Marcy Samel
About Marcy Samel
Marcy Samel is a Principal Technical Writer with extensive experience in cloud-based technologies and virtual environments. She has worked in technical writing and management roles for over three decades, including significant positions at Digital Equipment Corporation and SeaChange International.
Work at SeaChange International
Marcy Samel has been employed at SeaChange International since 1996, serving as a Principal Technical Writer with responsibilities in Technical Publications Management. Over her 28-year tenure at the company, she has focused on creating and managing technical documentation that supports the company's cloud-based technologies and virtual environments. Her role involves overseeing the documentation process to ensure clarity and accuracy in the materials produced.
Previous Experience at Digital Equipment Corporation
Before joining SeaChange International, Marcy Samel worked at Digital Equipment Corporation. She held the position of Documentation Supervisor from 1984 to 1991, where she managed documentation teams across multiple locations, including Hudson, Littleton, and Marlboro, Massachusetts. Following this role, she served as a Principal Technical Writer from 1991 to 1996, further developing her expertise in technical writing and documentation for hardware and software products.
Education and Expertise
Marcy Samel has a solid educational background in Geology, having earned a Bachelor of Science from Tufts University and a Master of Science from North Carolina State University. Additionally, she has pursued various technical courses, including Programming in BASIC at Clark University, Multimedia and Web Design at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and C/C++ programming at Merrimack College Continuing Education. This diverse educational foundation supports her skill set in technical writing and documentation.
Technical Documentation Skills
Marcy Samel possesses extensive experience in documenting both hardware and software products. Her expertise includes creating documentation for operating systems, programming languages, applications, and system software. She is skilled in utilizing a variety of authoring and graphics tools to produce effective technical documentation, ensuring that complex information is presented clearly and accurately for end users.