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Komala Kumari

Technical Writer
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced in Product Documentation and Technical Writing Well-versed in analyzing client requirements. Familiarity with version control systems and Knowledgeable of agile and rapid iteration releases Write and update existing or new product documentation Work with development, QA, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy in the documentation Perform manual testing, write test cases, and use cases. Experienced in using CMS. Proof-reading, editing user interface and online help texts for usability and readability. Experienced in working in Agile environment. Specialized in Proofreading, Editing and Content Writing. Knowledgeable as an Editor/Proof-reader/ Writer for Journals, Medicine related books, Reference Manuals, User Manuals, Quick Start Guides, and Product Brief.

Worked as a Coordinator/Editor/Proofer for Major clients (Oxford University Press (UK), Kluwer Academic Press (US), Cambridge University Press (UK), and Institute of Physics Publishing (UK)) including Final Quality Checks, Conference calls, E-mail communications.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Proposal Writer & Product Documentation Specialist

Recreation Dynamics Software Solutions Private Limited
Bengaluru
11.2019 - Current
  • Work with the cross-border proposal team to prepare and review RFPs to ensure firm addressed requirements for US State Govt Recreation Systems
  • Create, develop, design, and distribute draft response documents, and responsible for all edits, formatting, and coordinating delivery of proposals
  • Create templates based on the Client requirement
  • Develop proposal schedules and ensure that simultaneous proposals all stayed on track
  • Provide layout and production of proposal covers, cover letters, technical, and budget sections
  • Co-authored the company's first official technical publication style guide to maintain a consistent, reliable document lifecycle
  • Create various product release documentation after each version
  • Create training manuals and user guides
  • Work with team for creating SOPs
  • Create templates for various internal documents
  • Prepare and Narrate training videos for clients and internal team
  • Produce training videos on product modules and new features


Incharge – Talent Acquisition & Management

Almoayed Chambers
Manama
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Standardized policies and procedures
  • Overseeing of projects and all secretarial duties
  • Management of Employee records, visas, contract management, facility management
  • Conduct interviews and prepare assessment reports
  • Prepare HR and forms reports to the Management
  • Prepare Company Handbook and update policies time to time
  • Manage Tamkeen benefit program


Corporate Communications Coordinator & Executive Assistant to Chairman

MSCEB
Manama
01.2011 - 06.2017
  • Develop and collect materials for Newsletters and provide company data for various exhibition participations
  • Coordinate & proof-read corporate website
  • Standardized policies and procedures within the Organisation
  • Review incoming mail for technical staff and determine course of action
  • Coordinate projects for assigned technical staff or individual which may include preparing reports, editing, formatting and proofreading materials
  • Transcribe dictation to final copy and finalizing draft documents
  • Assist with the preparation of memoranda, talking points, meeting reports, and other documents as requested by the Project Managers or Senior technical staff
  • Assist with the coordination of Client meetings, events and initiatives


Secretary to Managing Director

Ramboll
Doha
04.2010 - 09.2010

· Calendar management of Top Management and schedule appointments, travel plans and itineraries.

· Prepare meeting agendas with the correct templates and distribute minutes.

· Prepare Project reports, forecast summary, Project Status report, and assist in making power-point presentations for management meetings, board meetings etc.

· Preparation of Memos on behalf of management.

· Follow-up for reports, invoices and acknowledgements.

· Planning and referent in Management Meetings. Creating MOM for various meetings and filing.

·Facilitate news on the intranet and provide inputs to update publications.


Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Zilog India Electronics Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Work with product managers, product marketing, and engineers to produce standardized documentation, including: User Guides, Technical Notes, In platform documentation (tooltips, welcome instructions, etc.)
  • Updating user manuals, product specifications, product briefs, product errata, and quick start guides to match the product update
  • Web Materials documentation and review
  • Implementing feedback process for consistent documentation
  • Benchmarked ZiLOG’s documents with competitor documents
  • Creating and updating existing templates and check list for the writers


Senior Project Leader

NEWGEN IMAGING SYSTEMS PVT LTD
BANGALORE
01.2000 - 02.2006
  • Project management of various clients from UK and US
  • Copy editing, Quality proofing, Coding, Pagination, Proofreading, all pre-press related work
  • Work with graphic designers and helping with layout design and artworks
  • Responsible for final quality check of all outgoing articles
  • Training and mentoring new joiners
  • Worked as a responsible coordinator for major clients (Oxford University Press (UK), Kluwer Academic Press (US), Cambridge University Press (UK), Elsevier (US), Blackwell (US) Institute of Physics Publishing (UK)) for Final Quality Checks, Conference calls, E-mail communications


Education

Masters - Analytical Chemistry

St Joseph Post Graduate College

Software

MS Office

Visio

SnagIT

Adobe Framemaker

Adobe Photoshop (basics)

Timeline

Proposal Writer & Product Documentation Specialist

Recreation Dynamics Software Solutions Private Limited
11.2019 - Current

Incharge – Talent Acquisition & Management

Almoayed Chambers
06.2017 - 11.2018

Corporate Communications Coordinator & Executive Assistant to Chairman

MSCEB
01.2011 - 06.2017

Secretary to Managing Director

Ramboll
04.2010 - 09.2010

Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Zilog India Electronics Pvt Ltd
02.2006 - 02.2007

Senior Project Leader

NEWGEN IMAGING SYSTEMS PVT LTD
01.2000 - 02.2006

Masters - Analytical Chemistry

St Joseph Post Graduate College
Komala KumariTechnical Writer