Senior Ghostwriter & Content Strategist

Where deep expertise meets compelling storytelling

30+ years writing for the security technology and professional AV industries — bylined articles, thought leadership, case studies, and marketing content for companies and publications that demand real industry depth.

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What I Write

From immersive case studies to executive bylines to deep technical features — across security technology, professional AV, and beyond.

Installation Case Studies

Stories that show your solution working in the real world

I interview stakeholders, extract the insight, and build a narrative that's genuinely useful to your prospects — not a press release dressed up as a story.

Thought Leadership Articles

Executive voice articles that earn attention in the trade press

I work directly with executives and subject matter experts to draw out their genuine insights, expertise, and passion for the topic — then craft the piece that captures their voice and delivers something truly valuable to their readers.

Technology Features

Technical depth that doesn't lose the non-technical reader

25+ years in complex technology industries means I can go deep on VSaaS, AI/ML analytics, networked audio, and AV integration — without writing past your audience.

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12 Rules for Case Studies That Actually Work

A field guide from 500+ case studies — for marketing and communications professionals who want case studies that move the sales needle.

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The writer who knows your industry

Long before I became a writer, I was a working musician and MIDI systems specialist selling and teaching digital instruments and connectivity in the early days of networked audio. That understanding of analog and digital signal networks led directly to my first writing role at Pelco, one of the industry's leading video security companies. I've been writing at the intersection of technology and craft ever since.

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30+
Years of experienceSenior ghostwriter and content strategist
25+
Years in security techCase studies, trade press, thought leadership
Still on stageActive performing bassist in Portland, OR — and a veteran of large-scale live event production featuring prominent national performers
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Cover Story

Can AI Technology Really Stop School Violence Before It Happens?

The July/August 2026 cover story for Security Executive — AI-powered threat detection in K-12 schools.

Security Executive

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Case Study

The University of Arizona May Be Setting a New Industry Trend in Campus Security

How one major university is reshaping campus security strategy — and setting a model for institutions nationwide.

Security InfoWatch

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Technology Feature

Outdoor Technology Installations on the Rise in 2025

CE Pro's 2026 Outdoor Technology Deep Dive — survey data and integrator insights on backyard AV, networking, and security.

CE Pro

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Ready to work with a writer who knows the room?

Howard Carder II

howardlcarder@gmail.com

503-961-5722

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