Tom Risser
Technical Writer
{ Phone: 415.515.2999}
Highly successful
technical writer with over 15 years of experience in the computer systems,
software, and medical electronics industries. Proven track record in producing
high-quality printed and online documentation within tight schedules. Known for
a unique blend of scientific and technical knowledge with programming,
marketing and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to master complex technical
subjects quickly.
Areas of Expertise
- Programming and API Reference Manuals
- User’s/Administrator’s Manuals, Installation Manuals, Configuration Guides, and Release Notes
- Online Help and Web Content
- Tutorials and Training Materials
- White Papers and Technical Journal Articles
- Code Snippets in C/C++/C#, Java, Visual Basic
Skills and Tools
- Printed
documentation – Acrobat,
FrameMaker, Structured FrameMaker (XML), Epic/Arbortext (SGML), DocBook, Word
- Help – Javadocs, HTML Help, JavaHelp, RoboHELP, WebWorks
Publisher, JavaHelp
- HTML– DreamWeaver, HomeSite, JavaScript, CSS
- Graphics– Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, SmartDraw,
Visio
- Computer
Languages - C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic, XML
- Operating Systems - Windows, Linux, UNIX
Client List
Past and present clients number more than thirty, and include:
| SRI International |
Global Healthcare Assoc. |
| Applied Materials |
Imatron |
| Quova |
Hewlett-Packard |
| Oceania |
Netscape |
| Inxight Software |
Icarian |
| Sigaba |
NetIQ |
| Tellme/Microsoft |
Spoken Translation |
| Sun Microsystems, Java Group |
Sun Microsystems, x64 Systems Group |
Education
- M.B.A., Marketing, Haas School, University of
California, Berkeley, CA
- Ph.D., Physics, University of California,
Berkeley, CA
- B.A., Physics, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA