Ernest Kinsolving
About Ernest Kinsolving
Ernest Kinsolving is a Technical Writer at Arista Networks, Inc. with a diverse background in various technical and creative roles.
Title and Role at Arista Networks
Ernest Kinsolving currently holds the position of Technical Writer at Arista Networks, Inc. He has been with Arista Networks since 2011 and was one of the first technical writers at the company, indicating early involvement in the company's growth. Ernest is part of an international team responsible for creating and maintaining documentation for Arista's Ethernet switch products.
Previous Employment and Experience
Before joining Arista Networks, Ernest Kinsolving worked in various technical writing and design roles at several technology companies. He served as a Technical Writer at Brocade from 2009 to 2011 and at Woven Systems from 2008 to 2009. Prior to these roles, he was a Consultant at Woven Systems from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, Ernest has held positions such as Production Assistant at Objectivity and Principal Designer at Egg Spinners, LLC.
Academic Background
Ernest Kinsolving has a diverse academic history. He studied Computer Science at Cañada College for one year from 2000 to 2001. He earned a B.S. in Liberal Studies from California State University - East Bay between 1987 and 1989. He also studied at Portland State University and Reed College, focusing on Liberal Arts and Music, respectively. Ernest completed his secondary education at Central High School from 1976 to 1979.
Additional Skills and Interests
Ernest Kinsolving has a broad range of interests and skills beyond his technical writing career. He has a personal interest in the Oxford comma and is an amateur Horatio Alger scholar. Ernest's creative background includes pursuits in novel writing, acting, and music. Besides his writing endeavors, he served as a Design Communicator and Consultant at Cooper and was known for his expertise with Excel during his time at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.