Matty Williams
About Matty Williams
Matty Williams is a Senior Technical Writer currently employed at Symbl.ai, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in technical writing and library services, with previous roles at notable companies such as Google and Tenable Network Security.
Work at Symbl.ai
Matty Williams currently holds the position of Senior Technical Writer at Symbl.ai, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he has contributed to various projects, including refactoring and expanding the OpenAPI 3 API reference. He has also developed a substantial set of interactive code samples on Replit and worked with product management to implement new information architecture. His work focuses on enhancing the clarity and usability of technical documentation.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before joining Symbl.ai, Matty Williams gained extensive experience in technical writing across several organizations. He worked as a Technical Writer at Google from 2018 to 2021 and at Tenable Network Security from 2015 to 2018. He also held the position of Technical Writer II at Meridium from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved creating and maintaining technical documentation to support software products and services.
Education and Expertise
Matty Williams has a strong educational background in English and Creative Writing. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chester College of New England, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Hollins University between 2010 and 2012. His academic training has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective communication and technical writing.
Background in Library Services
Matty Williams has a background in library services, having worked at Roanoke County Public Library in various roles. He served as a Senior Library Assistant from 2013 to 2014 and as a Library Assistant from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Library Assistant at Chester College of New England from 2006 to 2010. These positions provided him with experience in information organization and customer service.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In the early stages of his career, Matty Williams held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Proofreader at Times Beacon Record Newspapers from 2005 to 2006 and as a Sales Associate at Books A Million in 2010. He also gained experience in park maintenance at the Paul Simons Foundation: Avalon Park and Preserve in 2004. These roles helped him build a diverse skill set.