Sheela P S
@sheelaps
Technical Communications Leader with 20 years of industry experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Technical Communications Leader with 20 years of experience in the industry. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence in collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills. I have a proven track record of driving documentation for complex deliverables, utilizing analytics data and metrics to inform decision-making. My expertise lies in planning resources, defining project deliverables, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance user experience.
At Cisco, I lead and mentor a team of content creators, fostering an environment of accountability and encouraging career growth. I develop and implement content strategies that align with company goals, ensuring consistency and engagement across projects. My role involves analyzing content performance metrics to refine strategies and improve future projects, while also staying informed about current technology trends to inspire my team to embrace innovation.
Throughout my career, I have received recognition for my focus on customer needs and my ability to innovate in documentation practices. I have transitioned traditional documentation into more engaging formats and have actively participated in user experience discussions to enhance the overall quality of our deliverables.
Experience
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Content Leader, Technical Communications
Cisco
Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Led and mentored a team of content creators, fostering accountability and career growth. Developed and implemented content strategies aligned with company goals, driving engagement and analyzing performance metrics to refine future projects.
Lead Technical Writer
Cisco
Apr 2012 - Mar 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Transitioned traditional documentation to article-based content on help.webex.com, implementing persona-based writing and an engaging style for Webex Contact Center. Managed content migration, participated in UX discussions, and mentored new hires on tools and processes.
Senior Technical Writer
Juniper Networks
Jun 2008 - Apr 2012 (3 years 10 months)
Implemented topic-based writing to enhance user experience and participated in metadata implementation for content. Represented the documentation team in ISO27001, TL9000, and TUV audits, ensuring documentation was involved in beta deliverables for customer feedback.
Information Developer
Alcatel-Lucent
Oct 2005 - Jun 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Applied Information Mapping, minimalism, and DITA standards, managing the transition of several projects from Bangalore. Established documentation processes, tools, and publishing formats, while reviewing and editing documents for quality assurance.
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