Summary
Cherie Woodward is a seasoned contract content developer with over 10 years (and decades of contract practice) crafting clear, user-focused technical documentation across hardware, software, networking, and IoT domains. She specializes in translating complex engineering specs and vaporware into accessible end-user manuals, API guides, and training content while also designing templates and corporate style guides that streamline multi-format publishing. A strong project manager and team lead, she reliably coordinates engineers, vendors, and reviewers to meet deadlines and has led agile content teams for AI, security, and telecom projects. Cherie is a tool-savvy information architect—fluent in Markdown/Git, FrameMaker, DITA, Flare, and wiki/CM systems—and often converts usability suggestions into tangible UI and style improvements. Known for an ebullient, self-starting demeanor, she earns trust from engineers and stakeholders alike, making her equally effective as a trainer and an extractor of hard-to-get technical details.
10 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate Technical Writing Professional Technical Business and Scientific Writing, Certificate Technical Writing Professional Technical Business and Scientific Writing at De Anza College
Campell High School