Jamie Roszel

I'm

About

As a seasoned technical writer specializing in IBM Cloud Databases, I bring a passion for clear communication in technology; beyond work, I thrive on cycling adventures, exploring the outdoors, creating culinary delights, and savoring the joys of travel.

Content Developer

With a keen eye for detail and a knack for content development, I craft engaging and informative documentation for complex technical subjects, ensuring clarity and accessibility in every piece.

  • Phone: +1 901-930-7697
  • City: Apex, NC USA
  • Email: jamie.s.roszel@gmail.com

A results-oriented Content Developer with a strong background in education. I currently manage the documentation portfolio for IBM Cloud Databases, including 9 database offerings, CLI documentation, and API documentation. Proficient in GitHub, MongoDB, Markdown, and skilled in creative communication, project management, and technical collaboration. Prior experience as an English teacher at Cary Academy and St. George’s Independent Schools, I'm adept at developing curriculum, implementing instructional design. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (English) from Clemson University.

Skills

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort." - John Ruskin

Markdown 100%
GitHub 70%
reStructured Text 60%
Dita/XML 75%
IBM Agile Explorer 100%
Technical writing 90%
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking 100%
IBM Certified Advocate - Cloud v2 100%
Adobe FrameMaker 60%
IBM Z Software Foundation level 1 & IBM Z Foundations V2 Sales Foundation 100%
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 50%
API documentation 80%
HTML/CSS 50%

Resume

Results-oriented content developer with a strong background in education, blending effective communication of abstract concepts with a deep understanding of software development tools.

Summary

Jamie Roszel

Innovative and deadline-driven Graphic Designer with 3+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.

  • Raleigh, NC
  • (901) 930-7697
  • jamie.s.roszel@gmail.com

Education

Software Development

2001

General Assembly

Bachelors Secondary Education, English

Clemson University

Professional Experience

Content Editor

2024 - present

IBM Redbooks

  • Edit and refine technical publications for IBM Redbooks on IBM solutions and technologies.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and authors to ensure the quality of Redbooks content.
  • Served as project leader and editor for Securing Your z/TPF Environment.

    • Content Developer

    2021 - 2024

    IBM Cloud Databases

    English teacher

    Cary Academy, Cary, NC

    • Worked independently and on cross-functional teams collaborating to achieve a 98% Advanced Placement test passage rate among English students at the #1 independent high school in NC.
    • Presentation at 3 national educational technology conferences and led faculty technology training session at Cranbrook School, the #1 independent school in Michigan.
    • Developed and implemented curricula for 8 Advanced English courses.

    Portfolio

    My portfolio showcases my expertise as a technical writer at IBM Cloud Databases, where over the course of three years, I meticulously documented eight distinct database services, APIs, and command-line interfaces, reflecting my commitment to clear and comprehensive technical communication. Here is a sample of work.

    • All
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Tutorials
    • Reference
    • API
    • CLI
    • Demo
    Use Elasticsearch vector search capabilities.
    Use Elasticsearch vector search capabilities

    In this tutorial, you deploy an instance of Databases for Elasticsearch and use it to store vector representations of images that you are then able to search to find similarities with new, unseen, images.

    Use Elasticsearch vector search capabilities.
    Truck Tracker: An IoT Pattern Using OpenShift and other IBM Cloud Services

    In this tutorial, you deploy an instance of Databases for Redis to create an app that receives data from a fleet of trucks as they travel the country.

    IBM Cloud Databases API documentation

    Cloud Databases API documentation The API enables users to upgrade instances, manage users, manage connections, monitor tasks, and work with backups.

    IBM Cloud Databases CLI documentation

    Cloud Databases CLI documentation The CLI enables users to upgrade instances, manage users, manage connections, monitor tasks, and work with backups.

    Securing Your z/TPF Environment

    Securing Your z/TPF Environment
    I collaborated with the z/TPF product team to produce this 118-page IBM Redbook, which provides information about securing and enhancing the cybersecurity features of your z/TPF systems.

    Protecting Cloud Databases resources with context-based restrictions

    Protecting Cloud Databases resources with context-based restrictions
    Protecting Cloud Databases resources with context-based restrictions

    Fleur, a watsonx Assistant chatbot

    A video demo of Fleur, an IBM Assistant watsonx chatbot I made using the Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming course through Coursera.

    Earth's Fever: Navigating the Global Warming Challenge
    A PDF book created in Adobe FrameMaker.

    Create a static webpage with AWS S3
    A tutorial for creating a static webpage with Amazon's S3 service, published using steps outlined in the tutorial.

    Contact

    Feel free to reach out and connect. I welcome inquiries, collaboration opportunities, and discussions about technical documentation, information architecture, and everything in between.

    Location:

    Apex, North Carolina, NC 27502

    Call:

    +1 901 930 7697