Summary
Tim Sherer is a Senior Technical Writer with over a decade of hands-on experience documenting complex software systems, from C#/.NET and Java J2EE applications to C/C++ and embedded telephony and ATM systems. Based in Seattle, he has a long tenure working with Microsoft through Aquent, blending deep technical fluency with practical product and support experience across speech-to-text, network security, and medical/enterprise software. Tim’s background as a programmer-writer and API author lets him produce developer-focused docs that bridge code, troubleshooting, and training materials. He is comfortable in multidisciplinary teams, revising materials iteratively and translating low-level implementation details into clear user and developer guidance. With a Ph.D. and a history of contracting at firms like HP and Philips, he combines rigorous analytical thinking with pragmatic, production-oriented documentation.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts at University of Washington
Ph.D., Ph.D. at University of Massachusetts Amherst