Tonya Spence

Tonya Spence is an experienced Senior Technical Writer and Consultant with a career spanning multiple high-profile companies, including IOActive, IBM, and Microsoft. Currently serving as a Sr. Technical Writer/Editor at IOActive since October 2012, Tonya has authored and edited comprehensive documentation for various security services, including application penetration testing and PCI DSS audits. Previous roles include significant contributions to the IBM Streams Studio SDK Guide and the development of extensive documentation for PrimeLending's information security policies. With a solid foundation in technical writing that began at BEA Systems, Tonya has consistently demonstrated expertise in creating user, administration, and installation guides across a range of software solutions. Educational qualifications include a B.A. in English from California State University - East Bay and an MBA from CA Coast University.