Experienced technical writer with a strong Java background, expert (X)HTML/CSS knowledge, and programming experience with servlets, XSLT, SQL, Python, Perl, JavaScript, and UNIX shell scripts. Previous work includes API documentation, technical papers, user guides, operator's manuals, and training materials.
Senior Technical Writer. Wrote and maintained documentation for Yahoo! Platform Engineering. Documented internal developer tools, including shared build, packaging, and deployment systems. Documented core Yahoo! storage and messaging APIs.
Senior Technical Writer. Wrote and maintained performance guides, administration guides, API guides, and Javadoc for a suite of J2EE-based financial services software. Developed WebWorks scripts for converting FrameMaker documentation into cross-browser, standardized HTML.
Technical Writer. Developed various technical manuals, including the integration guide for a large Java-based knowledge management system and an operator's manual for a radiation therapy system.
Technical Writer. Created and managed the internal website for an engineering and sales group. Edited and published technical papers on high-end Solaris systems. Developed and managed the user interface for a J2EE-based project management and inventory tracking system.
Technical Writer. Planned, organized, and wrote telephony APIs and user guides. Edited internal documents for clarity and technical accuracy. Worked closely with engineers to ensure document accuracy.
Teaching Assistant and Researcher. Performed research on nanometer-scale mechanical devices. Taught introductory physics and astronomy to non-majors.
Technical Writer. Wrote the operator's manual for a new cancer treatment machine. Worked closely with onsite engineers and operated the prototype during beam testing.
Graduate Studies, Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998.
B.S., Physics, Harvey Mudd College, 1997. National Merit Scholar.