Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D. on Muck Rack

Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

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(Tech Writer)
  • Freelance Tech Writer and Strategist, Freelance
Coimbatore, India, Southern Asia
Covers:  Electric Vehicle Engineering | Power Electronics | Renewable Energy
Freelance Tech Writer + SME for B2B Electronics Brands (US, UK, China) | Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. When I was 17 years old, I had undergone a course on typewriting.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To me, a journalist is one who can educate a prospective audience with quality information. It allows a journalist to build trust.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I would like to hear about energy, electronics, electrical engineering, electric vehicles, power electronics.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I use Google Doc to deliver my articles to clients. Grammarly is another good tool to check for spelling errors and mistakes.

Why did you become a journalist?

I didn't realize that I was heading to become a journalist untill I realized that clients came to me for my expertise and skills from PhD.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Renewable energy and power electronics are my favourites.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Journalism takes time especially with developing writing skills and research skills. Stay patient and work in silence.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

I read publications from IEEE and Elsevier that focuses on renewable energy and power electronics.

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