Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson is a senior technical writer currently working at Google in the Seattle area.12 He has an extensive background in technical writing and documentation, particularly focusing on API documentation and developer-related content.

Career Highlights

Tom joined Google in November 2020, where he works on developer documentation for Google Maps APIs, specifically for automotive partners integrating map data into their vehicles.2 Prior to Google, he held several notable positions:

• Senior Technical Writer at Amazon (June 2018 - November 2020)
• Technical Writer at Amazon (February 2016 - June 2018)
• Senior Technical Writer at Experian / 41st Parameter (June 2014 - February 2016)
• Technical Writer at Badgeville (March 2013 - June 2014)

Expertise and Contributions

Tom is well-known in the technical writing community for his blog "I'd Rather Be Writing" (idratherbewriting.com), where he regularly writes about topics related to technical writing and communication.1 Some of his focus areas include:

• API documentation
• Technical communication trends
• Information usability
• Tech comm careers
• Processes for managing documentation

He has also created a popular API documentation course, which is one of the most visited sections of his website.1

Educational Background

Tom earned his undergraduate degree in English from Brigham Young University. He also holds an MFA in Literary Nonfiction Writing, which he completed between 1999 and 2002.3

Personal Life

Tom is married with four children. He met his wife Shannon at BYU in the Writing Fellows program, as they were both English majors.1

Tom Johnson's extensive experience, popular blog, and contributions to the field of technical writing have made him a respected figure in the technical communication community.