Evan Ramzipoor is a content strategist at ServiceNow and published author with over a decade of experience. Their debut novel, The Ventriloquists, was published by HarperCollins and optioned for television. At ServiceNow, they write about enterprise AI, IT transformation, and cybersecurity for the Workflow publication.
Their writing sits at the intersection of technology and narrative, making technical subjects accessible without sacrificing depth.
What They Do
Evan specialises in turning dense, technical material into content that informs and persuades. Their work spans:
- Content Strategy -- Developing frameworks for content that builds authority and drives engagement across channels
- Enterprise Technology Writing -- Covering AI, IT transformation, cybersecurity, and digital value chains for enterprise audiences
- Creative Writing -- Published novelist and teaching artist in speculative fiction
- Content Marketing -- Creating content that serves both editorial and commercial goals
Background
Evan holds a Bachelor's in Political Science from UC Berkeley. That combination of analytical training and narrative craft defines their approach to content: rigorous research paired with clear, compelling prose.
Beyond enterprise content, Evan is the author of The Ventriloquists (HarperCollins), a novel that was optioned for television. They are also a teaching artist in speculative fiction at Hugo House, and have previously taught at UC Berkeley and The Loft Literary Center.
Their career spans both enterprise technology content and literary publishing, building deep expertise in:
- AI and Emerging Technologies -- Covering how artificial intelligence, automation, and new tools reshape business operations
- IT Transformation -- Writing about how organisations modernise their technology infrastructure
- Cybersecurity -- Explaining threat landscapes and security strategies for non-technical audiences
- Digital Value Chains -- Exploring how technology creates and captures value across industries
Awards and Recognition
Evan's work has been recognised with multiple awards and nominations:
- 2024 Pushcart Prize Nomination
- 2024 Vonnegut Award Runner-Up
- 2023 Renee Margulies Foundation Scholarship
- 2023 Himan Brown Award for Best Story
- 2022 Irwin Lainoff Scholarship
- 2020 One Book San Diego Runner-Up
- 2019 Glimmer Train Best Short Story Runner-Up
Philosophy
Evan believes the best content starts with genuine expertise and communicates it without jargon. Their approach is rooted in a simple principle: clarity is a form of respect for the reader.
"The goal isn't to sound smart. It's to make the reader smarter. If they have to re-read a sentence, you've failed."
They advocate for:
- Substance Over Hype -- Content should inform, not just generate clicks
- Audience-First Writing -- Understanding what readers need to know, not just what the brand wants to say
- Research-Driven Authority -- Every claim backed by credible sources and real data
Writing and Expertise
Evan's work for ServiceNow's Workflow publication and other enterprise platforms has established them as a trusted voice in technology content. Their writing consistently makes complex topics accessible to decision-makers without oversimplifying the underlying concepts.
Their published fiction has appeared in Slate, North American Review, and Fractured Lit, among others.
Their areas of expertise include content strategy, artificial intelligence, information technology, computer security, content marketing, and creative writing.
You can connect with Evan on LinkedIn, visit their website at erramzipoor.com, or find their work on ServiceNow Workflow and Muck Rack.