Deborah Dunlap
About Deborah Dunlap
Deborah Dunlap is a Technical Writer-Wells at Chevron and Principal at OneLight Industries, llc and Information Excellence, with extensive experience in technical writing, engineering documentation, and standards development across various industries.
Current Roles and Experience
Deborah Dunlap is currently serving as a Technical Writer-Wells at Chevron in the United States. Additionally, she is working as Principal at OneLight Industries, LLC in Houston, Texas, as well as at Information Excellence in various capacities including Technical Writer, Technical Editor, Analyst, Copywriter, and Content Developer.
Past Professional Roles
Deborah Dunlap has a rich history in technical writing and documentation spanning several high-profile companies. She worked at BP as Technical Writer/Standards Specialist from 2017 to 2019 in Houston, Texas. She has also held positions at Chevron as CES Planning, Budget, and Quality Control Coordinator from 2008 to 2012, and at EDS-Hyperspecs, LLC as Managing Engineering Specifications Editor/Developer for a decade. Other notable positions include Managing Sr. Technical Writer at Engineering Document Systems, Information Developer at Gensym, and Sr. Technical Writer - Contract at Weatherford.
Educational Background
Deborah Dunlap attended Lamar High School, where she pursued an Engineering College Prep program. She furthered her education at Texas A&M University, studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, where she completed three years in an honors program, achieving the equivalent of an associate degree plus an additional year of study.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Deborah Dunlap has extensive experience in managing complex documentation systems, including large document system design, analysis, control, and re-engineering. Her skills extend to developing VBA solutions and contributing to engineering standards and specifications. She has worked in various industries such as oil and gas, software, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications, demonstrating a wide range of sector experience. Additionally, she has been involved in technology integration planning and has managed budgets for documentation projects.
Involvement in Arts and Media
Beyond her technical writing career, Deborah Dunlap has made significant contributions to the arts and media. She served as the Executive Editor of Houston Jazz Scene and owned and managed The Symposium Magazine. Her leadership roles include being the former president of JazzHouston (The Milt Larkin Jazz Society) and her involvement in event production and promotion highlights her versatility.