Tim Slavin
Technical Writer And Business Writer, Project Manager, Software Developer at 30 STEM Links/beanz (Kids STEM/STEAM Magazine)
New York, United States
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Top SchoolTim Slavin is an award-winning technical writer, technologist, and consultant with over a decade of experience translating complex software, AI/NLP, and database topics into clear, usable documentation for products at companies like MongoDB, SoundHound (Amelia.ai), DoubleClick, and Reuters. He runs his own consultancy Owl Hill Media, where he blends technical writing, project management, and hands-on web development (PHP/HTML/CSS/JSON) to build CMS solutions and repeat client engagements. Tim founded and publishes beanz magazine / 30 STEM Links, an award-winning STEM publication that demonstrates his talent for making technical ideas accessible to kids and non-experts. He’s contributed to the authoritative mongodb/docs project, focusing on clarity and accuracy for database behaviors and tooling. Comfortable in both staff and P&L roles, he pairs editorial rigor with product-minded execution and a knack for teaching technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
12 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
BA, English, Journalism, American Poetry, BA, English, Journalism, American Poetry at University of MichiganN/A, English, Journalism, N/A, English, Journalism at University of Oregon, EugeneJesuit Novitiate, Montecito, CAHigh School, High School at Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA
Github Skills (8)
mongodb10
technical-writing10
replica-set9
command-line-interface8
command-line8
cli8
database7
databases7
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (2)
mongodb/docs
Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
The MongoDB Documentation Project Source.
Role in this project:
Technical Writer
Technical WriterContributions:73 commits in 4 months
Contributions summary:Tim primarily contributed to the MongoDB documentation project, focusing on clarifying and updating various aspects of the documentation. Their work included adding notes and warnings, defining concepts, and updating information related to MongoDB features like replica set states, `mongodump` behavior, and enterprise binary verification. These changes demonstrate a focus on improving the clarity and accuracy of the documentation.
mongodbproject-documentation
mongodb/docs-ecosystem
Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
MongoDB Ecosystem Documentation
Contributions:1 commit in 1 day
ecosystemmongodb
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