Hi, I’m Komal Nangare
a Lead Technical Writer
with 11 years of experience.

As a highly skilled Lead Technical Writer with 11 years of experience, I am writing to express my interest in the Lead Technical Writer position.

TECHNICAL WRITING AND PUBLICATION COORDINATION

Experience in various industries as
Software
Aerospace
Automotive
Healthcare & Banking
Supply Chain
writing

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About me

Current position as a Lead Writer/Senior Software Engineer-II at HCL Software aligns well with the requirements organization is seeking for the position of Technical Writer.

I also possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and multitasking abilities. With these roles and responsibilities, I am certain; I would be the right candidate to fulfill the requirements needed for the position of Technical Writer. 

I am keen to employ my skills and enthusiasm as an integral part of your organization and I look forward to being able to discuss this position with you further.

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My commitment towards responsibilities

I am the ideal candidate to meet the requirements for the post of Technical Writer given the tasks and responsibilities I have listed.

  • Good knowledge of Windchill PDMLink, Arbotext Editor (DITA and XML).
  • Good knowledge of Oxygen XML Author (DITA), Adobe Framework, Robohelp, Github, JIRA, and MS‐office tools.
  • Working on Agile Methodology.
  • Outlining project scopes, managing timelines and deadlines. Assigning task to writers.
  • Tracking and reporting on overall progress.
  • Managing daily operation, providing training for writers, doing technical review for the team.

Areas of expertise



Technical Writing, UI/UX Writing

73%

API Writing (JSON, XML, and REST)

Agile methodology – Scrum master

Project Management

Quality Control Management

73%

Team Management

Github Project Management

Excellent Communication and
Co-ordination skills

Certified Simplified Technical English (ASD- STE) Writer/Reviewer

73%

Illustration Tools: PTC Creo illustrate, Snagit, Photoshop, and MS-paint

CMS: PTC Windchill PDMLink, Robohelp Content Management System, DCS, WFM (Workflow Manager)

Authoring Tools: XMetaL Author, PTC Arbotext Editor, Oxygen XML Author (DITA), MS-Word, MS Excel, Adobe Framemaker, Drupal, ServiceNow, Notepad++ and Robohelp 

Professional experience

1

September 2019 to Present

HCL Software - Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Position - Senior Software Engineer II


Managing and leading software documentation project.
Planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and client deliverables.
Providing training to new joiners.
Doing level one review (editorial and technical) for technical writers.
Doing French translation for the product.
Working on Agile methodology: Creating PI planning, epic, and stories for documentation projects using JIRA and responsible for the delivery of the functionality at each sprint.
Oversee team collaboration with Development, QA, Product Management, and other groups to plan, research, write, and revise online documentation, including general overviews, tutorials, installation/configuration instructions, User guides, Service Bulletins, release notes and training class materials.
Maintaining and Publishing versioning of the documentation with the help of Github.
Discussing and resolving queries with developers and SME’s.
Editing and reviewing document against Chicago and IBM style guide.
Establishing team policies and procedures, conforming to existing styles, policies, and procedures.
Creating status report of the project and presenting it to the product manager.
Travelled onsite for project planning.
2

December 2015 to August 2019 (3 Years 8 Months)

Honeywell Automation India. Ltd. - Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Senior Technical Writer/Systems Engineer


Managed three software documentation projects from offshore.
Created and updated Installation guides, User guides, Training materials, Service Bulletins, API’s documents using Arbotext Editor (DITA), MS-Word, Frame Maker and Robohelp tools.
Created and managed Bookmaps and DITA topics in Windchill and Robohelp Content Management System.
Created illustrations with the help of MS-Paint, SnagIt, and Photoshop.
Discussed and resolved queries with developers and SME’s.
Edited and reviewed document against Chicago style guide.
Created status report of the projects and presented it to customers.
Creating POC for the project.
Created style guides, templates, and standard guidelines to improve the quality of documents.
Worked on Agile methodology: Created PI planning, epic, and stories for documentation projects using JIRA and responsible for the delivery of the functionality at each sprint.
Performed level one review (editorial and technical) for technical writers.
Travelled onsite for project planning and setting up the standard guidelines.
3

May 2015 to December 2015 (7 Months)

L & T Technology Services - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Engineer


Creation of Service Work Instruction (SWI) in MS Word and managing them in SAP DMS for Vestas Wind Turbine (V164).
Analyzed and investigated the various input documents e.g. engineering drawing (ED), BOM, user manual, and item manual.
Created illustrations markup with the help of Creo illustrate.
Reviewed the complete procedure of SWI manual against the Vestas style guide and STE guidelines.
Did a proof reading and editorial review of all SWI manuals for offshore team.
4

April 2012 to May 2015 (3 Years 1 Month)

Lionbridge Technologies Inc. - Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Technical Author


Worked for Rolls-Royce Aero Engines (XWB and TP400) and Airbus.
Created and revised the procedure in manuals such as AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual), CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) and EM (Engine Manual).
Analyzed and investigated the various inputs documents e.g. engineering drawing (ED), BOM, fitting instructions, SB’s, Mods.
Analyzed the MPL creation requirements (Detailed Parts Lists, Exploded views).
Created illustrations markups with the help of JT2Go (CAD model) and ED.
Final editing/writing in Arbotext editor (XML/S1000D).
Performed the review of the complete installation/removal procedure of AMM and EM manuals against latest style guide of Rolls- Royce and STE guidelines.
Did mentoring and a peer review for TP400 Project.
Provided training for new joiners for TP400 project.
Accomplishments

Award and Promotion for critical contributions to the success of all product releases in 2022

Spot Award for critical contributions to the success of all product releases in 2021

Bronze Award for exemplary performance in documentation

Bronze Award for extended support on the engineering project

Niagara 4 Software Technical Certification. (Authentication ID: R-56004)

STE Certificate from Etteplan

Certificate for JSON and XML API Writing 

Certificate for REST API Writing

Educational qualifications

2014
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Completed BSc in Aviation in 2014.

2008 - 2011
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Completed Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Avionics stream from Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Pune. Approved by DGCA, Govt. of India. Session July 2008 to July 2011 and one year of On Job Training (OJT) as a Trainee Technician in Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, Indore.

2008
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Passed 12th from Janata Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra State Board, Pune (2008). 

Komal Nangare

INDIA
C - 505, Golecha Ethos, Wakad,
Pune- 411 057, Maharashtra, India. 

CONTACT
(+91) 907 509 3036

komal.nangare@gmail.com

International Passport Holder

International VISA Holder - US (B1/B2)

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