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vCISO, AI-Cyber specialist, and technical writer helping organizations manage AI risk and complete audits for CMMC Level 2 (NIST 800-171), SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and NIST AI RMF. I deliver audit-ready security architecture across AWS and Azure, practical SSP/POA&M execution, compliance automation in Drata, Vanta, and Sprinto, plus security operations visibility using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM). I support organizations in banking and financial services, healthcare, SaaS, defense-related environments, and energy/utilities, aligning security and compliance programs to regulatory, contractual, and operational requirements. I am especially effective when engagements require both strategic leadership and detailed execution across people, process, and technology. What clients hire me for: AI Risk and AI Compliance: NIST AI RMF adoption, AI use-case inventories, AI risk assessments, control mapping, AI policy development, vendor governance, and alignment to ISO/IEC 42001 CMMC / NIST 800-171: readiness assessments, SSP/SAR/POA&M, remediation roadmaps, mock assessments, and implementation support SOC 2 (Type I/II): gap assessments, control design, evidence strategy, audit support, and continuous compliance operations HIPAA: risk analysis, safeguard mapping, policy development, vendor security documentation, and audit preparation NIST 800-53: baseline alignment, control tailoring, implementation guidance, and governance operating models Banking / Financial Services: security and compliance programs aligned to FFIEC expectations and GLBA safeguards requirements Energy / Utilities: security governance, risk management, and control support for resilience-focused environments Enterprise Security Architecture: security program architecture, control architecture, reference designs, threat modeling, and secure enterprise patterns AWS and Azure Security Architecture: cloud security posture, IAM design, network segmentation, logging and monitoring strategy, encryption and KMS, platform hardening, and audit-ready evidence models Microsoft Sentinel: SIEM architecture, log integration strategy, detection and monitoring support, incident visibility, and security operations alignment in Azure and hybrid environments Platforms and tooling: I work with compliance and audit-readiness platforms including Drata, Vanta, Sprinto, Secureframe, and Scrut for control mapping, evidence collection, remediation tracking, and ongoing compliance workflows. I also support security operations visibility using Microsoft Sentinel where monitoring and audit evidence need to align. How I engage: vCISO advisory: security leadership, compliance strategy, risk management, executive reporting, incident readiness, and continuous oversight Project-based engagements: targeted assessments, audit readiness projects, control implementation, security architecture initiatives, and documentation packages including SSPs, policies, standards, and procedures I also bring a strong background in technical writing and technical editing, which means clients receive deliverables that are accurate, clear, organized, and audit-ready. If you need a consultant who can help you manage AI risk, improve audit readiness, strengthen security architecture, and deliver documentation that supports compliance outcomes, I can help.

I’m a technical writer with a Master’s in Technical Communication and 11+ years of experience creating clear, structured, user-focused documentation for complex products and systems. What makes my work unique is that I combine technical writing with professional documentation design. Many writers produce strong text but rely on others for layout and visuals. I create complete manuals from start to finish (writing, structure, diagrams, and layout), resulting in documentation that is both technically accurate and easy to use. My documentation is designed to help installers, operators, and other end-users complete tasks quickly and correctly while reducing support questions and confusion. ⭐️ Documentation I Commonly Produce____________ • Installation manuals • Assembly instructions • Product user manuals • Quick start guides • Technical datasheets • Troubleshooting guides • Service and maintenance manuals • Software user documentation ⭐️ Product/Industry Experience ____________ • Industrial ignition and control systems • CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment • Motorized security shutters • Night-vision optics and technical devices • Sports and fitness equipment • Consumer hardware and household products ⭐️ My Services Include____________ • Writing clear step-by-step installation and assembly instructions • Translating engineering drawings and technical specs into user-friendly documentation • Creating diagrams, callouts, and illustrations • Layout design and production in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator • Documentation audits and improvement recommendations • Developing troubleshooting guides and FAQs • Editing and proofreading technical content ⭐️ Typical Documentation Workflow____________ 1. Review existing materials (drawings, photos, videos, draft instructions). 2. Identify missing steps, safety considerations, and knowledge gaps. 3. Develop a clear structure for the manual. 4. Write step-by-step instructions and supporting content. 5. Design diagrams, callouts, and page layout. 6. Deliver a polished manual in InDesign, PDF, or Word. ⭐️ Tools & Software____________ • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Cadasio (CAD to technical illustrations) • Markdown • Microsoft Word

