I'm a writer/editor/photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professionally, I'm a technical writing specialist working in the tech industry. Most of my writing revolves around breaking down complex concepts relating to technology and the internet. So far, I've written and edited technical documentation professionally for companies like Google, TikTok, FIS, and Disney. I've also contributed words and ideas to digital publications like The Disconnect, Quartz, Cyborgology, and Casual Photophile.
When I'm not writing or editing, I'm out training my photographic eye, studying other photographers' work, or drooling over new gear. My photos span various genres, but I'm most interested in street and documentary photography. While much of my work is digital, I enjoy slowing down occasionally and loading one of my vintage film cameras with a roll of Kodak Portra.
Professional Summary
My Expertise
Technical writing • Technical documentation • API documentation • Process and procedure guides • Software development concepts • Project management • Content development • Content management • Information architecture • Communication • Cross-functional teamwork • Web authoring • Developmental editing • Proofreading • Digital publishing • Digital journalism • Research • Interviewing
Work Experience
Google (Cloud) | Technical Writer, 11/2023 - Present
Working as part of the Google Cloud Security Information Experience (iX) team to document Identity Platform (GCIP) and Identity Access Management (IAM).
Working as part of the Google Cloud Security Information Experience (iX) team to document Identity Platform (GCIP) and Identity Access Management (IAM).
Google | Technical Writer, 02/2022 - 04/2023
Worked as part of a two-man documentation team supporting development teams across the Counter-Abuse Technology organization of Google Core.
Worked as part of a two-man documentation team supporting development teams across the Counter-Abuse Technology organization of Google Core.
FIS | Technical Writer, 01/2015 - 01/2022
Worked as the lead writer and owner of all technical documentation projects for the MISER suite of banking software.
Worked as the lead writer and owner of all technical documentation projects for the MISER suite of banking software.
Walt Disney Company | Technical Writer, 06/2013 - 01/2015
Worked as part of the technical publications team supporting the ride and show documentation engineers use to maintain attractions across various Disney world parks.
Worked as part of the technical publications team supporting the ride and show documentation engineers use to maintain attractions across various Disney world parks.
Technical Skills
• Expertise in topic-based, web-based, and docs-as-code authoring methods.
• Skilled in interpreting various front and back-end programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C++, and SQL.
• Proficient in working with Markdown, XML, HTML, CSS, and PHP languages.
• Experience with various CMS platforms, source control tools, and IDEs, such as Cider, Git, and AIT.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with waterfall and agile development processes and methodologies.
• Experience with photo-editing, documentary photography, and product photography.
• Skilled in interpreting various front and back-end programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C++, and SQL.
• Proficient in working with Markdown, XML, HTML, CSS, and PHP languages.
• Experience with various CMS platforms, source control tools, and IDEs, such as Cider, Git, and AIT.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with waterfall and agile development processes and methodologies.
• Experience with photo-editing, documentary photography, and product photography.
Additional Relevant Experience
Casual Photophile | Contributing Writer, 2020 - 2023
Inside.com | Newsletter writer/reporter, 2018-2019
The Disconnect | Managing Editor, 2017 - 2019
Digital Culturist | Founding Editor, 2015 - 2018
Education
B.A. English/Technical Communications
University of Central Florida
Graduated 08/2013
University of Central Florida
Graduated 08/2013
A.A. Mass Communications/Journalism
Miami-Dade College
Graduated 06/2011
Miami-Dade College
Graduated 06/2011