Doug Tidwell
About Doug Tidwell
Doug Tidwell is the Director of Content at Altinity, Inc., with a background in technical marketing and content creation across various technology companies. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and has authored a book on XSLT, contributing significantly to the developer community through articles, presentations, and innovative projects.
Work at Altinity
Doug Tidwell currently serves as the Director of Content at Altinity, Inc., a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing content strategy and development, focusing on enhancing the company's messaging and outreach. Altinity specializes in ClickHouse, an open-source analytics database, and Tidwell's contributions aim to improve user engagement and understanding of the product. He works remotely from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.
Previous Experience at CloudBees
Tidwell worked at CloudBees as the Technical Marketing Director from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he established a corporate-wide demo environment and its infrastructure, which facilitated better product demonstrations and customer engagement. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in technical marketing and content creation.
Education and Expertise
Doug Tidwell holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The University of Georgia. His educational background combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills, enabling him to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. This dual expertise supports his roles in technical marketing and content development.
Career at IBM
Tidwell had a lengthy career at IBM, spanning nearly two decades from 1989 to 2018. He held various positions, including Programmer, Technical Writer, Product Planner, and Technology Evangelist. His work involved producing the developerWorks Mailbag series, which addressed developer queries through weekly videos. This experience solidified his reputation as a knowledgeable figure in the technology sector.
Public Speaking and Publications
Doug Tidwell has spoken at hundreds of conferences, technology briefings, customer sites, and universities worldwide. He authored a book on XSLT published by O'Reilly, which has been translated into eight languages. Additionally, he has written extensively on topics such as analytics integration with MySQL and PostgreSQL systems, contributing to his recognition as an expert in technical content creation.