Troy Dreier
Acquisitions Editor @Manning Publications Co
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WORK HISTORY
Acquisitions Editor @Manning Publications Co
I lead the liveProject team, creating hands-on project-based courses on highly technical topics. We\'ve created over 400 projects earning over each month. Project topics include AI, programming (including Rust, Kafka, and Java), online security, DevOps, machine learning, and more.• Lead a team of project managers, copy editors, and programmers to develop new projects and build up the liveProject platform. Solve problems in a fast-moving environment.• Discover new authors and work with them to create hands-on tech learning projects. • Analyze beta test and post-purchase survey results to understand the audience and how we can best meet their needs. • Expand the Manning brand in the new area of online learning. Maintain a reputation for quality while delivering timely products to market. Research tech topics to always know what\'s coming next.• Track the department\'s costs and revenues to understand buyer habits and make the most of seasonal opportunities. Work with marketing to ensure timely and accurate project promotions.• Acquire book authors on topics including programming for teens, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, Quarkus, and platform engineering.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
ABOUT TROY DREIER
Working at the intersection of technology and editorial, I have over 20 years of experience in tech journalism, new product development, team management, content planning, feature writing, and conference organizing. I specialize in creating content for any type of audience, making the complicated understandable, team leadership, editorial research, story development, strategic planning, and brainstorming new initiatives.
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