Nathan Barnett's Bio

First published on CloudBlogs on Apr, 01 2009

I am a technical writer on the Configuration Manager iX team where I'm the main writer for OSD, mobile device management, and security.  I have been a technical writer since 1999 and joined Microsoft in 2005. I came to technical writing from the "writer" side, having been a university English instructor before being lured into technology to earn my daily bread.  I have a Master's Degree in linguistics and literature from Kent State University.  The transition to technology was exciting and surprisingly comfortable.

Prior to coming to Microsoft, I developed database products for security and medical companies and served as the technical director for a Seattle startup that weathered the dot-gone years.  I also worked as an IT consultant and database administrator.

When not developing technical documentation, I'm either teaching English broadsword at my fencing school or studying 16 ^th century lute and part song.  My interests in history and language provide a pleasant counter-balance to the high-tech workday.