Résumé

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Technical writer specializing in scientific and technical communication. Fifteen years in software development, quality assurance, and IT (1994–2009), a decade as founder and operator of an acclaimed Phoenix cinema and community space (2010–2022), and an MSc in Epistemology, Ethics, and Mind from the University of Edinburgh (expected November 2026). Strong communicator, and skilled at translating dense technical and scientific material for expert and non-expert audiences alike, with a rare ability to bridge humanities and technical cultures. Experienced remote/distributed professional seeking contract-only, remote-only engagements.

SKILLS

Technical Writing & Communication User manuals and help documentation | Requirements gathering and process documentation | Stakeholder interviews (SMEs, cross-functional teams) | Technical procedure documentation and SOPs | Style guides: MLA; adaptable to house styles | Translating technical material for expert and non-expert audiences

Documentation & Productivity Tools LibreOffice Writer, MS Office Suite | Markdown | Version control: Git, Gitea (distributed workflows) | Okular and PDF annotation workflows | Zotero (reference and annotated-bibliography management)

Software Development & Infrastructure Back-end: .NET Framework, VB.NET, Classic ASP, SQL Server | Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript | QA methodology, issue tracking, code reviews | Server/admin: Ubuntu, OBS Studio, WordPress, Docker (Cloudron), Jellyfin

Methods & Core Competencies Agile development practices | Requirements analysis and process mapping | Cross-functional team coordination | Self-directed remote work | Training and mentoring

AI Literacy AI-assisted writing and documentation workflows | Working understanding of machine learning and LLM fundamentals

EDUCATION

MSc, Epistemology, Ethics, and Mind, University of Edinburgh. Dissertation: “The Cardinality Gap: Phenomenal Consciousness and the Limits of Digital Computation” — technical exposition of computability theory, set theory, and neurophysiology for a humanities audience

BA, Philosophy, summa cum laude, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

Founder & Owner | FilmBar, Phoenix, AZ | 2010–2022

  • Built and maintained Ubuntu streaming media server using OBS Studio; integrated WordPress site with third-party ticketing platforms (TicketFly, Veezi)

  • Documented operational procedures to ensure consistency across team of 9

  • Executed rapid pivot to online streaming during COVID closure, integrated Uscreen and Eventive platforms, delivered $50K revenue in 6 months

  • Designed and executed COVID fundraising campaign yielding $100K through social media blitz

  • Partnered with major cultural institutions to develop outdoor cinema venue with food and beverage partners

Information Technology Manager | National Academy of Sports Medicine, Mesa, AZ | 2009

  • Developed web services and database solutions on Microsoft .NET platform (SQL Server)

  • Managed 1 remote developer, sharing directives, timelines, and strategies to achieve organizational goals

  • Recruited for software development expertise but hired as manager based on communication and leadership excellence

  • Performed heavy QA testing and issue tracking using Visual Source Safe

Information Technology Quality Assurance Advisor | Empire Caterpillar, Mesa, AZ | 2008

  • Implemented robust quality assurance process for company website

  • Evaluated opportunities and solutions for frontend/backend/full-stack web programming

  • Provided guidelines for programming, visual design, and site usability

  • Recommended strategies to IT manager and additional decision makers

Web Usability Consultant | US Airways, Tempe, AZ | 2006–2008

  • Captured requirements for each web page designed by Marketing Department artists

  • Collaborated with ASU faculty member developing eye-tracking hardware for real-time user interface testing

  • Connected with diverse stakeholders to assure their needs were represented in development

  • Added IT intelligence to marketing-driven development process, improving accuracy and on-time delivery

Senior Web Application Developer | American Express, Phoenix, AZ | 2003–2006

  • Built internal decisioning tool improving fraud claim processing speed and accuracy

  • Spearheaded departmental move to .NET environment using VB.NET with SQL database

  • Introduced Agile software development into core project, adopted department-wide

  • Interviewed fraud claims team to capture their working methods; built first complex, detailed process map

  • Built decisioning app to be web-editable — capability highly lauded by users and management; continued serving corporate goals for 10+ years

Earlier Technical Roles

  • Quality Assurance Testing | Technical Writer, WAVO Corporation, Phoenix, AZ — 1997–2000

  • Graphic Illustrator, NKK Switches, Phoenix, AZ — 1996

  • Technical Writer, Allied Signal, Phoenix, AZ — 1994–1996

PORTFOLIO & PUBLICATIONS

  • Dissertation: “The Cardinality Gap: Phenomenal Consciousness and the Limits of Digital Computation” — MSc, University of Edinburgh, 2026. Technical exposition of computability theory, set theory, and neurophysiology for a humanities audience.

  • Academic writing: Selected Master’s-level papers, including graduate work on legal probabilism and epistemology — representative samples at kellyaubey.com

  • Publishing: Editor and producer of Hoozdo, an independent magazine, late 2000s

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Voluntary support for arts, homelessness/hunger relief, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and veterans’ services nonprofits through FilmBar, 2011–2022.

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