Let's Talk Docs
The intersection of technical docs, open source, and community
Mike's Podcasts
Mike discussing documentation
This document includes Mike’s blog posts. Many were originally published on LinkedIn.
I’m a Linux-focused writer for developers, sysadmins, and security professionals.
I create clear and engaging documentation for developers and sysadmins. I’ve created authoritative content in Linux, security, and Identity Management. I am also a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE v5) and an avid speaker at industry events.
I built a docs-as-code documentation practice from scratch at Cobalt.io, where I also developed a voice and tone style guide for user experiences, taught non-writers to create better UI text, and set up a paid open source documentation contribution program. At GitLab, I guided the documentation efforts for the Manage Stage and developer content. At ForgeRock, I have seven years of experience writing with expertise about Identity Management. According to BookAuthority, I am the author of the #1 Red Hat Linux book of all time.
My mission is to share my passion for new software and to help users achieve their goals with the rigor of a technical writer.
The Importance of Software Documentation
Why is documentation important, and how we can make it better