Kathryn Van Koughnett
About Kathryn Van Koughnett
Kathryn Van Koughnett is an Engineering Program Manager at Adobe, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in technical writing and project management, having previously held roles at KANA Software, Oracle, and Expert Support.
Work at Adobe
Kathryn Van Koughnett has been employed at Adobe since 2021, serving as an Engineering Program Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to this role, she worked at Adobe as a Documentation Lead from 2017 to 2021. In her current position, she utilizes her expertise in project management tools like Trello and GitHub to enhance project workflows. Her experience at Adobe includes managing content deliverables for various audiences, including developers, end users, and sales teams.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before her tenure at Adobe, Kathryn held several positions in technical writing. She worked at KANA Software as a Senior Technical Writer from 1998 to 2002 in Menlo Park, CA. Additionally, she served as a Technical Writer at Oracle from 1994 to 1999 in Redwood Shores, CA, and at Expert Support from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to her extensive knowledge in creating training manuals and documentation.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn studied at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science and Government from 1992 to 1994. She also attended City College of San Francisco, obtaining a Certification of Completion in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in 2015. Her expertise includes a wide range of authoring tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, and RoboHelp, as well as proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Skills in Agile Methodology and Testing
Kathryn is proficient in Agile/Scrum methodology, which enhances her project management capabilities. She has experience in manual testing, which complements her technical writing skills. Her ability to create training manuals and manage content for diverse audiences demonstrates her comprehensive skill set in both technical communication and project management.