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Shane Cullen

@shanecullen

Experienced developmental editor and researcher who refines complex technical content and supports non-native English authors.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking editorial or research roles where I can manage content projects, mentor writers, refine technical material, and support non-native English authors in a collaborative, process-driven environment.

I'm an experienced editor, researcher, writer, and content project manager who refines complex technical content and helps authors communicate clearly in their own voice.

At Draft.dev I have edited over 1,000 technical software development articles, managed the internal publishing process, and coordinated a pool of more than 100 active writers while improving internal processes and documentation.

As a freelance editorial and research consultant, I provide content, structural, and copy editing for projects ranging from academic books and journals to software development articles and memoirs, with a strong focus on supporting ESL professionals, developers, and academics.

In higher education research roles I mapped institutional interconnections, prepared presentation materials for national ministries, and supported publication workflows, demonstrating adaptability, project management, and a broad knowledge of current affairs and policy contexts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Developmental Editor

Current

Draft.dev

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Edited over 1,000 technical software development articles, managed the internal publishing process, and coordinated a writer pool of 100+ active contributors while improving internal processes and documentation.

Developmental Editing Technical Editing Content Management Writer Management Documentation Remote Collaboration & QA

Current

Editorial and Research Consultant

Current

Freelance

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Provide freelance research and editing support across academic books, journals, software development articles, and memoirs, focusing on structural, copy, and content editing for ESL and expert authors.

Content Editing Copy Editing Research Project Coordination Remote Collaboration

Senior Research Assistant

TU Dublin

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)

Conceptualised and executed a mapping project of higher-education interconnections, prepared presentation materials for national ministries, and provided copyediting and briefing updates to the lead researcher.

Research Design Policy Research Data Synthesis And Briefings

Research/Editorial Assistant

Institute Heritage Studies

May 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Provided research, proofreading, and copyediting support for non-native English-speaking researchers, managed publication administration, and prepared materials for the Heritage Studies series and institute communications.

Proofreading Project Coordination