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I’m Dan Stark, a freelance writer and technical communications professional with a strong foundation in web and Unix/Linux operations. Over the years, I’ve worked across roles like technical writer, editor, copy editor, and webmaster, while also supporting high-tech environments where accuracy, clarity, and reliability really matter. My background also includes senior Unix system administration experience (2002–2017), plus work as a software test and test lab manager. I’ve managed and trained junior Unix/Linux sysadmins and engineers, created training and lab documentation, and combined that operational expertise with hands-on writing and editing to produce practical, high-quality technical content.…I’m Dan Stark, a freelance writer and technical communications professional with a strong foundation in web and Unix/Linux operations. Over the years, I’ve worked across roles like technical writer, editor, copy editor, and webmaster, while also supporting high-tech environments where accuracy, clarity, and reliability really matter. My background also includes senior Unix system administration experience (2002–2017), plus work as a software test and test lab manager. I’ve managed and trained junior Unix/Linux sysadmins and engineers, created training and lab documentation, and combined that operational expertise with hands-on writing and editing to produce practical, high-quality technical content.

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I’m Dan Stark, a freelance writer and technical communications professional with a strong foundation in web and Unix/Linux operations. Over the years, I’ve worked across roles like technical writer, editor, copy editor, and webmaster, while also supporting high-tech environments where accuracy, clarity, and reliability really matter. My background also includes senior Unix system administration experience (2002–2017), plus work as a software test and test lab manager. I’ve managed and trained junior Unix/Linux sysadmins and engineers, created training and lab documentation, and combined that operational expertise with hands-on writing and editing to produce practical, high-quality technical content.…I’m Dan Stark, a freelance writer and technical communications professional with a strong foundation in web and Unix/Linux operations. Over the years, I’ve worked across roles like technical writer, editor, copy editor, and webmaster, while also supporting high-tech environments where accuracy, clarity, and reliability really matter. My background also includes senior Unix system administration experience (2002–2017), plus work as a software test and test lab manager. I’ve managed and trained junior Unix/Linux sysadmins and engineers, created training and lab documentation, and combined that operational expertise with hands-on writing and editing to produce practical, high-quality technical content.

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I’m Dan Stark, a freelance writer and technical communications professional with a strong foundation in web and Unix/Linux operations. Over the years, I’ve worked across roles like technical writer, editor, copy editor, and webmaster, while also supporting high-tech environments where accuracy, clarity, and reliability really matter.

My background also includes senior Unix system administration experience (2002–2017), plus work as a software test and test lab manager. I’ve managed and trained junior Unix/Linux sysadmins and engineers, created training and lab documentation, and combined that operational expertise with hands-on writing and editing to produce practical, high-quality technical content.

Skills

Copywriting

Web Design

SEO Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Web Design

Expert

SEO Copywriting

Intermediate

Work Experience

Unix System Administrator at Apple -- Cupertino, CA (Apple Marcom Systems)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Senior Unix system administration supporting Apple marketing/communications systems. Contract period focused on maintaining reliable Unix services and collaborating in a high-standards environment typical of enterprise Apple operations.

Unix System Administrator at TEKSYSTEMS -- San Jose, CA (Apple Marcom Systems, contract, Cupertino)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Unix system administration for an Apple Marcom Systems engagement via IT consulting. Work included day-to-day operational support and administration of Unix-based infrastructure.

Linux System Administrator at CYPRESS HCM -- San Francisco, CA (LiveOps contract, Santa Clara)

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Linux system administration in a LiveOps contract environment, supporting operational needs of Linux infrastructure and associated service reliability.

UNIX System Administrator/Architect at NETPOLARITY -- San Jose, CA (Sun Microsystems Zembly contract, Menlo Park)

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

UNIX system administration and architecture work for a Sun Microsystems Zembly contract engagement, supporting Unix environments with an emphasis on design/implementation for maintainability.

UNIX System Administrator/LAMP Administrator at TAOS MOUNTAIN -- Santa Clara, CA (Apple ETS contract, Cupertino)

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

UNIX and LAMP administration on an Apple ETS contract, supporting web and application stack operations with Unix-based systems and related security/administration considerations.

Senior UNIX System Administrator at R2 TECHNOLOGY, INC. -- Sunnyvale, CA

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Senior Unix administration at a medical device and software manufacturer working on computer-aided detection of cancer and clinical abnormalities. Responsible for maintaining Unix systems in a regulated, high-impact healthcare technology context.

Senior Software Test Engineer and Test Lab Manager at PEREGRINE SYSTEMS (formerly Remedy Corp.) -- Mountain View, CA

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Senior software test engineering and test lab management. Recognized as a Remedy key contributor on the ARWeb 4.0 project and supported technical documentation efforts recognized by STC.

Publications Specialist, Copyeditor, and Jr. Linux System Administrator at CPI MAG (Molecular Applications Group) -- Palo Alto, CA

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Publications-focused work including copyediting and specialization in technical documentation, alongside junior Linux system administration responsibilities.

Technical Writer at Sun Microsystems (Education Department) -- Mountain View, CA

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Technical writer for the Sun Microsystems Education Department, producing instructional technical materials.

Technical Writer at SCO -- Santa Cruz, CA

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Technical writing in support of software/product documentation activities.

QA Test Engineer at Adobe (Frame Products Div.) -- San Jose, CA

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996

QA test engineering for Adobe Frame products, supporting software quality and test activities.

Technical Documentation Specialist and FrameMaker Administrator at Metaware -- Santa Cruz, CA

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994

Edited technical manuals, converted documents, and wrote automation procedures and scripts; administered and supported FrameMaker-based production workflows.

QA Test Engineer at Frame -- San Jose, CA

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

QA testing responsibilities supporting product quality for Frame-related initiatives.

Technical Writer at Novell -- Sunnyvale, CA

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993

Revised NetWare programming manuals and assisted with publishing platform testing and migration.

Staff Writer, Contributing Editor, Newsletter Columnist, Desktop Publisher at Writers' Connection – Cupertino, CA

January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992

Edited books and newsletters, recruited writers, provided general technical support, and automated publication production across newsletters and related materials.