Oliver Fischer

Technical Writer, Multimedia Journalist

Germany

About

Technical writer and multimedia journalist with a passion for all things visual. I have experience documenting open source software using industry standards such as AsciiDoc, IBM Style, and minimalist theory. I also have experience interviewing and writing about people from all walks of life while capturing their stories in multimedia formats. Additional skills include: GitHub, Git, Markdown, scrum and agile processes, Jira, structured authoring (DITA), topic-based authoring, editing, computer repair, and Linux

Experience

  • Red Hat (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Associate Technical Writer
      Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

      ◇ Researched and edited technical documentation for open source hybrid cloud software ◇ Collaborated on GitHub with developers and subject matter experts to solve documentation issues ◇ Edited technical blogs, reviewed UI content, and used agile scrum techniques ◇ Wrote about topics covering cluster management, Kubernetes, networking, and APIs

    • Technical Writer Intern
      Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos

  • Production Intern at All Pro Media
    Jan 2020 - May 2020 · 5 mos

    ◇ Handled cameras and lights for on-set shoots ◇ Edited videos and pictures with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop

  • Assisting Editor at Elon University
    Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

    ◇ Conducted interviews and wrote feature stories for the Magazine of Elon ◇ Wrote news stories for Today at Elon ◇ Edited according to AP Style

  • Reporter at Elon News Network
    Mar 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

    ◇ Wrote news and community stories for The Pendulum ◇ Worked as photographer covering portraits, sports and events

  • Writing Intern at The Day News & Media Ltd
    May 2016 - May 2016 · 1 mo

    ◇ Wrote analysis comparing The Day to competitors and outlined improvement suggestions ◇ Participated in daily discussions and wrote an advertising blog entry