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Manoj Kumar

Senior Technical Writer
Hyderabad

Summary

Innovative Technical Writer with 14 plus years of experience writing about IT Infra, Automation, Insurance, Service Management, SAP-Lifecycle Documentation, MM, OTT, and HCMS. Detail-oriented editor with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. Knowledge of modern writing and editing styles. Creator and implementor of varieties of documentation for companies in different domains.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Technical Writer

TeamLease Digital (Deployed at Novartis India Pvt. Ltd.)
Hyderabad
2020.02 - Current
  • Ensuring contents correctness on the Intranet and all other communication vehicles (collaterals, digital channels, presentations, etc.).
  • Working on SharePoint, Confluence Wiki, company specific styles and templates.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain technical content leveraging multiple forms such as web, intranet articles, how to guides, training materials, UI text, and videos.
  • Working in Agile development environment and efficiently handling Novartis IT Infrastructure documentation.
  • Managing contents, portals & its design with the help of team for IT infrastructure.
  • Providing training to fellow writers and new recruits to make them at par to Novartis standards.

Achievements:

  • Helped in automating documentation using Bizagi, PROTON, and MS Word.
  • Created PAGE (Privilege Access Governance Enhancements), AWS, GCP, Github and Ansible user documentation from scratch.
  • Created many process documentations for training purposes and streamlined some of the existing documentation processes.

Technical Writing Team Lead (Specialist)

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, Bangalore
2014.11 - 2019.12
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Worked on DITA - Oxygen, Confluence Wiki, cloud and on-premise releases, Information Mapping techniques.
  • Worked on style guides such as SAP/Accenture/Microsoft style guide.
  • Worked in Agile development environment and efficiently handling multiple projects.
  • Worked on storyboard for SAP feature video and enhancing mock-up ups.
  • Worked with global and local team with no supervision.
  • Used interviewing skills to gather information from cross-functional teams for products.
  • Analyzed metrics, reviewing customer feedback, and continuously improving contents.
  • Managed team of writers along with their performance and progress.

Achievements

  • Implemented Confluence Wiki along with different plug-ins as standalone version and transferred all existing documents as per standard.
  • Implemented scenarios and reduced legacy contents by ten percent.
  • Implemented Google Analytics to track customer behavior and reduce redundant contents.

Information Services Engineer

CA Technologies (Now Broadcom)
Hyderabad
2011.10 - 2014.05
  • Worked on structured authoring tool (Author-it), Confluence Wiki, Information Mapping techniques, and style guides such as CA style guide.
  • Worked with global and remote teams with little or no supervision.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used interviewing skills to gather information from cross-functional teams for enterprise products.
  • Implemented scenarios and reduced legacy contents by 27 percent.
  • Built good relationship and won the confidence of US team.

Technical Writer

First American (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
2008.09 - 2011.10
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Presented new technology and drafted white papers and other technical documents to complete packages.
  • Carefully documented technical workflows in private wiki for education of newly hired employees.
  • Created many Wire Frames for helping the technology team to clearly understand the client's requirement.

Documentation Analyst

Affiliated Computer Services of (I) Pvt. Ltd. (Now Xerox Inc)
Bengaluru
2005.11 - 2008.09
  • Created guides and user help from scratch for Peoplesoft HCMS.
  • Completed documents for half-yearly releases of the assigned product.
  • Learned PeopleSoft functionality in stipulated time to create better documentation.
  • Produced on-time communications in support of new product submissions for regulatory agencies.
  • Updated end-user documentation to support system changes.

Technical Content Writer

Acidaes Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Noida
2005.05 - 2005.11
  • Created different guides, Online Help, FAQs, and web content for CRMnext.
  • Implemented annual release of the product.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Proofing and Editing Executive

Intellevate (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
2004.10 - 2005.05
  • Proof read and edited many Patent applications.
  • Searched for patentability in different Patent Databases.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Research Analyst

RNCOS
New Delhi
2003.10 - 2004.09
  • Searched Internet and rewritten contents.
  • Prepared different reports.
  • Analyzed statistical data using both modern and traditional methods.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.

Education

Associate-ship in Information Science - Informatio Science, Technical Writing, Patent Info

NISCAIR (formerly INSDOC)
New Delhi
2002.06 - 2004.08

B.E. (Industrial Engineering & Management) - Industrial Engineering & Management

R.V.C.E
Bengaluru
1993.07 - 1997.08

Skills

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Timeline

Senior Technical Writer

TeamLease Digital (Deployed at Novartis India Pvt. Ltd.)
2020.02 - Current

Technical Writing Team Lead (Specialist)

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2014.11 - 2019.12

Information Services Engineer

CA Technologies (Now Broadcom)
2011.10 - 2014.05

Technical Writer

First American (I) Pvt. Ltd.
2008.09 - 2011.10

Documentation Analyst

Affiliated Computer Services of (I) Pvt. Ltd. (Now Xerox Inc)
2005.11 - 2008.09

Technical Content Writer

Acidaes Solutions Pvt. Ltd
2005.05 - 2005.11

Proofing and Editing Executive

Intellevate (I) Pvt. Ltd.
2004.10 - 2005.05

Research Analyst

RNCOS
2003.10 - 2004.09

Associate-ship in Information Science - Informatio Science, Technical Writing, Patent Info

NISCAIR (formerly INSDOC)
2002.06 - 2004.08

B.E. (Industrial Engineering & Management) - Industrial Engineering & Management

R.V.C.E
1993.07 - 1997.08
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