In this episode of Titans of Tech Comm, we're going global to talk to Malachy Lavelle, Head of Global Documentation at Avaya. With more than 20 years in the technical communication industry, Malachy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table about good content strategy, good leadership, and how to do both in a world that's constantly evolving.

Tara made the switch from Product and Project Management to Technical Communications, and she talks with host, Vivek Nanda, about how her past experience influences her current career path.

Tara talks about how being a woman has influenced her career track, how she made the transition toward better work/life balance, and the ways she overcomes common challenges as an InfoDev in an agile world.

Stay tuned to hear these two geek about how they stay productive, tackle the woes of the InfoDev world, and make predictions for the future of Tech Comm.

In this episode of Titans of Tech Comm, Heretto VP of Marketing, Vivek Nanda, speaks with Technical Writer, Carey Bates, about the current tech comm landscape and the future of the industry. From the perspective of someone who's immersed in the field, Carey says tech writers are just as vital and integrated within a company's development growth today as they were 30 years ago when her career first started.

Hit play to hear Carey's perspective on how tech writers can combat wage disparity, grow in their roles, and adopt tools to not only make their work more efficient, but to ensure it's prepared for the evolving online landscape.

Host Vivek Nanda and guest Liz Herman talk about how Liz made the journey from journalism major to a PhD in Knowledge Management. They discuss the current landscape of the technical writing and knowledge management, including how COVID-19 has impacted these fields. Stick around to also hear their theories about the future: how knowledge management will impact customer experiences and break down silos, as well as the importance of content maintenance.

Shalini entered college with aspirations to be a journalist, but journalism is a dying medium. She made the shift into technical writing and has seen her career grow along with the field. She currently sits on the UX team coordinating between technical writers, designers, and training managers. Hit play to hear more about this unique org structure and keep listening to find out how it makes the teams more efficient, more collaborative, and ultimately, more successful.

Eeshita Grover started as a Technical Writer, and is now the Director of Product Content for Cisco. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of content through Eeshita's 15+ years of experience, as well as why all companies should have a Chief Content Officer or Strategist and how that position could be yours.

We're kicking off our first episode of Titans of Tech Comm by drilling down with an everyday champion of technical writing, Jared Baum. We discuss the evolution of tech writing and how to help drive the industry forward from the bottom up.