Nice to meet you! I'm Steph, an experienced technical writer especially talented in demystification—or,
in other words, translating highly technical or complex content into simple language
for any audience. I'm a stickler for accessibility, compliance, and user advocacy
(including internationalization), and I'm passionate about continuous development.
I'm a self-starter who works well on a team, stays cool under pressure, and adapts easily to any
environment.
Get a feel for my work with a few samples, below. If you're interested in who I am, learn more about me in
my bio.
Dive into this high-level overview of the content management solutions
Confluence and Docusaurus. See how they stack up against each other,
decide which is best for your use case, and get a quick refresher on
technical documentation best practices while you're at it.
The Business Writing Best Practices Guide teaches you how to write clear,
effective communication for any professional setting. Practical
tips and real-world examples help you nail everything from emails, to
memos, to reports.
An early version of the operator's manual for Insitu's INEXA Control flagship
commercial product helps users navigate their ground control station software.
This user-friendly manual includes screenshots, diagrams, and detailed step-by-step
instructions.
This comprehensive,
easy-to-follow guide helps you troubleshoot and replace common hardware failure points on an Asus gaming laptop.
Detailed instructions and annotated photos ensure even a n00b can fix or upgrade their rig.
A published Portland State University article reports on good news for students regarding expanded Wi-Fi coverage.
Read short highlights about project goals, estimated timeline, and a few technical details, plus what this means
for students and staff.
Explore this data-driven, research-intensive infographic depicting the detrimental effects of irresponsible tourism worldwide.
This may be our last chance to stop irreversible damage to our environment—what happens if we don't act?
A rhetorical analysis of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre explores its
thoughtful artistic choices. This academic paper sheds light on how these factors
plus historical context enhance the storytelling and impact of the piece.
What was life like for a remote worker during the COVID-19 pandemic? Review this detailed personal report on
my activity levels and habits for several weeks during the final weeks of lockdown, focusing on patterns in data and sharing easy-to-read visualizations.