Cody Deitz
About Cody Deitz
Cody Deitz is a Technical Writer at Tonkean, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on documentation and marketing content. He has a strong background in technical writing and education, with experience at several organizations and a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature.
Work at Tonkean
Cody Deitz has been employed as a Technical Writer at Tonkean since 2021, contributing to the company for three years in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he coordinates and responds to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and plays a significant part in developing marketing content. Deitz leads documentation efforts aimed at empowering shared services teams, such as legal and procurement, to create no-code automation solutions. He utilizes various tools, including Confluence, Jira, Git, MadCap Flare, and Paligo, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of technical writing projects.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before joining Tonkean, Cody Deitz held several positions in technical writing. He worked as a Senior Technical Writer at TraceLink from 2019 to 2021 for two years, based in North Reading, MA. Prior to that, he was a Technical Writer II at Sovos for five months in 2019. Deitz also served as a Technical Writer I at Sovos from 2018 to 2019 for eight months in Wilmington, Massachusetts. His diverse experience in technical writing has equipped him with a strong foundation in the field.
Education and Expertise
Cody Deitz holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English Language and Literature from the University of North Dakota, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in English/Creative Writing from California State University, Northridge, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature/Poetry from the same university between 2010 and 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in technical writing and creative expression.
Teaching Experience
Cody Deitz has a background in education, having served in various teaching roles. He was a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor) at the University of North Dakota from 2015 to 2018 for three years. Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Associate at California State University, Northridge from 2013 to 2015 for two years and as a Supplemental Instruction Leader at the same institution from 2010 to 2014 for four years. These roles have contributed to his skills in communication and instruction.
Published Poetry
Cody Deitz is also an accomplished poet, with works published in several literary journals. His poetry has appeared in publications such as The Fourth River, North Dakota Quarterly, and Heron Tree. This aspect of his writing showcases his creative abilities alongside his technical writing expertise.