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Professional Profile

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  Executive Summary   A 45-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 (1982–1992) Focus: Journalism, Embedded Software, and Hardware Interplay This period established a non-negotiable foundation in low-level technology and detailed technical analysis. Technical Journalism (Computer Design & Digital Design, 1982-1988): 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 abil...
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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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From Doing to Mentoring: A Career Journey in Technology

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 After 17 jobs lasting 6 months to 6 years—spanning the rise of the PC, the collapse of industrial giants like Sun and GE, and the current "hoopla" of Generative AI—it's come time to leave key insights for the next generation, View Publication
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Generative AI for Technical Writers

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  Gemini and NotebookLM offer distinct advantages  for a technical writer focused on precise documentation for both a "fluent programmer" audience (requiring technical depth) and end-users (requiring simplicity and clarity),. Core Capabilities  Feature Gemini  Technical Writer Use Case Reasoning/Logic Strong analytical skills, practical application focus. Excels in complex reasoning and multi-step instructions. Crucial for drafting precise technical documentation and API reference material for programmers. Writing Style Versatile. Outputs tend to be more structured, data-driven, and adaptable to different tones. Gemini is strong for consistent formatting in structured technical reports/manuals. Context Window Very large . Gemini has a significant advantage for working with very long-form documents like entire codebases, large specifications, or long drafts for consistency checks. Factual Accuracy/Knowledge Benefits from Google's Knowledge Graph, excelling in rea...
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