Project Manager, Author, Technical Writer, and Consultant
San Francisco Bay Area
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- PMP
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
- CC of the Air Force
- Department of Defense
- University of Tampa
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Marc Asturias’s Summary
Marc is a graduate of the University of Tampa, where he was recognized for his contributions to the Honors Program and to the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Marc joined the Air Force after graduation, where he became an U.S. Air Force International Instructor. Marc continued his education at the Air University in Montgomery, Alabama for his A.S. He later studied for his M.S. along with pursuing an Air Force commissioning program the University of Texas.
After serving during Desert Storm, he continued his public service as an educator. He was later recruited for an Apple related technology position where he was responsible for oversight, daily operations of technical services and training divisions of a provider on behalf of a leading computer manufacturer.
Marc Asturias and the late Bill Douthett were founders and hosts of the highly acclaimed show, "The Wizards of Technology" (WoT), one of the first podcasts. The show was featured as a "must listen to" on NPR. Marc began his initial foray into broadcast journalism during college at WZBT. He continued working on projects, both on-air and off. Marc directed the first implementations of Final Cut Pro based, non-linear video editing and on-air solutions at CBS, Warner Bros Television, and the Discovery Channel in South Florida.
He is also a writer, linguist, and translator, member of the Northern California Translators Association (ATA), TransMug, and MacLingua. Marc has authored technical manuals, user documentation, online materials, software texts, and other technical materials for various organizations.
Marc has put his background to use in Apple programs, including: Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC), Apple Professional Services (APS), and others.
He has served on several corporate advisory boards, mentored start-ups, and worked with several charitable organizations and community groups.
Marc Asturias’s Specialties:
Today Marc works as a private technology consultant in Silicon Valley, where he provides his expertise in the areas of project management, engineering, technical writing, training, and web content. He is often recognized for his work in the areas of new media and podcasting.
Marc Asturias’s Education
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PMP
PMP, Project Management (currently studying), 2005 — 2006
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
M.S., Aerospace Engineering (incomp.), 1995 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- AFROTC Commissioning Program
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CC of the Air Force
A.S., E.E., 1991 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- Specialized in component level design, troubleshooting, and systems. Well versed in environmental and non-destructive testing for components. Expert in avionics, guidance, and control integration, Collaborated with Wright-Patterson labs on experimental designs.
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Department of Defense
Other, DoD Technical Training Instructor, 1993 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Valedictorian.
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University of Tampa
1986 — 1989
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honorary. National Collegiate Honors. Honors Program. Honors Council. Sports Writer at Minaret Press. Community/University Television Producer/Director. Nominated for Who's Who.
Additional Information
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Marc Asturias’s Interests:
New technologies and media. Looking towards eventually joining at a company such as Apple, Google, or a leading-edge technology company where I can make a major contribution.
Marc Asturias’s Groups:
Lifetime Member, Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Hispanic Honors
Member, Northern California Translators Association
Member, Translator's Macintosh Users Group
Member, MacLingua
Member of several broadcasting and writing related groups
Member, Duke University Podcasting Committee-Apple iPod Project
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CISCO
Marc Asturias’s Honors:
Corporate Manager of the Year, 2002, 2003, and 2004-Led services and training teams to successes for both USI and computer manufacturer.
Several awards for superior performance in teaching, as well as nominated for the Excellence Dedication Devotion In Education award.
Received several Dept. of Defense and Air Force Awards including Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and others.
Sigma Delta Pi Honors; University of Tampa Honors Program; National Collegiate Honors Council Member
Marc Asturias’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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