Selvakumar Kanniappan

• Review and edit technical documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and content accuracy.

• Collaborate with technical writers, researchers, and subject matter experts to ensure document accuracy and adherence to company standards.

• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to writers on improving technical content, formatting, and presentation.

• Conduct fact-checking, verification of technical information, and ensure compliance with editorial guidelines and publishing standards.

• Monitor and manage editorial workflow to meet deadlines and maintain quality assurance throughout the document production cycle.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of editorial processes, templates, and style guides for consistent content quality.

• Coordinate with graphic artists or production teams for the inclusion and accuracy of images, tables, and figures.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in content quality and workflow efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.

• Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
• Collaborated across departments and levels of management to gain consensus on procedural documentation.
• Converted documents from one application to another.
• Proofread filenames, titles and submittal details to streamline submittal and avoid rejection.

• Quality Audit based SOP of Periodical Journals, Books, and Illustrations.
• Audit Rapports Generation and Custom Template Audit based Customer Need.
• Spearheaded quality assurance processes for books and journals, ensuring strict adherence to client specifications and international publishing standards.
• Conducted in-depth proofreading and quality checks using standard proofreading symbols across complex content including STM (Scientific, Technical, and Medical) subjects.
• Verified typeset documents for layout consistency, font accuracy, color management, and final output readiness, including print and digital formats.
• Reviewed castoff calculations, specifications, and sample pages for completeness and accuracy before project rollout.
• Collaborated with production, editorial, and typesetting teams to resolve discrepancies and provide feedback for continuous quality improvement.
• Audited printer files for color profile accuracy, embedded fonts, and compliance with output standards; logged and tracked quality issues for process enhancement.
• Played a key role in training and mentoring junior QA staff, creating SOPs and checklists to maintain a uniform quality control workflow.
• Effectively communicated with clients and internal stakeholders to analyze queries, clarify requirements, and ensure timely resolutions.
• Recognized for quick learning, strong attention to detail, and consistently delivering high-quality, error-free files under tight deadlines.

• Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
• Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.

• Wrote, edited and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by the quality assurance team.
• Supported the company in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
• Appointed as main corporate office contact, handling all questions and issues from customers and vendors.
• Debugged Errors and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
• Preparing style specifications for the new STM Books/Journals as per the client requirements using customized workflow by adhering to all processes within the time frame, improving accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids, resulting in process consistency and reduced error disputes.
• Clients Handled: Atlantis Press, Elsevier, John Wiley, Taylor and Francis, Pearson Publisher, Jones & Bartlett, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and PSU Press.

• Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
• Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
• Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
• Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience.
• Hands-on experience in the Typesetting and E-Publishing specializing in Books and Journals.
• Expert in proofreading using standard proofreading symbols, ensuring high accuracy and consistency across academic and technical publications.
• Proficient in job analysis, castoff calculation, sample preparation, and specification creation using pica measurements to meet international publishing standards.
• Skilled in using MathType for complex mathematical typesetting and Adobe Acrobat Professional for pre-press tasks including annotations and advanced PDF editing.
• Managed printer files with color aspects, verified log reports, and ensured all output files met quality and color accuracy standards before final delivery.
• Maintained effective communication with clients and internal teams via basic email correspondence, ensuring clarity on queries and requirements.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by analyzing client/editor queries and providing timely, accurate solutions.
• Known as a quick learner and reliable team member with a consistent record of delivering high-quality output under tight deadlines.