A person with striking practical skill at understanding or using technology.
Reach for it when praising broad technical ease in an informal, friendly voice
The community tech whiz recovered the photos and then showed their owner how to back them up.
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playful
computer wizard
Fits when seemingly effortless digital problem-solving deserves exuberance
Careful Wizard can mystify learnable work and narrows technology toward computers.
everyday
techie
Fits when enthusiasm or identification with technology is enough
Careful A techie may be interested without being exceptionally capable.
warm
go-to troubleshooter
Fits when people rely on someone to solve everyday device problems
Careful Troubleshooting skill does not establish broad technical knowledge.
professional
power user
Fits when advanced command of a particular tool is the evidence
Careful A power user may know one product deeply but lack wider technical ability.
professional
technology expert
Fits when verified depth and authority should be stated plainly
Careful Expert is a stronger credential claim than playful evidence of being a whiz.
formal
digital specialist
Fits when a defined area of professional competence matters
Careful Specialist is narrower and less personable than tech whiz.
resident tech whiz
The resident tech whiz automated the club's weekly reminders.
young tech whiz
A young tech whiz designed the museum's accessible audio guide.
office tech whiz
Our office tech whiz made the shared calendar far easier to use.
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