Tech Writer / Developer
San Francisco Bay Area
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- Writer at Justin Whitney
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- Writer at Jupitermedia
- Developer/Writer at DevX
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Justin Whitney’s Summary
I write about new programming tools, enterprise architectures, microprocessor designs, and a variety of other emerging technologies, primarily from the developer's perspective. I 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.
In addition to writing instructional material for the Developer / IT sector, I have documented internally developed applications, both on a source code level for IT use and in the form of User Guides and Help Files for general users.
In my capacity as Instructional Game Designer, I've written numerous design specs, as well as project proposals, executive summaries, marketing copy, and creative web content, for example backstory for an interactive video or adventure game.
Most recently, I have been developing several promotional and creative videos. Published examples can be found on my website, with several more projects on the way.
Justin Whitney’s Specialties:
Technical Skills: developer IDEs, databases (SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, Access); compiled, scripted, and markup languages (C#, VB.NET, Java, PHP, Javascript, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS); interactive platforms and methodologies (Flash, Silverlight, AJAX)
As a veteran programmer, I'm especially adept at picking up new technologies quickly, then translating deep technical information for multiple audiences and levels of experience, from beginner to advanced, and from developer to executive.
Justin Whitney’s Experience
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Tech Writer / Developer
Justin Whitney
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Summary of Experience
Articles: have covered a wide variety of IT and consumer technologies using multiple writing and presentation styles, including whitepapers, code walkthroughs, abstracts, screencap videos, Q&As, and interactive videos (see http://www.justinwhitney.com for published works).
Tech Writing: have written technical documentation for internally developed applications, including desktop and intranet apps; have delivered in Word, HTML, PDF, and Help file formats.
Business Writing: have produced detailed project specs, game design documents, marketing copy, editorial strategies, executive summaries, presentations, conference summaries.
Creative Writing: have written and developed numerous short stories, feature screenplays, short screenplays, and games; have sold a feature screenplay; have graduated from the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop, an intensive audition-based 6-week workshop. -
Writer
Justin Whitney
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — June 2008 (4 years 6 months)
Tech Journalist: covering developer tools, microprocessors, emerging technologies, programming languages and methodologies, platform-specific development.
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.NET Programmer
Justin Whitney
(Computer Software industry)
January 2003 — June 2008 (5 years 6 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.
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Writer
Jupitermedia
(Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
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Developer/Writer
DevX
(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.
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Justin Whitney’s Interests:
database, web, and mobile technologies; martial arts; creative writing; filmmaking; singing
Justin Whitney’s Groups:
National Writers Union
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On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
The Clarion Workshops
Justin Whitney’s Honors:
Graduate of Clarion 2007 San Diego
Justin Whitney’s Contact Settings
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