Tim Hetland

Tim Hetland, PhD, has a diverse background in academia and technology, having served as an instructor at Washington State University and North Seattle Community College, specializing in academic writing, technical writing, and film studies. Key leadership roles include co-founding Orto, where smart display technology was developed, and Showqase, which focused on connecting people through a mobile movie app. As a Staff UX Writing and Content Design Manager at Google Cloud, Tim Hetland utilized extensive experience in content strategy and user experience. Additional roles include managing sales at Maintenance Man Unlimited and overseeing marketing and content strategy at Black Pixel. Educational achievements include a Doctor of Philosophy in English from Washington State University.