A trained aircraft engineer (rotorcraft), I entered in to the field of technical information writing S1000D data modules on a major European military platform.
After a series of high profile project roles and the privilege of supporting clients worldwide, I ended my 'employed' career at a subsidiary of Boeing Aircraft after I decided to leave and focus on TDW full-time.
From my time supporting clients worldwide, I could see that there was a market need for an independent organisation that could be a trusted advisory source for those needing to implement successful technical information strategies.
I am passionate about the art of technical communications and the process, software and skills needed in our market.
Develop your TD-iQ! After receiving multiple requests we have announced new plans for accessing TD-iQ (Tech Data Intelligence) – the rapidly growing community of technical information professionals. Accessing over 100 hours of presentations, recordings and tutorials – TD-iQ is the only independent online resource for those involved in the aerospace, defence, space and complex transportation…
Thursday Thoughts Episode#4 In the week where YouTube took a turn and Mike had to wing it! We welcome new TD-iQ subscribers from Poland, Tech Data World were asked, Do you think S1000D days are numbered? Do you think S1000D days are numbered? This week we talk about some of the key news items from…
Podcast Episode#5 – ROI in technical documentation In the latest episode of the TDW Podcast we look at ROI in technical and support information. We look at both the direct and indirect technical publications and support information has on ROI (Return on Investment). Listen Now Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Mq7Mj0zNI4 Next Episode: Capturing Metrics in…
Creating an S1000D DMRL from Legacy Documents – 17th April 3PM UK In this LIVE course we will look at the processes you need to go through in order to define an S1000D DMRL from legacy information. Students will learn: The process and tools used when defining an S1000D DMRL from a legacy manual Defining…
SEMCON, Aspire & Simplified Technical English A little fun video from our road trip around the Midlands in the UK – discussing technology & capability as well as some exciting new things coming your way around interviews with leading industry experts – kicking off with Simplified Technical English – your questions answered – “What do…
What do you want from Simplified Technical English? We will answer your questions LIVE! Here’s a question for you! What do you want from Simplified Technical English? Do you believe it can serve a purpose for your organisation? At TDW we have partnered with one of the worlds leading experts, Ciaran Dodd, who will answer…
Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, BAE Systems – just some of what we discussed in this weeks – Thursday Thoughts LIVE! In the news this week, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, SAAB – just some of the industry items that may affect technical information that we discussed in our session this week. Other news from Thursday Thoughts GPSL –…
Which editing tool do you use? In the aerospace and defence sector we are limited to the availability of powerful and industrial strength editing tools, but which editing tool do you use? At TDW we are running a short study into the most popular editing tools used within our sector. We will publish the results…
Is asking for S1000D enough? More and more now we are seeing the increase in requests for S1000D as a technical publications deliverable, this has been a trend for some time, especially on larger platforms. But, is asking for S1000D enough? Most contracts to the supply chain will now at least call for a technical…
Podcast Episode 4 – Why what we do is important! Why what we do is important – In the latest episode of the TDW Podcast Mike looks at the role of technical publications and adds some perspective to where technical publications fit within a generic organisation. Mike goes on to talk about how we have…