Ugur Akinci, Ph.D.

Fortune 100 technical communicator and educator since 1998. >>> Adobe Captivate Certified Specialist 2019>>> Fellow STC>>> Microsoft Office Specialist Word, Excel and PowerPoint Expert 2016>>> Mindtouch Top 200 Content Experience Strategist 2017>>> Quora Top Writer 2018 with over 1.1 Million article views>>> Montgomery College (MD) Technical Writing Advisory Committee MemberUgur started his professional career as a senior translator for NATO Hqs. LSE. He has worked as a writer, translator, editor and publisher since the mid-80s. For his copy writing clients, Ugur created all kinds of marketing materials and press releases while honing his skills as a Desk Top Publisher and even publishing a biweekly magazine for a number of years by using DTP techniques. In mid-90s we see Ugur as a full-time accredited journalist, covering the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Congress for a daily publication. In 1998, Ugur has discovered the joy of technical writing, marrying his love of science and technology to his artistic sensibilities and design skills. Working for Fortune 100 hi-tech corporations like Fannie Mae, ADP, and Honeywell, Ugur created many user guides, system admin guides, reference sheets, release notes, quick start guides, and all kinds of similar software, hardware and networking documents, sometimes as a part of an international documentation team. Ugur enjoys teaching a wide variety of writing, software tools, content development, and document design skills both online and also in person. He is a Toastmaster (CC), an active senior member and Associate Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) and a Past President of his award-winning local chapter, STC Washington D.C. -- Baltimore. With decades of writing and technical communication experience under his belt, Ugur teaches not only the general principles of good writing and content development but also the insider tips that will save you a lot of grief and headaches. Learn software documentation and different kinds of writing from an industry professional who is still working in this exciting field.