Mikala King began her technical writing career at Aerobotix in 2018 as a part-time employee while studying her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Upon graduation, we offered her a full-time role as our solo technical writer. She accepted, and we’re certainly glad she did. Whether she knows it or not, she’s essential to the company. Not because she orders the Nespresso pods that keep our team of engineers and technicians wired and awake throughout the day, but because of her non-verbal communication role, which is critical to the success of our turnkey robotic systems and the many robot operators who run them.

It takes a patient mind to do what she does, and a very detail-oriented one at that. She has a direct, analytical way of telling you things and is an exceptional writer/editor—and it translates directly to her work. So, it comes as no surprise to see her being asked to join the Business and Technical Writing Advisory Board. We couldn’t be prouder.

Mikala’s no stranger to volunteering and serving at UAH. She’s participated in panel discussions and speaking opportunities when her former professors have asked her to, which is another reason the Director of Business & Technical Writing personally invited her to serve on the 2026 board. The board comprises 14 members—10 volunteers and four technical writing faculty members. It’s a year-long commitment, and one she looks forward to participating in.

“I accepted the invitation because I enjoy being able to give back to my alma mater,” Mikala mentioned. “I was excited for the opportunity to help the curriculum evolve to keep up in an ever-changing world.”

Mikala’s commitment to growth is part of what makes her so effective. She’s pursued coding bootcamps to better understand the technical side of the products she documents, attended national conferences like Write the Docs to stay current on industry trends, and continuously looks for ways to expand her craft beyond the classroom. That curiosity and drive is exactly what UAH students need to see modeled.

She hopes her involvement on the board will spark that same enthusiasm in the next generation of technical writers — showing them that a career in this field is dynamic, essential, and always evolving.

Congratulations, Mikala. UAH is lucky to have you, and so are we.