Content Strategist, Learning Consultant, Editor, and Writer
Effective learning and content strategies for upskilling tech professionals
I provide consulting, editorial, and copywriting services for:
• Companies adopting new technologies who need help managing organizational change and developing effective upskilling pathways for their employees.
• Startups looking to introduce new technology to the world of developers with optimal learner journeys through comprehensive and engaging documentation.
• Authors seeking to learn solid techniques and receive targeted feedback on their content.
• Publishers in need of development or copy work from a trusted editor and writer with a robust network of contacts in the tech world.
Curriculum Development & Learning Strategies
Engaging learning strategies to identify skill gaps and keep your employees on top of the skills they need.
Technical Documentation Consulting
Transforming complex documentation ecosystems into clear, user-friendly resources.
Pragmatic AI Learning Consulting
Assistance navigating the complex world of AI upskilling, understanding where, when, how and why you need to know and use AI techniques.
Development & Acquisitions Editing
Effective feedback on writing across a broad variety of topics.
About Me
I recently led the content strategy and acquisition at O’Reilly Media for a diverse portfolio of tech learning products for upskilling software and web developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers. This included books, online training, video courses, conference events, interactive content, quizzes and challenges, and curriculum pathways. I have a strong track record of using research and data analytics to identify learning gaps, develop comprehensive learning strategies, and work closely with high-profile talent and tech experts to create engaging, effective, and scalable learning pathways for learners across a variety of skill levels and media experiences.
In addition to my editorial and content work with O’Reilly, I have many years of experience editing and writing for local not-for-profits and small presses, and working with international literature organizations to promote literature in translation to the English-language publishing world. I have written articles and essays for Billboard.com, The Daily Dot, the Sundance Festival Blog, and Belt Mag, and I was the editor of The Cincinnati Anthology (Belt Publishing, 2014). I am also a Latvian-English translator; my short story translations have been included in collections published by Dedalus Books and Comma Press.
I have a strong interest in working with content dedicated to community building and promoting global educational opportunities—we all deserve access to content that lets us feel more connected to each other and to our collective learning goals.
In the remaining daylight, I play keyboards, synths, and compose songs for several collaborative musical projects, including A Thousand Weeks.
Say hello: zanmcquade@gmail.com
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