Technical Training & Expertise
I hold a university degree in engineering, and I worked in the engineering field for over a decade in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, aerospace and biomedical devices. For the past 20 years as a freelance writer, I have written every type of technical document there is, including technical specifications, manufacturing procedures, parts catalogues, material safety data sheets and user manuals.
Therefore, I have the training and experience to express even your more complex technical ideas clearly and precisely. Many of the technical documents I write are of a confidential nature and cannot be shared here (for example, manufacturing procedures for military lasers, training manuals for mining engineers and technicians, etc.). Some of the documents I write are in the public sector, such as the user manuals, software interfaces and technical articles listed below.
Software User Manual
User manual for a data analysis software used with a blood pressure monitor.
Industrial Equipment Brochure
Xebec came to me with a very urgent need: to write AND design a brochure for a line of their products in 2 DAYS! They were going to a trade show, and they needed something designed and printed fast that they could hand out to people visiting their booth. I did not let them down. I wrote the brochure in both French and English, did the graphic design and had it printed… All in 2 days.
Software Interface
I wrote the French version of the very popular Sky Safari astronomy app for mobile devices. This is an ongoing project where I continue to provide French copy as the application continues to evolve and thrill astronomy enthousiasts. I also translated its big brother, Starry Night, one of the leading astronomy programs on the market.
Software User Manual
User manual for an asthma data analysis software.
Technical Newspaper Articles on Astronomy and Other Technical Subjects
I write extensively about technical matters for local newspapers and magazines. Astronomy is one of my favorite subjects. Through a monthly column, I was able to make this apparently lofty and highly technical “hobby” accessible to the average person who does not own expensive equipment.
User Manual for Walking aid
User-friendly manual for a walking aid (walker). The text was crafted to be easily understood and simply the assembly, maintenance and usage of the walker.