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Aruna Selvaraj

@arunaselvaraj

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Meticulous Senior Technical Writer with 15 years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values collaboration, quality documentation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Technical Writer with over 15 years of experience in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation across various domains, including Healthcare, BFSI, Engineering, and Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing. My expertise lies in authoring user manuals, release notes, quick start guides, installation guides, training materials, and API documentation that adhere to industry standards and enhance user experience.

At HCL Technologies, I lead the documentation efforts for Salesforce product releases, collaborating closely with sprint teams to ensure timely and accurate documentation. My commitment to quality and cross-functional collaboration has been recognized throughout my career. I have developed critical functionality documentation and knowledge base articles that facilitate seamless transitions and minimize defects in production environments. I am passionate about mentoring junior developers and implementing best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technical Lead

Current

HCL Technologies

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

As a Technical Lead, authored and distributed release notes for each sprint release in Salesforce, collaborated with sprint teams for documentation, and developed Knowledge Base articles on key functionalities. Responsible for UAT testing and maintaining defect counts, while also creating onboarding materials for new hires.

Salesforce Confluence UAT Knowledge Base Technical Documentation Agile Methodologies Cross Functional Collaboration API Documentation

Senior Technical Writer

Tactive Software Systems

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Worked as a Senior Technical Writer, focusing on creating user manuals, installation guides, and API documentation. Collaborated with development teams to ensure accurate and user-friendly documentation.

Technical Writing API Documentation Collaboration Documentation Software Documentation Microsoft Office Suite

Consultant

ASPIRE Systems

Sep 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Provided consultancy services as a Technical Writer, focusing on creating and reviewing technical documentation for various software products, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.

Technical Documentation Compliance Software Documentation API Documentation Collaboration Agile Methodologies Microsoft Office Suite

Consultant

INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LTD

Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Served as a Consultant Technical Writer, responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation for software applications, ensuring user-friendly content and adherence to documentation standards.

Technical Writing Documentation API Documentation Software Documentation Collaboration Agile Methodologies Microsoft Office Suite

Senior Design Engineer

ASSYstem India

Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Worked as a Senior Design Engineer, focusing on the design and development of engineering solutions, while also contributing to technical documentation and user manuals.

Engineering design Technical Documentation Collaboration Software Development Project Management Technical Writing Problem Solving Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Writer

ggs information system

Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 (8 months)

As a Technical Writer, responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation, including user manuals and online help content, ensuring clarity and usability.

Technical Writing Documentation Collaboration Software Documentation Microsoft Office Suite API Documentation

Senior Technical Writer

yalamanchili software exports

Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Served as a Senior Technical Writer, focusing on the development of comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals for software products.

Technical Writing Software Documentation Collaboration Microsoft Office Suite API Documentation Agile Methodologies Documentation

Senior Executive

scope e knowledge center

Nov 2006 - Apr 2011 (4 years 5 months)

Worked as a Senior Executive, contributing to the development and management of knowledge resources and documentation for various projects.

Knowledge Management Technical Writing Documentation Collaboration Project Management Software Documentation Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Business Administration, Operations Management

2009 - 2013

Pursued an MBA in Operations Management, gaining insights into operational strategies, management principles, and effective resource allocation.

MPNMJ Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering

2001 - 2005

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering with Distinction, focusing on the principles of electronics, communication systems, and engineering practices.