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sahar selim

@saharselim1

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Senior technical writer and project manager with 17 years' software development experience.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can lead documentation or project teams, deliver clear user-focused technical content, and collaborate across functions in an Agile environment.

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

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Freelance Technical Writer

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DeriA GmbH

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Manage company operations correspondence and deliver technical documentation while collaborating with German-speaking stakeholders, improving cross-language communication and operational efficiency.

Technical Writing Documentation Operations Support English German Content Management Project Coordination

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.

Art Production Social Media Marketing Sales Exhibitions Customer Relations Content Creation entrepreneurship

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.

Marketing Proposal Writing Content Creation Lead Generation Brand Development Event Marketing Copywriting

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.

Technical Writing Team Leadership Adobe FrameMaker Microsoft Word Jira Documentation Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration

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.

SharePoint Administration HTML SQL JavaScript Web Development IT Support Training Database Management

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%.

Java HTML SQL Instructional Design Team Management Automation Usability