Shannon Sutherland
About Shannon Sutherland
Shannon Sutherland is a Senior Technical Writer at Skydio, with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. She has extensive experience in technical writing, content development, and organizational growth, having previously held positions at Ascent Vision Technologies and WhiteFox Defense Technologies.
Work at Skydio
Shannon Sutherland has been employed at Skydio as a Senior Technical Writer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for creating and managing technical documentation that supports the company's advanced drone technology. Her work involves collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that the documentation is accurate, user-friendly, and meets the needs of various stakeholders. Sutherland's position at Skydio highlights her expertise in technical writing and her commitment to enhancing user experience through effective communication.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Sutherland studied at the University of Phoenix, where she earned a Master of Education (MEd) from 2010 to 2012. She also pursued a Bachelor's degree in History at California State University, Northridge, from 1996 to 2001. Currently, she is working towards a Master's degree in Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. Sutherland's educational background equips her with a strong foundation in research, documentation, and content development.
Background
Shannon Sutherland has a diverse professional background that spans various roles and industries. Before joining Skydio, she worked at Ascent Vision Technologies as a Technical Writer III and Content Manager from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a Technical Writer Documentation Manager at WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, and as a Learning Management System Specialist at Cuesta College from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she spent 14 years as a Librarian at Coast Unified School District.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Shannon Sutherland has developed online courses and training materials, demonstrating her expertise in content development. She has enhanced her technical writing capabilities through experience in research and documentation. Sutherland has a strong background in organizational growth and leadership strategies, which contributes to her effectiveness in communication and information design. Her problem-solving skills further support her role in creating clear and concise technical documentation.