Don Rose
Technical Writer, Copywriter, and Editor in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Don Rose is a writer, editor, and computer consultant based in Los Angeles. He enjoys writing about technology (especially books and articles, specializing in computer and Internet topics) and developing websites (content writing and some basic coding), as well as consulting and speaking about computers and the Web.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. and M.S., Information and Computer Science, UC Irvine (AI and Machine Learning focus)
B.A. with High Honors, Economics, University of Florida (elected to Phi Beta Kappa)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Software Engineer and AI Consultant for Rockwell Space Systems and NASA Ames Research Center; AI Researcher for USC-ISI (Information Sciences Institute)
Author of multiple books on computer/Internet topics for popular audiences (including "Minding Your Cybermanners on the Internet" and "Internet Chat Quick Tour"); co-wrote book on "Science Informatics"
Multimedia Writer/Consultant at Graphix Zone ("The Improv Presents the Internet" multimedia project)
Segment Producer and Head Writer on Discovery Channel TV show "CyberLife"
Scriptwriter for other nonfiction TV shows on major networks (TBS, TLC, Animal Planet)
3+ years in charge of writing for Life Alert's Marketing Department (the "Help I've Fallen And I Cant Get Up" company)
Staff Writer for relaunched BYTE Magazine (a major tech news website)
Editor at Harman Electronics (editing copy for online/print ads and technical documents)
Consulting writer/editor at WME (William Morris Endeavor)
Managing Editor for ISLE (an AI / Machine Learning research institute); Editor-in-Chief for several websites, including AI Daily
Technical Copywriter for Capital Brands (maker of health and nutrition products), SecureLink (a cybersecurity company), Humana (a Fortune 500 healthcare company), Fair.com (a major startup in the auto space), and Maize Marketing
Currently writer/editor for multiple websites and company clients
OTHER INTERESTS:
Music (guitar/piano and songwriting); scriptwriting (took a year of film and TV writing courses at UC Irvine and USC, wrote a spec sitcom pilot and multiple screenplays); standup comedy (won Comedian of the Year at UC Irvine, opened for many nationally-known comedians at major comedy venues).
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