Trish McDermott

Trish McDermott is a seasoned Principal Technical Writer/Editor with extensive experience spanning over three decades in the technical writing and editing field. Currently focusing on user documentation for software, hardware, and firmware at Avatar Tech Pubs, Trish has also contributed to various organizations, including VESA, UCIe, and the CXL Consortium, editing and formatting technical standards and reports. Trish's expertise includes overseeing substantial documentation projects, such as a 2000+ page Safety Analysis Report in compliance with NRC guidelines, and enhancing usability in software through collaboration with programmers. Educational credentials include a Technical Communications certificate from De Anza College, an Associate of Arts degree from Asia-Pacific International University, and a Liberal Arts focus from California State University - East Bay.