Nik Richers is a highly experienced technical writer, content designer, and UX writer who helps make complex products easy to use. He has a strong passion for using his expertise to explain technology and improve user experiences. With a Ph.D. in Philosophy from York University and a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree in Philosophy from Trent and Queen's University, respectively, Nik also enjoys thinking about philosophical issues.

Nik has extensive experience working in various organizations, including Elastic, IBM Canada Ltd. and Vancouver Island University, where he worked as an Instructor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies. In his previous role as a Principal Technical Writer at Elastic, he was responsible for overseeing technical content creation and design. Nik is also a Coxswain and Operations Manager volunteer at the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, works with refugees, and teaches on occasion.