Digital content creator
Przemek Moskal
Profile
Seasoned digital content creator, technical writer and instructional designer with two decades of expertise across a diverse array of projects and assignments.
Overview
As a technical writer, technologist and educator, I bring a wealth of experience from both corporate and higher education settings. My professional skills encompass technical documentation, instructional design, technical illustration, 3D computer graphics, interaction design, video editing, virtual training applications, and web design.
In my free time, I enjoy sailing, climbing and skiing. One must surrender to the healing powers of nature to lead a productive and fulfilling life.
I am fluent in both English and Polish, and I communicate proficiently in German at an intermediate level.
I live in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland with my wife and our dog, Hector.
Core competencies
- Instructional design experience with background in psychology, adult learning theories, gamification, and motivation.
- Technical writer for release notes, software, in-product, and API documentation.
- Development of face-to-face, hybrid and online courses using LMS.
- Process automation using Python and Power Automate.
- Team management, new employee onboarding, peer advising and mentoring.
- Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with SMEs, PMs, engineers, and customers.
- Independent and self-motivated to work remotely with dispersed teams around the world. Five years of remote work experience in corporate and higher education settings.
- Agile project development and management using Jira and Trello.
- Doc-as-code approach to documentation writing and management using Git.
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills for web design and development.
- Experience using Autodesk, Adobe Suite and open source software for digital content creation.
- Project management, reporting, and assessment.
- Technical writing
- instructonal design
- 2D and 3D graphics
- Agile project management
- Process automation
- collaboration skills
Achievements
- Led the development and implementation of in-product documentation using the doc-as-code approach in GitHub (2023).
- Led the planning and transition of software documentation from Confluence Could to Gitbook based on the doc-as-code approach.
- Led research projects in the field of virtual reality, serious games and gamification using Unity game engine (2008-2019).
- Developed a curriculum for an educational program in game design for Digital Media Arts Program, Canisius University (2012).
- Coached Canisius University students who won a serious games competition funded by the Mayor of the City of Buffalo (2015).
- Student Club moderator of the Year, Canisius University (2015)
- Designed and developed eight online and hybrid courses for the Digital Media Arts Program, Canisius College (2017-2019)
- Co-founder of Buffalo Game Space, a non-profit organization in Buffalo, NY, for artists, programmers, musicians, writers and students interested in game design and development (2013-15).
- Presented my research and projects on the topics of digital art and virtual reality at such institutions as Carnegie Mellon University (USA), Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (Poland), Brock University (Canada), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University (Poland), Shenzhen University (China), East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (USA), Canisius University (USA), Buffalo Game Space (USA), and others.
Software skills
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Microsoft Office 365
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CMS (WordPress, Drupal, Confluence Cloud, Gitbook)
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LMS (Brightspace, Canvas)
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Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Gimp, Inkscape, Figma, Sketch, Maya, Miro, Unity, Mudbox)
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Video editing (Camtasia, Premiere, Resolve)
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Project management (Jira, Trello)
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Development (VS Code, Brackets, Unity, GitHub)
- Microsoft Office
- CMS
- LMS
- Design
- Project Management
- Development
Testimonials
I had the pleasure to manage Przemek directly in his role of technical writer at Nexthink. Przemek is a motivated self-starter who gets things done and can meet the tight deadlines of a fast-moving tech company. As a remote worker I could always count on Przemek to deliver quality work on time, without needing micromanagement. He is autonomous, with the judgement to take decisions on his own, but knows to ask for input when necessary.
Besides his regular documentation tasks for each release, Przemek did particularly fine work coordinating the initial rollout of our in-product documentation, and was instrumental in managing the complex documentation required for our technical preview program.
Przemek is also open to feedback, and quickly learned to adapt his style to the tech industry, making his writing more concise, tighter, and action-oriented.
Finally, Przemek was just a really great colleague to work with: always happy to help, never complaining when plans change or new work needs to be done, and always positive and pleasant, even when under stress. Highly recommended.
Working closely with Przemek over the past year as part of the Documentation team at Nexthink has been an absolute pleasure.
Przemek is reliable and independent in his work ethic. He consistently delivers high-quality work, always on time, showcasing his ability to manage his tasks efficiently without close supervision. His proactive approach and dedication have been particularly evident in the successful rollout of Nexthink in-product documentation. This initiative, led by Przemek, enhanced our product’s user experience and set a high standard for our documentation efforts.
Przemek's achievements are all the more commendable considering the high-pressure environment in which we operate. Despite the ever-increasing volume of product features and updates, coupled with a dynamic roadmap, Przemek has consistently managed to prioritize effectively, adapt to shifts with agility, and maintain the highest work standards.
Przemek is a proactive, reliable, highly skilled technical writer who significantly contributes to the Nexthink Documentation team. His ability to deliver quality work under pressure, excellent collaboration skills, and adaptability make him a valuable asset to any team.
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Przemek on various projects. Throughout our work together, Przemek consistently impressed me with his proactive approach to improving the clarity and understanding of his articles. Not only did he meticulously craft each piece with attention to detail, but he also proactively sought ways to enhance the overall quality, often by suggesting innovative ideas or revisions that significantly improved comprehension.
Beyond his professional capabilities, Przemek was an absolute pleasure to work with. His positive attitude and collaborative nature made every interaction enjoyable and productive. He approached challenges with enthusiasm and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our projects were successful.
Przemek's dedication to excellence and his ability to foster a collaborative environment make him a valuable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any role where attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a positive team dynamic are valued.
For the past decade, Dr. Moskal has been my colleague in the Digital Media Arts Program at Canisius University, Buffalo, NY. During that time, we have collaborated on a great deal of curricula, research, scholarship, and service responsibilities. In each of these areas, my experience with Dr. Moskal is filled with highlights. I can think of many where I observed Dr. Moskal at his best.
Dr. Moskal has an exceptional ability to inspire those he works with, while maintaining a vision for how our environments, both real and virtual, can be digitally manipulated, enhanced, optimized, and beautified (he is an artist at heart). Furthermore, his methods for communication are astoundingly clear, direct, upbeat, and timely - essential qualities for directing and managing not only students, but also applicable toward teams of any kind. This last point’s relevance is compounded when considering his multinational background. His mastery of non-native languages and professional fluency in a multitude of cultural contexts is truly astounding.
I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Moskal for both academic and professional engagements.
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