I write to make a difference—from helping communities heal through writing obituaries as a journalist to bridging the gap between patients and clinicians as a copywriter, and to creating clear documentation to ensure personnel perform their work safely as a technical writer—I believe everyone should have access to information necessary to make informed decisions about their lives. I have over 7 years of experience in writing, content creation, and management including AP style journalism, APA style copywriting, technical writing, website and document management, and project management. My content creation experience spreads across long-form (100+ page) safety documents, short-form social and email media copy, HTML-coded, SEO-optimized website copy, and much more! In my free time, I love to play rugby, travel, hike, practice mixology, watch Seattle Reign soccer games, and play guitar (very badly). Contact me for any freelance, full-time, or part-time opportunities.

My main priorities are high quality, clean, and well-optimized paper, on-time delivery, and good communication. I am a driven and enthusiastic professional who specializes in all aspects of academic writing, blog and article writing. I have years of experience creating effective email sequences, newsletters, landing pages, website content, and more to assist you in reaching your ultimate goal: increasing traffic and sales. I can tailor the content to your brand voice and identity, or help you find the right one for your company, and write a well-researched article on almost any topic, backed up by facts, statistics, and plagiarism checks. I use AI Originality to make sure everything I write is 100% human and free from AI-generated content. You can count on well-researched work backed by facts, stats, and plagiarism checks. I'm super hands-on with all my projects and always available for communication on Upwork or email. Ready to get started? Just hit that contact button, and let’s chat!

Hi, my name is Ken Whitaker (Howard is my given first name), an experienced freelancer who DOESN’T MISS AGREED-UPON MILESTONES! Visual communications expert (in all of its forms): - Adobe CC graphics tools: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator - Long document book layout (InDesign, Affinity Layout), structured/hierarchical style design and KDP conversion (Kindle Create) - Blended tutorial/courseware instructional designer (with workbooks) for business and app screen recordings: PowerPoint, webcams, Camtasia, Audiate, InDesign - Technical writing and editing: User manuals (InDesign, Word, Docsie) aimed at improving end-user satisfaction (in other words, reducing customer/technical support pain) - Project leadership and ScrumMaster roles (software projects, instructional design, or user documentation) I have written books on tech leadership (Managing Software Maniacs), project management (Principles of Software Development Leadership), technical writing (A Guide to Publishing User Manuals), and InDesign (InDesign to Kindle). I work well under tight time schedules as long as there are frequent, iterative handoff reviews. At the end of most projects, you’ll get an overview “how-to” guide describing how the work was created and can be maintained (huge benefit to a client). On-time, quality results that delight the client (and their customers) mean everything. More info at leadingswmaniacs dot com. Creator of the Quick Start series of Udemy courses with Quick Start: Creating App Tutorials with Camtasia. (This course is for those CLIENTS who don’t want to commit to days learning Camtasia [or to hire a freelancer like me] and just want some basic “How-To” assistance to learn how to do screen recordings in one afternoon.) I rarely entertain fixed-price contracts (and the one time I did, it turned into four follow-up hourly-rate projects). For project management and urgent projects, a slight hourly upcharge for “rush, drop everything” jobs will be applied.

Before you hire SEO, social media managers, or copywriters, get clear on what you need to say. I help founders, thinkers, and experts translate complex ideas into messaging that works online. If you’re at that stage, let’s talk. My work sits at the intersection of messaging strategy, content systems, and strategic copy. I help you define your positioning and translate it into structured messaging that works across websites, long-form content, and search. For me, high-quality content is accessible, engaging, and genuinely useful — the kind that earns attention, builds trust, and performs over time. And it starts with clarity. Because when the message isn’t clear, producing more content doesn’t solve the problem. Early in my career, I focused on writing. Over time, I realized that content alone doesn’t drive growth — clear positioning does. Today, I help brands define what they stand for and translate that clarity into messaging that works across the digital ecosystem. Your brand already has a voice and personality. I help you clarify, structure, and communicate it consistently so that both people and search systems understand it. I also provide the structure that allows you to scale content without losing its essence. My academic training focused on how humans and machines process information. Combined with a background in journalism, spokesperson work, and technology sales, it gives me a practical understanding of how businesses think, how buyers evaluate decisions, and how information is interpreted online. I don’t believe in fluff. I’m allergic to spam marketing. My joy is organizing complex ideas into messaging that is strategic, human, and clear.