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Documentation Expertise
Technical Writing Software Tool Skills
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Varun Paramkusham

Technical Writer

Summary

Efficient Technical Writer with 10 years of experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Writer IV

Mitratech India LLP
07.2020 - Current
  • Currently handling User Guides and Release Notes for three different products CMO (Compliance), Integrum, and Continuity.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping abreast of industry standards and updating documentation accordingly.
  • Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Received Rockstar award for contribution towards CMO project documentation

Senior Technical Writer

Agility E Services Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Handled in-house application-related User Manuals, Release Notes, and internal audit documents like Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Validation Plan.
  • Mentored junior technical writers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the team.
  • Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Senior Technical Writer

Polycom Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Handled User Manuals, Release Notes, Encryption References, Open Source Software, and Regulatory Notices documents related to multiple telecommunication products like voice and video-based VOIP phones
  • Used the latest documentation tools like Oxygen XML editor, FrameMaker, and Vasont Content Management System.
  • Communicated with customer representatives for feedback and distribution.
  • Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.

Technical Writer

DRUCARE Pvt. Ltd
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Handled Technical Documents and Web content including blogs.
  • Publicized changelogs via or newsletters highlighting important updates; this kept clients informed and encouraged product usage.

Content Writer

Pratik Ventures Pvt Ltd, MB Corp, Image Broadcasting Pvt Ltd (CVR English news channel)
02.2014 - 12.2017

Education

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

International School of Business And Media
Pune
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Genetics And Chemistry

Aurora's Degree And PG College
Hyderabad, India
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Alphores Junior College
Mancherial, India
04.2006

Skills

  • Proficient in using documentation tools (Oxygen XML Editor, FrameMaker, MS Office, Excel, Visio, SnagIt, Confluence, MindTouch authoring and publishing tool, and Camtasia)
  • Good knowledge of structured documentation, topic-based authoring, DITA and XML
  • Ability to work with software for producing easy-to-understand technical documents such as User Guides, Release Notes, and Administrator Guides
  • Knowledge of agile environment, creation of user stories, sprint planning, software/support documentation and product guides
  • Proficient in writing assignments according to the set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
  • Understand documentation requirements and deliver clear and concise quality documents
  • Possess good knowledge of project tracking tools like JIRA and Azure DevOps, especially tracking tickets that require documentation
  • Good knowledge of the Documentation Development Life Cycle (DDLC) or Technical Writing process, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and documents involved in the Software Industry
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Style Guide, and ability to adhere to company-specific style guides
  • Proficient in writing assignments according to the set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology

    • Certification

    Technical Writing from TechTotal Soft Systems Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad

    Documentation Expertise

    • User Manuals
    • Release Notes
    • Installation Guides
    • Knowledge Base Documents
    • Video-Based Documentation using Camatasia

    Technical Writing Software Tool Skills

    Oxygen XML Editor, FrameMaker, MindTouch, Confluence, MSOffice, Jira, Azure DevOps, Adobe Photoshop (Basics), TechSmith Camtasia, TechSmith Snag IT, MS Visio, Adobe XD, Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, Tortoise SVN

    Areas Of Interest

    • Technical Writing
    • Content Writing
    • Corporate Communication
    • B2B Content

    Accomplishments

    • Promoted from Technical Writer II to Technical Writer III and IV in the current Organization.
    • Prepared an entire user guide for CMO Mobile (iOS and Android) application (Flutter Technology) on par with the conventional application (Old Technology).

    Timeline

    Technical Writer IV

    Mitratech India LLP
    07.2020 - Current

    Senior Technical Writer

    Agility E Services Pvt Ltd
    07.2019 - 06.2020

    Senior Technical Writer

    Polycom Technologies Pvt Ltd
    10.2018 - 07.2019

    Technical Writer

    DRUCARE Pvt. Ltd
    04.2018 - 09.2018

    Content Writer

    Pratik Ventures Pvt Ltd, MB Corp, Image Broadcasting Pvt Ltd (CVR English news channel)
    02.2014 - 12.2017

    Master of Arts - Mass Communication

    International School of Business And Media

    Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Genetics And Chemistry

    Aurora's Degree And PG College

    High School Diploma -

    Alphores Junior College

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