John Davey
About John Davey
John Davey is a Documentation Team Lead at Thought Machine, with extensive experience in technical writing and documentation across various companies in the UK. He has held positions at organizations such as SunGard Securities Finance, Dentsu Aegis Network, and Workday, contributing to the field since 2002.
Work at Thought Machine
John Davey serves as the Documentation Team Lead at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the documentation processes and ensuring that technical materials are clear and accessible. His experience in documentation and technical writing contributes to the effectiveness of the team's output.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, John Davey held several positions in the technical writing field. He worked at SunGard Securities Finance as Documentation Team Leader from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Technical Author at Dentsu Aegis Network for one year in 2018-2019. His career includes roles at Business Objects, Workday, SurfKitchen, Lombard Risk, Logica Mobile Networks, FrontRange Solutions, and Network Inference Ltd, showcasing a diverse background in technical documentation.
Education and Expertise
John Davey studied at the University of Reading, where he earned a BA Hons in Modern European Literature from 1982 to 1985. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in technical writing and documentation. He also attended Sir John Leman High School from 1977 to 1982.
Career Timeline
John Davey's career spans multiple roles in technical writing and documentation. He began as a Technical Author at SurfKitchen from 2004 to 2007, followed by positions at Network Inference Ltd and Logica Mobile Networks. He transitioned to Technical Writer roles at Business Objects and FrontRange Solutions, before taking on leadership roles at SunGard Securities Finance and Lombard Risk, culminating in his current position at Thought Machine.