Independent Writer and Developer
San Francisco Bay Area
Independent Writer and Developer
San Francisco Bay Area
Cover new programming tools, enterprise architectures, microprocessor designs, and a variety of other emerging technologies, primarily from the developer's perspective. Specialize in code walkthroughs and demonstrations using soon-to-be or just-released tools. An updated list of published articles can be found at http://www.justinwhitney.com.
Developer IDEs, databases (SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, Access), compiled and scripted programming languages (C#, VB.NET, Java, PHP, Javascript, ASP.NET), technical interviews, early adoption. Especially adept at reframing highly technical information for multiple levels of experience, from beginner to advanced, and from developer to executive.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — Present (4 years 5 months)
Tech Journalist: covering developer tools, microprocessors, emerging technologies.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
January 2003 — Present (5 years 5 months)
Developed experimental gaming challenges to promote .NET and educate developers in its features and functionality. Developed web applications in C#. Developed several tech demos in conjunction with feature articles.
(Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
(Writing and Editing industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years)
Experimental educational game design. Developer contests. Technical walkthroughs and demos on alpha and beta technologies.
database, web, and mobile technologies; martial arts; creative writing; filmmaking; singing
National Writers Union
Graduate of Clarion 2007 San Diego