: Agile Principles and Technical Documentation: Agile development prioritizes working software, collaboration, and adaptability, which significantly impacts technical documentation. Shift from Formal Specifications: In agile, writers must rely on working software, not formal specifications, to create documentation. Dynamic Documentation: Agile emphasizes creating documentation that is relevant, stable, and continuously updated based on feedback. Audience Analysis: Understanding the target audience is crucial for creating effective documentation. User Stories and Tasks: User stories and tasks provide a structured approach to breaking down documentation requirements. Continuous Delivery and Kanban: Agile's focus on continuous delivery and the use of kanban boards help ensure that documentation aligns with the evolving product. The article also inc...
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