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Rajat Mathur

Rajat Mathur

Technical Writer/API Documentation Specialist/UX Content Designer
Noida

Summary

Award-winning Technical Writer with 7+ years of experience in EDA, semiconductors, and SaaS domains, specializing in end-to-end product documentation, Python API references, and release notes. Skilled in collaborating with R&D, product, and engineering teams to transform complex technical concepts into clear, user-focused content. Proficient in DITA/XML authoring, content automation, and Agile environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Technical Writer

Ansys Software
09.2022 - Current
  • Own end-to-end documentation for RedHawk-SC Electrothermal and PathFinder-SC products, covering user guides, reference manuals, Python APIs, FAQs, and release notes.
  • Automated documentation builds using Python scripts, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing consistency across releases.
  • Published documentation to both HTML (Ansys Help) and PDF (Ansys Learning Hub) formats.
  • Conduct feature validations with engineering teams and contribute to early-stage UX feedback for new features.
  • Created and maintained knowledge base articles using Salesforce Knowledge to support internal and external users.
  • Led initiatives to streamline documentation workflows through Git-based version control, improving collaboration across product and writing teams.
  • Key Achievement: Delivered high-impact documentation updates for flagship product releases, directly contributing to customer onboarding success and reduced support dependency.

Technical Communication Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led documentation for Perspec System Verifier and Verisium platforms, including user guides, reference manuals, and adoption kits.
  • Authored high-quality release notes, What's New content, and updated in-code documentation using Perforce.
  • Validated new product features and collaborated closely with R&D, PMs, and application engineers to ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Conducted quality reviews for error and warning messages, contributing to better user guidance.
  • Delivered internal training sessions on documentation processes and tools.
  • Key Achievement: Received multiple internal awards for delivering critical product documentation under tight timelines and improving documentation quality and accessibility.

Technical Writer

SirionLabs
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Created and maintained product documentation kits, including API docs (JSON/XML), help manuals, FAQs, and UX content.
  • Published documentation to SharePoint and created onboarding walk-throughs using WalkMe.
  • Produced product demo videos using Adobe Captivate.
  • Partnered with engineering, UX, and support teams to deliver content for advanced analytics, financial management, AI/ML modules.
  • Integrated user feedback via analytics (Heap) and improved content quality and relevance.
  • Key Achievement: Drove user adoption through intuitive UX documentation and smart onboarding tools.

Junior Technical Author

P3 Group
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Developed technical help manuals and documentation for automotive and aerospace systems.
  • Used SEE XP and Tech Illustrator for wiring diagrams and component illustrations.
  • Managed SAP-based documentation publishing and maintained multiple concurrent documentation projects.
  • Created clear visual aids and walkthroughs to enhance user understanding.
  • Key Achievement: Streamlined technical documentation process across multiple platforms, improving turnaround time and consistency.

Education

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

Rajasthan Technical University
Jaipur
08.2013 - 06.2017

Core Competencies

  • Authoring Tools: Oxygen XML, Adobe FrameMaker, Confluence Wiki, RoboHelp
  • Version Control and Collaboration Tools: Perforce, Github, Swarm, BitBucket
  • Content Management Tools: Microsoft Share Point, Salesforce
  • Digital Adoption Tools: WalkMe
  • Programming Language: Python, SQL, JavaScript, Verilog
  • UML Tools: Lucid, App Diagrams, Gliffy
  • Other Softwares: Jira, MS Azure, MS Word, VS code, Snagit, Adobe Captivate, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Timeline

Senior Technical Writer

Ansys Software
09.2022 - Current

Technical Communication Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems
04.2021 - 09.2022

Technical Writer

SirionLabs
10.2019 - 04.2021

Junior Technical Author

P3 Group
06.2017 - 09.2019

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

Rajasthan Technical University
08.2013 - 06.2017

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