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Robert Pruden

@robertpruden

Senior Technical Writer with 10+ years translating complex engineering and software into clear, compliant documentation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can translate complex engineering and software into clear, compliant documentation, strengthen documentation standards and CCMS workflows, and partner with SMEs to deliver accurate, usable materials with strong governance.

I’m a Senior Technical Writer with 10+ years of experience translating complex engineering, IT, and software systems into clear, compliant documentation. Across energy, compliance, and Fortune 500 environments, I specialize in turning technical detail into content teams can trust, use, and audit.

I bring deep expertise in content management systems, data governance, and regulatory documentation—building documentation structures, standards, and repeatable processes. In multiple roles, I authored manuals, policies, procedures, and guides; then standardized formats organization-wide to reduce revision cycles and improve consistency.

I also automate and accelerate delivery. I built custom VBA automation tools to streamline documentation workflows, and I tracked project progress and tasks in Azure DevOps to keep work aligned with deadlines and stakeholder needs.

When the work requires adoption, I deliver training and enablement. As a Content Manager and CCMS administrator (Paligo), I migrated client content into the platform, delivered team training, and managed and maintained compliant documentation for 150+ clients across the U.S. My background also includes hands-on QA and software testing support, strengthening how I review accuracy and document behavior.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Technical Writer

American Bureau Of Shipping

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Reviewed and edited technical documents (manuals, reports, guidelines, procedures, and specifications) to ensure consistent grammar, formatting, and terminology. Developed standardized documentation formats/processes and created VBA automation tools to streamline documentation workflows and support regulatory accuracy.

Technical Writing Technical Editing Documentation Standards Regulatory Documentation Terminology Consistency Proofreading

Senior Technical Writer

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Authored and developed documentation content, templates, procedures, and guides for the Project Management Excellence team supporting a global project delivery framework. Standardized documentation formats organization-wide and created supporting diagrams and documentation imagery.

Technical Writing Process Standardization Project Documentation Visio

Content Manager

Everline Compliance, LLC

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)

Developed and authored compliant manuals, policies, standards, style guides, and procedures for cybersecurity, governance, compliance management, integrity management, and GIS management teams. Administered and migrated content to the Paligo CCMS platform and delivered training to improve team onboarding.

Content Management Compliance Documentation Technical Training

Content Writer

Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Authored and edited grant applications, government RFPs, white papers, case studies, and technical assistance guides. Developed policy/procedure and user manual documentation and produced marketing content such as press releases, website content, and social media copy.

Grant writing RFP Writing Case Study Development Policy Documentation Website Content Writing Social Media Copywriting

Principal Infrastructure Engineer/Writer

ExxonMobil

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)

Translated complex engineering content into user-friendly web publications for HP call center, service center, and customer support teams. Managed publication priorities and authored/reviewed/edited content to align with current guidelines and standardization requirements.

Technical Writing

Senior Technical Writer/Tester

CenterPoint Energy

Aug 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 9 months)

Developed and delivered classroom and hands-on training for Smart Grid technology implementation, working with SMEs and senior crew leaders. Performed QA testing and developed test scripts in HP ALM across Intelligent Grid Technology systems, while documenting change management processes.

Smart Grid Training QA Testing ALM Test Script Development ADMS Change Management Documentation

Senior Technical Writer

ExxonMobil

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Documented data governance policies, procedures, and workflows, including step-by-step instructions for metadata capture and automated data promotion. Created training and web documentation content, including wiki pages, infographics/visualizations/video materials, and tracked work in Azure DevOps.