The Human Factor: Keeping the Edge in AI-Powered TechComm Ecosystems

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Career & Young Technical Writers

Jonas Halverscheid
- Infineon Technologies AG

In a rapidly evolving world of technical communication, the role of technical writers is shifting. They become information creators, designers, content architects and get supercharged with AI solutions that seem to replace human involvement in the process with the flick of a switch.

What skills can the technical communication professionals of today develop to not just stay in the loop, but to be in the driver's seat?

With AI as an overpowering catalyst of averageness, how to be great?

This is my perspective on these questions by highlighting key skills that can help technical communication professionals stand out in modern processes and advance their career.

Takeaways

Skills for technical communicators to thrive in an AI-driven world, focusing on critical thinking, soft skills, and technical expertise

Prior knowledge

None.

Speaker

Jonas Halverscheid

Infineon Technologies AG

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Biography

Nach einem Lehramtsstudium un einem Einstieg als Volontär in die technische Dokumentation arbeitete Jonas Halverscheid als Technischer Redakteur, Consultant, Trainer und Leiters der Technischen Kundendokumentation, parallel schloss er das TCLoc Masterstudium in Technischer Kommunikation und Lokalisierung an der Universität Straßburg ab. 2022 wechselte er zur Infineon Technologies AG und arbeitet dort aktuell als Senior IT-Business Analyst für Technische Dokumentationslösungen als Application Owner und IT-Projektleiter.

After studying to become a teacher and starting as a trainee in technical documentation, Jonas Halverscheid worked as a Technical Writer, Consultant, Trainer, and Head of Technical Customer Documentation. At the same time, he completed the TCLoc Master's degree in Technical Communication and Localization at the University of Strasbourg. In 2022, he joined Infineon Technologies AG, where he currently works as a Senior IT Business Analyst for Technical Documentation Solutions, serving as an Application Owner and IT Project Manager.

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