What I Do

DITA Content Architect

Structural Optimization, Reuse Modeling, and Migration Planning

With over 35 years in structured technical documentation, I bring deep architectural experience to complex DITA environments.

I help organizations strengthen the architecture behind their DITA documentation systems. My work focuses on improving reuse, clarifying content boundaries, and designing scalable models that reduce duplication and long-term maintenance overhead.

I engage at the structural level, resolving complexity, stabilizing content ecosystems, and enabling sustainable growth.

Architectural Focus

• Reuse modeling and duplication reduction
• DITA map restructuring and boundary clarification
• Field-level UI documentation architecture
• Context-sensitive help system design
• Structure-first migration planning

Impact

My engagements result in:

• Measurable reduction in redundant content
• Clearer content ownership and boundaries
• Stronger alignment between UI, tasks, and reference topics
• Scalable documentation frameworks that support future expansion

Engagement Model

I work in defined-scope architectural engagements including structural audits, redesign initiatives, and migration planning projects. Engagements are typically conducted remotely, collaborating with distributed documentation teams and technical leads to strengthen system integrity and long-term maintainability.

My focus is architectural assessment and structural design rather than production writing support.