Michael J Smith

Content Strategist

Technical Writer

Freelancer

Michael J Smith

Content Strategist

Technical Writer

Freelancer

About Me

Hello! I’m Mike J Smith, a content strategist at AWS, where I simplify how customers start and accelerate their cloud journey.

  • Residence: Fairfax, VA
  • Experience: 20+ years
  • Freelance: Available
My Skills
Content Development

High-quality, compelling content that meets business goals.

Technical Writing

Transform complex technical information into clear, concise documentation.

Analytics

Measuring the effectiveness of content and making data-driven decisions

Strategic Thinking

Understanding business goals, audience needs, and the marketing funnel.

Fun Facts
100+
Candidates interviewed
3
Race cars driven
2,875+
Cups Of Coffee
13
Countries Visited
Quote
I have to hand it to Mike -- he's a good man in a tight spot, a reliable leader and a rock-solid editor. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Sean Tucker
Sean Tucker
Senior Editor, Kelley Blue Book
Resume
Experience
Senior Tech Content Strategist
2013 - Present
Senior Tech Content Strategist
Amazon Web Services Inc.

Design and optimize the way cloud architecture and getting started is consumed.

Technical Writer
2009 - 2013
Technical Writer
Computer Sciences Corp.

Documented telecommunications network telemetry software system. 

Managing Editor
2007 - 2009
Managing Editor
Bulletin Intelligence Inc.

Led a team of 17 editors producing 34 nightly news briefings for association clients.

Night News Desk Producer
2005 - 2007
Night News Desk Producer
Washington Post Inc.

Ran the Washington Post website overnight, updating and posting content.

Research Reporter
2001 - 2005
Research Reporter
Kiplinger's Inc

Fact-checked stories, wrote press releases, and performed graphic design work. 

Education
Pennsylvania State University
2001
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Northern Virginia Community College
2013
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VA

Associate Degree of Applied Science, Information Systems.

Certificate
Career Development Course
2015
Career Development Course
Arlington, VA

How to think strategically, solve problems, and make sound decisions.

Certificate
Negotiation Course
2014
Negotiation Course
Arlington, VA

Using personal power to negotiate, influence, and persuade.

Certificate
Skills
Content
  • Writing & Editing
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Graphic Design
  • Project Management
Languages
  • English
  • German
  • French
Tools
  • Adobe Creative Suite
    80%
  • DITA/XML
    75%
  • Microsoft Office
    95%
  • Wordpress
    95%
Knowledge
  • Cloud computing
  • Data center design & construction
  • Information systems
  • Network administration
  • Web design & development
  • Software development
  • Web accessibility
  • Search engine optimization
Testimonials
Get in Touch
  • Address: Fairfax, VA
  • Email: mikejsmith32@gmail.com
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