Hi! I’m Neil McAllister, a technology writer, editor, and analyst based in San Francisco, California. For more than 25 years, I’ve built a career crafting clear, accurate, and analytical communications for audiences across the IT and tech industries, from developers and IT pros to executives and laypeople.

I’m equally comfortable writing breaking news stories, in-depth features, opinion pieces, marketing copy, bylined articles, technical documentation, tutorials, and more.  Areas of specialty include software development, Linux and open source, enterprise IT, and cloud computing, although I’ve covered topics ranging from market analysis to consumer tech.

What’s more, my expertise derives from hands-on experience. I can code in multiple languages, set up IT and cloud infrastructure, work with databases, collaborate using tools like Git and Markdown, and more. I’m also familiar with a wide range of business software, from content management systems to CRM and security tools. A team player, I’m comfortable working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Whatever your company’s tech communications needs, you get the whole package with me.

My full resume is available upon request at

When I’m not writing about science and technology, I’m inrerested in books, movies, comics, and manga, and I occasionally blog about them. I’m also an occasional illustrator, having completed odd jobs for magazines, comics, and concerts. My satirical comic strip, The Adventures of Action Item, escaped the laboratory to become a Web and water-cooler sensation (today you’d call it “viral”).

A Bay Area native, I’ve lived in the City of San Francisco since 1995. I’m a citizen of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

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