Summary
Asa Kaplan is a freelance technical editor with a decade of experience translating complex scientific and technical work into publication-ready manuscripts and graphics. Grounded in a BS in Biology from Yale and advanced doctoral training in geosciences, Asa pairs subject-matter fluency with meticulous substantive and copy editing for life sciences, biomedical, and engineering authors—especially supporting non-native English speakers. A practiced project manager and author shepherd, Asa improves journal submission outcomes through clear process documentation, on-demand editing, and collaborative author consultation. Prior roles in data analysis, curriculum development, and high-stakes hospitality and event coordination reflect a rare combination of analytical rigor and warm client-facing service. Known for anticipating needs and turning logistical challenges into positive experiences, Asa blends technical precision with genuine empathy to help clients feel seen and confident in their work.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
[all but dissertation], Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, [all but dissertation], Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Michigan
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
BS, Biology, BS, Biology at Yale University
German, French, Hebrew, official aramaic (700-300 bce), Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Romanian, Czech, Polish, Russian, church slavonic, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi