Technical Publications: Employers and Clients
My experience spans working as both a full-time employee and consultant for top-tier companies in various technology sectors. I've tackled projects ranging from API and SDK documentation to router configuration guides, game development tool guides, and hardware installation and maintenance manuals. Bear in mind, this is not a comprehensive list of the clients and employers I've collaborated with over more than three decades in the field of technical publications.
API/SDK/CLI
Aristocrat
Aristocrat Technologies is a prominent company in the gaming industry, known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing gaming machines and software. They are a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, an Australian company. Aristocrat Technologies operates primarily in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
The company is renowned for its innovative gaming solutions, including electronic gaming machines (EGMs), casino management systems, and online gaming platforms. They have a significant presence in both land-based and digital gaming markets.
Autonomic
Autonomic Inc. is a company that provides cloud-based software solutions, primarily focusing on the transportation sector. They are known for their Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC), which is one of the largest connected vehicle cloud platforms in production. This platform helps developers create innovative applications by simplifying interactions with various vehicle models and connectivity devices.
Autonomic's solutions aim to connect vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians, city infrastructure, and service providers to create a sustainable and efficient transportation network. They serve customers in the United States and Canada.
SnapRoute
SnapRoute is a company that specializes in cloud-native networking solutions. They developed the Cloud-Native Network Operating System (CN-NOS), which leverages containers and microservices to enhance network agility and integrate seamlessly into DevOps environments. This system is designed to simplify and improve the efficiency of data center networks by adopting open networking and automation principles.
In 2019, SnapRoute was acquired by Infoblox, a leader in secure cloud-managed network services. This acquisition aimed to accelerate the delivery of cloud-native network services and expand Infoblox's suite of offerings.
Sonus Networks
Sonus Networks was a company specializing in voice and data infrastructure solutions, including softswitch and session border control products for service providers and large enterprises. In 2017, Sonus Networks merged with GENBAND to form Ribbon Communications. This merger aimed to create a leading provider of real-time communications software solutions, enhancing the capabilities and reach of both companies.
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is a global leader in the video game and digital entertainment industry. It is best known for developing the PlayStation® line of consoles, which includes the PS5® and PS4®, as well as award-winning games and services. Founded in 1993, SIE operates as a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company has been instrumental in shaping the gaming landscape with innovative technology and immersive gaming experiences.
Wepay
WePay is a payment service provider that offers integrated and customizable payment solutions, primarily for platform businesses such as crowdfunding sites, marketplaces, and small business software companies. WePay is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
In 2017, WePay was acquired by JPMorgan Chase, which has helped it scale its services and integrate more deeply with financial systems. WePay's solutions include fraud and risk protection, and they offer a comprehensive API designed for independent software vendors (ISVs) and SaaS platforms.
Hardware Documentation
Novellus Systems
Novellus Systems, Inc. was a prominent manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, specializing in various deposition technologies used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The company was headquartered in San Jose, California. Novellus developed and sold equipment for chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), and other advanced processes.
Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading company in materials engineering solutions, primarily for the semiconductor, flat panel display, and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries. They play a crucial role in the production of virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Founded in 1967, Applied Materials has been at the forefront of technological innovation, helping to shape the electronics industry. Their expertise lies in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale, enabling their customers to create faster, more efficient semiconductor devices.