Stefan Gentz – Principal Worldwide Evangelist, Technical Communication at Adobe

Meet Stefan Gentz, the Senior Worldwide Evangelist for Technical Communication at Adobe, based in San Jose, California. Stefan’s mission is to inspire enterprises and technical communicators globally, demonstrating how to create compelling technical communication content using Adobe’s suite of tools. His expertise spans quality management, risk management, and technical communication, making him a sought-after keynote speaker and moderator at industry conferences worldwide.

Career Highlights

Adobe:

• Senior Worldwide Evangelist: Promotes Adobe Technical Communication tools to global enterprises and technical communicators.
• Thought Leader: Inspires and educates on creating engaging technical content.

Certifications:

• Quality Management Professional (TÜV): Certified in quality management and ISO standards.
• ISO 9001 / EN 15038 Auditor: Expert in international quality and translation standards.
• ISO 31000 Risk Management: Specializes in risk management principles.
• Six Sigma Champion: Advocates for process improvement and efficiency.

Conference Participation:

• Keynote Speaker and Moderator: Regularly speaks at and moderates international conferences on technical communication.
• European Ambassador for GALA: Promotes globalization and localization best practices.
• Advisory Board Member: Serves on the tekom Conference Advisory Board and the OASIS DITA Adoption Committee.
• DITAWORLD: Founder of the world’s largest DITA Conference, Adobe #DITAWORLD.

Expertise

Stefan’s expertise lies in his ability to combine technical communication with quality management and risk management. His key areas of expertise include:

• Technical Communication: Creating and promoting compelling technical content using Adobe tools.
• Quality Management: Implementing ISO standards for quality assurance in technical communication.
• Risk Management: Applying risk management principles to enhance technical content strategies.
• Globalization and Localization: Advancing best practices in content globalization and localization.
• Public Speaking: Delivering impactful keynotes and moderating industry discussions.

Advocacy and Inclusivity

Stefan is dedicated to advancing the field of technical communication by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices globally. He believes in the power of effective communication to drive enterprise success and is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive industry environment.

Consulting Services

As a member of 100DollarsClub, Stefan offers his extensive knowledge and experience through specialized consulting services designed to help businesses excel in technical communication and quality management.