Kalaiarasi R
Ambattur, Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Experienced Technical Writer with 7 years of hands-on experience in creating comprehensive documentation for both Hardware systems and Software applications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer-Senior Technical Writer
HCL Technologies
11.2021 - Current
- Working as a Lead Engineer-Technical Writer
- Both Hardware and Software Documentation
- Authoring printer specific documents such as System Administrator Guide, User Manuals, Addendum, Mini Guides, Safety Regulatory Guides, and Software related documents like Release Notes, Installation manuals, Process Manuals.
- Tools used are CCMS, Madcap Flare, DITA, XML, Arbortext, Frame Maker, Oxygen, Windchill, Congree, MS Office
- In addition, working for a unique project called How-to-Videos (Step by step instructional document to create and produce videos about the products)
Technical Writer
Sysarc Infomatics Services
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked for various banking projects
- Software Documentation
- Receiving inputs from BA’s
- Prepared documents for software products
- Tools used are MS Office Word (Template), Power point, Notepad
- Prepared Approach document, Workflow documents, flow charts and SRS documents for various bank applications
Technical Writer
GGS Information Services
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzing inputs such as BOM list, VSSR sheet, Drawing request sheet in reference to base manual
- Hardware Documentation
- Drafting manuals as per requirements after analyzing inputs
- Consult with SME’s and Onsite team to resolve technical queries
- Composed specifications and implementation plans for product enhancements
- Formulated procedural documents for internal maintenance processes
- Prepared manuals with the help of Frame maker (Structured and Unstructured) and Adobe DC, Adobe illustrator tools
- Prepared operational manuals for products with the help of Adobe Indesign and Adobe DC, MS Office tools
- Formatting XML files and DITAMAPS for HTML conversion
Technical Author
Iterative Knowledge Solution
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Undergone Internship for 6 months
- Analyzing inputs given by the clients and preparing manuals using Adobe Indesign, MS Office tools
- Drafting user installation guides and operational manuals for mechanical machines
- Preparing electrical and mechanical components specifications sheets
Education
B.E - Electronics and Instrumentation
Sri Sairam Engineering College
Chennai04.2018
Higher Secondary - undefined
Children’s Garden Higher Secondary School
Chennai03.2014
SSLC - undefined
Lady Willington Higher Secondary School
Chennai03.2012
Skills
- Type writing: Tamil and English certified
- Tools: CCMS, Adobe InDesign, Madcap Flare, DITA, XML, Oxygen, Frame Maker (Structured and Unstructured), Adobe, Arbortext Editor, Congree, Windchill, Snagit, MS Office
WORKSHOPS / IMPLANT TRAINING / INDUSTRIAL VISIT
- Underwent 3 days implant training at Excel Automation Solutions, Chennai.
- Attended one day workshop on “Internet of Things” held at Chennai.
- Attended one day workshop on “Autotronics” held at CEG, Anna University.
- Went on an industrial visit VI Microsystems (core company), Chennai.
- Went on an industrial visit to Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Neyveli.
- Went on an industrial visit to Thermal Station, ennor.
- Took part in the “Autonomous Robot Workshop”, Chennai.
- Attended “Instrumentation Design Engineering workshop.
STRENGTHS
- Making engineering projects and miniature models.
- Team worker and Initiator
- Core Writing Skill
- Adaptability
Timeline
Lead Engineer-Senior Technical Writer
HCL Technologies
11.2021 - Current
Technical Writer
Sysarc Infomatics Services
07.2020 - 11.2021
Technical Writer
GGS Information Services
02.2019 - 04.2020
Technical Author
Iterative Knowledge Solution
11.2018 - 02.2019
Higher Secondary - undefined
Children’s Garden Higher Secondary School
SSLC - undefined
Lady Willington Higher Secondary School
B.E - Electronics and Instrumentation
Sri Sairam Engineering College