sahar selim
@saharselim1
Senior technical writer and project manager with 17 years' software development experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior technical writer and project manager with 17 years of professional software development experience, skilled in information modelling, documentation strategy, and building high-performing teams. I established and led the technical writing department at Mentor Graphics Cairo, delivered over 100 product manuals, and implemented processes that improved on-time delivery and reduced support inquiries.
I combine a technical background in web development and e-learning with strong project management and research skills, having led tool and platform development projects, created an automated course-conversion tool, and contributed to a joint online learning system. I learn quickly, mentor teams, and communicate effectively across cultures — including working with German-speaking stakeholders — to deliver clear, user-focused documentation and operational support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Technical Writer
DeriA GmbH
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Manage company operations correspondence and deliver technical documentation while collaborating with German-speaking stakeholders, improving cross-language communication and operational efficiency.
Independent Artist
Self Employed
Jan 2015 - Aug 2021 (6 years 7 months)
Operated an independent art business, grew organic social media engagement, exhibited works locally, and generated sales demonstrating entrepreneurial and marketing capabilities.
Co-Founder & Marketing Manager
Boost Valley
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year)
Co-founded the company and created marketing materials and business proposals to secure funding and raise brand presence across web and events.
Senior Technical Writer
Mentor Graphics
Nov 2004 - Nov 2013 (9 years)
Established and led Mentor Graphics' Cairo technical writing team, produced and maintained 100+ product manuals, improved onboarding and achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate for documentation projects.
IT Expert / Web Developer
UNESCO
Jul 2001 - Nov 2004 (3 years 4 months)
Provided IT support and administered SharePoint, developed data-driven websites using HTML, SQL and JavaScript, and delivered training to staff to improve system use and reliability.
Web Developer / LMS Consultant
RITSEC
Jul 1996 - Jun 2001 (4 years 11 months)
Implemented an online learning system that increased user engagement 40% and led a Java development team to build an MS Word-to-HTML conversion tool that reduced transformation time by 300%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Louisville
Master of Science, Computer Science
1998 - 2000
Grade: GPA: 3.716
Activities and societies: Awarded third position among colleagues for Master's degree (2000).
Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.716 and ranked third among peers.
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
Diploma, Software Development
1996 - 1996
Grade: With honors
Completed a Diploma in Software Development with honors to support a career transition from dentistry to software engineering.
Cairo University
Bachelor of Science, Dental Medicine
1988 - 1993
Grade: Very Good with honors
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Medicine with Very Good honors.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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