Erik Zoltan
Contributing Writer
Just another day of working with clients. - Melanie Zoltan
Erik Zoltan has more than 20 years of computing experience working for large and small corporations such as ESI Technology, EDS, Inc. and currently for Hewlett Packard. Erik's publishing experience includes working as the editor for Chess Horizons, publishing articles for M Computing and writing articles on PHP and wireless robotics for IBM developerWorks.
Erik's career in information technology includes many years of technical writing, programming, database work, development, and corporate training.
Samples of his published work include:
- PHP by Example, Part 1 at IBM developerWorks
- PHP by Example, Part 2 at IBM developerWorks
- Wireless Robotics: Mobile Robots at IBM developerWorks
- Slap a GUI on It, M Computing
- What CORBA Will Mean to the MUMPS Community, M Computing
He lives in Framingham, Massachusetts with his wife and three sons.
Latest Articles
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Three Common Technical Writing Mistakes
Technical writers translate complex subjects for users, taking technojargon and rendering it understandable. Don't obfuscate the amorphous widget!
May 10, 2011
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Checking Grade Level for Technical Manuals and User Guides
It's easy to write technobabble and jargon, but when you're writing technical manuals and user guides, what's your audience's grade level? Use these tools.
Mar 10, 2011
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Confound your Coworkers – How Not to Write a Business Email
Tired of working hard to craft clear and concise emails, only to have your peers respond with praise and effectively apply the information you've provided?
Feb 18, 2011
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Take Conference Call Meeting Minutes Fast: Email at Meeting's End
Want to impress your team by clicking "send" with finished minutes as soon as they hang up? Learn secrets of taking business meeting minutes on a call.
Jan 30, 2011
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Taking Business Meeting Minutes on a Teleconference Call
As more workers telecommute from home or on the road, teleconference business meeting minutes become part of the corporate record. Read these minutes tips.
Jan 30, 2011
- Erik Zoltan
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Python Source Code - Free and Open Source Software
Source code is available for open source software, extensions to other software, as illustrative examples and for Python. Python source code tips.
Jan 30, 2011
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Business Writing as Part of Business Process Management - BPM
What is the role of business writing in Business Process Management, or BPM? Significant. Client satisfaction relies on business writing and good tech tools
Jan 20, 2011
- Erik Zoltan
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Elo Ratings for NFL Point Spreads - Betting Spread for Rankings
Used properly, Elo ratings can be a powerful tool for producing power rankings. They can predict both game outcomes and NFL point spreads.
Jan 15, 2011
- Erik Zoltan
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Free Meeting Minutes Templates – Format for Business Meetings
Free meeting minutes templates take the guesswork out of taking minutes for a business meeting. Use these downloadable forms for clear corporate documents.
Jan 14, 2011
- Erik Zoltan
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How to Take Minutes at a Business Meeting - Format and Tips
Whether you're a secretary, a manager, or a telecommuting team member, learn how to take minutes at a business meeting to format corporate records.
Jan 12, 2011
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