Carmen Humplik
About Carmen Humplik
Carmen Humplik is a Senior Documentation Specialist at Kinaxis, where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in technical writing, she has collaborated with various professionals to create clear and concise documentation for diverse audiences.
Work at Kinaxis
Carmen Humplik has been employed at Kinaxis since 2014, serving as a Senior Documentation Specialist. In this role, she focuses on creating and maintaining technical documentation that meets the needs of diverse audiences. Her responsibilities include collaborating with user experience designers, developers, and quality assurance testers to produce clear and concise user interface text. Additionally, she provides embedded Help for applications, which includes tooltips, warnings, error messages, and other context-sensitive content.
Previous Experience at Corel Corporation
Before joining Kinaxis, Carmen Humplik worked at Corel Corporation for 17 years, from 1997 to 2014. During her tenure, she held various positions, including Senior Technical Writer. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in writing technical documentation tailored for corporate clients, large government organizations, and creative professionals. Her work involved synthesizing technical information and understanding user workflows to create effective documentation.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Humplik studied at the University of Ottawa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Canadian Studies from 1990 to 1996. She also attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, achieving a diploma in Public Relations from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in technical writing, documentation standards, and user experience collaboration.
Technical Documentation Skills
Carmen Humplik specializes in synthesizing technical information for various audiences, including programmers and network administrators. She works closely with product managers to establish documentation requirements and schedules, ensuring that all materials align with industry standards. Her ability to create user interface text that is clear and concise is a key aspect of her role.