Mike Nelson

Mike Nelson

Submarine radioman

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  • About me

    Sr. Manager, Training and Product Documentation at KVH Industries, Inc.

  • Education

    • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts English: Writing summa cum laude
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Aug 1989 - Aug 1995
      Submarine radioman

      Completed Sub School, Basic Electronics School, Radioman A and C schools in Groton, CT.Qualified in Submarines (silver dolphins), radio operator and sonar operator (to help out understaffed sonar dept.), responsible for maintenance and repair of HF transmitter and antenna equipment while serving on the Parche.

    • Home & Commercial Security, Inc.

      Oct 1995 - Oct 2000
      Dispatcher
    • KVH Industries Inc.

      Oct 2000 - now
      Sr. Manager, Training and Product Documentation
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance Jan 2023 Winning entry: TracNet H-series & TracPhone V30 Technician Certification Training
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance 2021 Winning entry: Satellite Technology Fundamentals (eLearning course)
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Communications Competition STC Alliance 2021 Winning entry: KVH ASP Support Help
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in Technical Communication Competition STC Atlanta, Houston, New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Rochester Chapters 2019 Winning entry: Setting Up Tracking Avoidance Zones to Prevent Service Interruptions (Video Tutorial)
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, and Rochester Chapters 2018 Winning entry: TracVision HD7 Basic Certification Course
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2017 Winning entry: KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Crew Training Series
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York Metro, Philadelphia Metro, Atlanta and Rochester Chapters 2017 Winning entry: IP-MobileCast Configuration Wizard
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Communication Competition STC New York Metro, Philadelphia Metro, Atlanta and Rochester Chapters 2017 Winning entry: KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Crew Training Series
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2017 Winning entry: IP-MobileCast Configuration Wizard
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2016 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Technical Training
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction and Online Best of Show in Technical Communication Competition STC Washington DC - Baltimore Chapter 2015 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Technical Training
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in STC New England Competition STC New England Chapter 2014 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Configuration Wizard
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2014 Winning entry: TracVision TV-series Configuration Wizard
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Summit Awards Competition STC 2014 Winning entry: TracPhone V11-IP Training Course
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Best in Show and Award of Distinction in STC New England Competition STC New England Chapter 2014 Winning entry: TracPhone V11-IP Training Course
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Communication Competition STC Philadelphia and New York Metro Chapters 2012 Winning entry: TracPhone V11 User's Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Communication Competition STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter 2011 Winning entry: TracPhone V7 Technical Training Course
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Online Communication Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2010 Winning entry: TracVision R4, R5, R4SL, & R5SL Training Videos: DISH Network & ExpressVu Setup
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Online Communication Competition STC 2010 Winning entry: TracVision R4, R5, R4SL, & R5SL Training Videos: DISH Network & ExpressVu Setup
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2009 Winning entry: TracVision V7 Technician's Pocket Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2009 Winning entry: TracVision V7 Technician's Pocket Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2008 Winning entry: TracVision M7 Installation Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2008 Winning entry: TracVision M7 Installation Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2007 Winning entry: TracVision M3 Installation Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Excellence in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2007 Winning entry: TracVision R6 Quick Start Guide
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2006 Winning entry: TracVision HDTV Converter for DIRECTV Service Owner's Manual
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2006 Winning entry: TracVision HDTV Converter for DIRECTV Service Owner's Manual
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2006 Winning entry: TracVision Quick Start Guide for Avis
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in International Technical Publications Competition STC 2005 Winning entry: TracVision A5 Installation Poster
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Best of Show and Award of Distinction in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2005 Winning entry: TracVision A5 Installation Poster
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2004 Winning entry: TracVision G8 Owner's Manual
    • Awarded to Mike Nelson
      Award of Merit in Technical Publications Competition STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters 2002 Winning entry: TracPhone 50 Technical Manual
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Technical Publications Competition Coordinator

      Issued by STC Boston and Northern New England Chapters on Jul 2007
      STC Boston and Northern New England ChaptersAssociated with Mike Nelson
    • STC Alliance Competition Council

      Issued by STC New England Chapter on Aug 2018
      STC New England ChapterAssociated with Mike Nelson
    • President

      Issued by New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication) on Nov 2020
      New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication)Associated with Mike Nelson
    • Treasurer

      Issued by New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication) on Oct 2023
      New England Chapter of the STC (Society for Technical Communication)Associated with Mike Nelson