Summary
Michael Schnell is a Principal Analytics Product Documentation lead with 13 years of experience translating complex financial and analytics software into clear, actionable documentation. With a PhD in English and a deep technical background as a software architect and senior developer, he bridges the gap between engineering, product, and end users at SimCorp. His career spans financial services firms including Morgan Stanley and Numerix, where he combined technical writing, training, and editorial leadership to improve usability and compliance. Based in Hamburg, he also runs Future Invent IT Solutions GmbH, reflecting an entrepreneurial streak alongside enterprise experience. Known for turning dense analytical concepts into structured, developer-friendly content, he brings both scholarly rigor and hands-on software craftsmanship to documentation strategy.
13 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English at University of Oregon
German