Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Writing Proficiencies and Expertise
Certification
Software
Interests
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Abhishek Sahoo

Senior Analyst Technical Writer
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Technical Writer with a proven track record in Data Governance, Application Technology, Cyber Security, Conversational AI, and Chat & Voice bots Documentation. Adept at integrating ChatGPT to enhance content quality and streamline documentation processes. Seeking to leverage 9+ years of expertise to create impactful content and contribute to a professional work environment.

Professional Approach and Accomplishments:

Proficient in orchestrating project life-cycles through meticulous adherence to the Waterfall methodology. Demonstrates a consistent record of delivering impactful documentation across a diverse portfolio, encompassing projects such as Investran, Data Exchange, Lenel, Micron, Magicjack, Cyber Security, Cyber-Ark, and SailPoint. Adept at cultivating a professional work environment characterized by unwavering integrity, proactive teamwork promotion, and the facilitation of positive communication channels. Exhibits exceptional communication acumen and discerning judgment in effectively conveying intricate technical insights. Possesses an innate ability to harmonize multiple priorities through expert organizational finesse while upholding an unwavering positive outlook. Eagerly poised to embrace additional responsibilities in the pursuit of collective team objectives.

  • Created and delivered a time-sensitive project related to XLConnector (FIS).
  • Achieved SLA parameters and facilitated process improvements (FIS).
  • Successfully restructured the Dashboard page in Confluence for Cyber Security Space (State Street).
  • Leveraged ChatGPT for content enhancement, resulting in improved user-friendly documentation and streamlined content creation.(Own Interest)

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Analyst Techical Writer

ANZ Bank
12.2023 - Current
  • Develop comprehensive documentation including policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to data governance.
  • Created user guides, manuals, and training materials to educate stakeholders on data governance principles and best practices.
  • Collaborate with data governance stakeholders to understand policy requirements and translate them into clear and concise documentation.
  • Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data governance.
  • Develop documentation outlining data quality standards and metrics, including definitions and measurement methodologies.
  • Work with data stewards and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and completeness of data quality documentation.
  • Regularly review and update documentation to reflect changes in data governance policies, processes, and technologies.
  • Solicit feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and enhance the usability and effectiveness of documentation.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Create documentation defining data classification schemes and categories based on sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements.

Senior Manager Technical Writer

State Street Corporation
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led creation of precise style guides and journals for Cyber Security projects, ensuring clear and consistent documentation.
  • Established SOPs and efficient processes, elevating documentation quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Managed internal and project documentation, ensuring accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Oversaw Cyber Security Confluence Space, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborated with experts and cross-functional teams for accurate and user-friendly documentation.
  • Adapted to agile methodologies, aligning documentation with fast-paced project cycles.
  • Translated complex Cyber Security concepts into accessible content.
  • Addressed challenges using analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.

Associate Manager - Technical Writer/Documentation

Sutherland
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Being in the new field of AI chatbots documentation as an individual contributor I worked in several directions creating user manuals, chatbots guides, bot architecture guides using Confluence.
  • Created test cases, templates and user documentation specially for conversational AI platform for clients such as Lenel, Micron, Agent Success and Magicjack.
  • Created documentation in GitHub wiki that describes the Agent Success connected apps installation.
  • Coordinating resources from stakeholders and mapped out project deliverables. I am responsible for documenting all the standards and formatting guidelines for the project.
  • Ensuring that the UA deliverables are of high quality, adhere to standards and guidelines, and are written in appropriate style and tone for product and audience according to target group and target market.
  • Review and test technical documentation to improve end-user product knowledge and self-sufficiency.
  • Understand the solution API and how it’s used by developers, to plan and deliver samples that can be used by developers to better understand the API documentation.

Senior Technical Writer

FIS
09.2017 - 10.2021
  • Documented products used in financial sector such as applications used in private equity market and insurance, products used by public sector such as applications for emergency response service and accounting.
  • Worked on User Guide, Administrator’s guide, Architecture guide, Implementation guide, Upgrade guide, API guide, SDK guide, Release Notes for major, maintenance, and patch releases, System Requirements, Troubleshooting guide, FAQ’s, How-To’s, and other technical guides.
  • Interact with PO’s and stakeholders to gather information and feedback. Negotiated with stakeholders on deliverable and deadlines. Gather usability feedback from customers, designers, and product owners.
  • Spearheaded multiple projects that were beneficial for the whole documentation team and implemented process improvements.
  • Creates clear and concise documentation for projects based on client/BU requirements.
  • Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users.
  • Carefully documented technical workflows in private wiki for education of newly hired employees.

Application Support Analyst

FIS
03.2014 - 10.2017
  • Provided global support, investigated and troubleshooted issues.
  • Managed incident and change management processes, documented escalation matrix.

Technical Analyst

Allied Worldwide Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for handling calls escalated from desk side support engineers (L2 calls) and resolving same as per SLA metrics.
  • Provided Back end support for client named Magazine Cloner.
  • Provided incident management and solutions for clients, configured DHCP and DNS servers.
  • Managed IT tickets and provided backend support.

Associate Engineer

Infosys Ltd
06.2011 - 12.2012
  • Logged tickets for customer on OneView tool for resolving customer generated query.
  • Trouble Shooting solutions for BT Optic Fiber.
  • Help Desk Management.

Education

M.C.A - Computer And Information Sciences

Utkal University
Utkal University DDCE
08.2007 - 09.2010

B.Sc - Science, Technology, And Society

Utkal University
Christ College
08.2004 - 10.2007

C.H.S.E -

XIIth Board, Christ College
Cuttack, Orissa
09.2001 - 09.2003

High School Diploma -

I.C.S.E Xth Delhi Board, Stewart School
Cuttack
07.1990 - 08.2001

Skills

    Team Player

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Technical Writing Proficiencies and Expertise

  • Proficient in technical writing and editing styles.
  • Expertise in documenting application technology, cyber security, conversational AI and Data Governance.
  • Skilled in creating user manuals, guides, and documentation for diverse sectors.
  • Proficient in using modern tools and platforms for efficient content creation.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities and team goals.
  • Experienced in working with ChatGPT for content generation and idea brainstorming.
  • Conversant with ChatGPT for content enhancement and user-friendly language.
  • Proficient in integrating AI-powered tools for improved documentation workflows.
  • Utilize Confluence's built-in formatting options to create visually appealing and easy-to-navigate documentation.

Certification

ITIL V3 Foundation Certified

Software

Microsoft Office

Madcap Flare

SnagIt

ChatGPT

GitHub

Confluence

JIRA

SailPoint

Interests

Cooking

Timeline

Senior Analyst Techical Writer

ANZ Bank
12.2023 - Current

Senior Manager Technical Writer

State Street Corporation
10.2022 - 11.2023

Associate Manager - Technical Writer/Documentation

Sutherland
11.2021 - 09.2022

XML

03-2021

Qualys Certified

10-2019

ITIL V3 Foundation Certified

11-2018

Senior Technical Writer

FIS
09.2017 - 10.2021

Application Support Analyst

FIS
03.2014 - 10.2017

Technical Analyst

Allied Worldwide Ltd
12.2012 - 02.2014

Associate Engineer

Infosys Ltd
06.2011 - 12.2012

M.C.A - Computer And Information Sciences

Utkal University
08.2007 - 09.2010

B.Sc - Science, Technology, And Society

Utkal University
08.2004 - 10.2007

C.H.S.E -

XIIth Board, Christ College
09.2001 - 09.2003

High School Diploma -

I.C.S.E Xth Delhi Board, Stewart School
07.1990 - 08.2001
Abhishek SahooSenior Analyst Technical Writer