Oxygen XML Author, Arbortext Editor, MS Office, Madcap Flare, Confluence, Adobe Robohelp, Adobe FrameMaker 2020, SocialChorus, Visual Studio Code (Markdown), and GitHub
Vinod Reddy A
Technical Writer
Bengaluru
Summary
Over the past seven years, I have developed comprehensive user documentation for various technologies, collaborated with cross-functional teams, participated in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, edited and proofread technical content, created diverse technical documents, and managed documentation projects, all while adhering to style guides and other doc-processes followed by the group.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Documentation Specialist
Siemens Technologies and Services
10.2022 - Current
- Develop User manual for software applications built for computer networking technologies, such as network topology, DNS, routers, BGP routing protocol, firewalls and firewall rules.
- Collaborate with SMEs, Product Managers, Developers and other stakeholders to understand technical information and product specifications.
- Analyze and experience software application hands-on, and create, edit and review UI texts and User manual using SIPS+ (Siemens Industry Publishing System), and Visual Studio Code (markdown) which is based on DITA structure.
- Edit Images using Snagit Editor and Adobe Illustrator.
- Publish documents in PDF, Online Help and HTML formats.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- Take part in daily scrum, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meetings.
- Manage documentation projects, and take responsibility for the quality of documentation.
- Track all the documentation using process management tool such as Azure Devops.
Senior Technical Writer
Applied Materials Pvt.Ltd
5 2021 - 10.2022
- Develop Documentation for Semiconductor Manufacturing Software and Hardware products.
- Create, edit and review Release notes, Installation Guides, User manual and Procedure documents using Oxygen XML Author, FrameMaker, and MS word.
- Track all documentation using process management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Work for Projects dedicated to Applied Materials PDC Israel BU, eventually gain more exposure in terms of product knowledge, and communication with Stakeholders.
- Develop Style Guide for Applied Materials and publish newsletters using SocialChorus to bring awareness on different topics covered in the Style Guide.
Associate Technical Writer
Umlaut Pvt.Ltd
1 2017 - 7 2020
- Develop documentation for enterprise hardware and software products.
- Analyze Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), user stories, and update effective changes in documents.
- Coordinate documentation for the Umlaut clients, working with systems and software engineers to create, edit, and update, user manuals, installation guide, release notes, administrator guide, policy documents, and presentations.
- Take notes, document procedures, and analyze technical manuals at vendor meetings, unit briefings, and office events.
- Work with clients from different countries (Germany, France, and Spain) and helped in maintaining a good relationship of the company with clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India 01.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
Technical Writing Expertise
Style Guide Creation
Software Documentation
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Certification
SIEMENS ADVANTA Certification of Appreciation, 05/2024
Accomplishments
- Deputed on-site, on a project to Hamburg (Germany) within 2 years of work experience.
- Successfully handled a new project as a lead resource for 2 years - involved in analysis, creation of schema (XML format), creation of style sheet and publishing document in different formats.
- Successfully worked as a proofreader for 2 years on multiple projects.
- Received two certificates of appreciation from Siemens for exceptional performance, consistently delivering high-quality documents that met or exceeded company standards.
Development methodologies
Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall.
Software
Adobe Illustrator, and Captivate
Snagit Editor
Timeline
Senior Documentation Specialist
Siemens Technologies and Services
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
01.2012 - 04.2016
Senior Technical Writer
Applied Materials Pvt.Ltd
5 2021 - 10.2022
Associate Technical Writer
Umlaut Pvt.Ltd
1 2017 - 7 2020