Rangaraj. R
Senior Technical Writer/COnsultant
Email.ID: *********@*****.***
Mobile: +91-979*******
Objective
To obtain a permanent position where I can contribute my skills as an experienced professional, resulting
in a mutually beneficial growth relationship between my employer, my team and myself.
Profile
Technical writer/consultant who have nearly 8 years of experience in Information Technology and have
experience in handling technical documentation for various web-based and client-server applications.
Worked as business analyst and functional test engineer for few projects. Works directly with
development and test teams to gather source material and review documents.
Also have a very successful work experience as consultant for different clients.
Employment History
The organization presently I am associated from November 2010 – present as Senior Technical Writer is:
HCL Technologies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The organization previously worked as Technical Writer from December 2004 to November 2010 was:
HTC Global Services, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Consultant
I had worked as Consultant under payroll of HTC Global Services for the following companies:
• Ford India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Aug 2008-Dec 2008) and (June 2010 – September
2010)
• JP Morgan & Chase, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Oct 2009 to March 2010)
Major Strengths
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team building skills.
• Multi-domain professional.
• Proficient in grasping new technical concepts quickly and utilizing them in a productive manner.
• Documenting user manuals, online help, installation guides, process documentation, reference guides, use
cases and test cases.
• Editing and reviewing development and test team’s documents for language.
• Tracking project management activities such as MOM, Weekly Status reports, action items, risks, and
organizing meetings.
Technical Skills
Drafting Tools Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, MS Word 2010, and Microsoft Share Point
Services
Conversion Tools Adobe Robohelp 8.0 and Adobe Acrobat
Image Editing Tools Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and MS Paint
Screen cast Tools Camtasia Studio and BB Flashback
Management Tools Visual Source Safe 6.0 and TFS
Operating Systems MS Windows
Project Experience
HCL Technologies
Universal Music Group, UK June 2012 to present
UMG Global Rights and Clearance System
The system captures and manages the Rights & Restrictions for the Artists, Releases & Resources that
Universal Music own and/or distribute and handles the selection, routing and clearance of repertoire that
is owned by another company within the Universal Music Group for either physical or digital exploitation,
Also, it integrate the Rights and Clearance data with other applications and business processes outside
of the scope of Rights Management and Clearance.
My responsibilities include:
• Preparing Online Help, use cases, and test cases.
• Acting as an Offshore Business Analyst, Functional Test Engineer, and PMO
Environment: Adobe Robohelp 8, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Powerpoint, and PM Smart.
Havas Media, UK November 2010 to May 2012
MMS+ Application
Havas Media is one of the world’s fastest growing media networks and it has got more than 100
agencies and it is based at UK.
The MMS+ is a strategic business transformation project with the key deliverable being to address the
inefficiencies around business process within Havas Media UK & USA. The objective is to introduce new
technology and capabilities to automate activities in Media buying across TV, Radio, Press, Outdoor, and
Digital Media Work streams and deliver the specified UK Business Blueprint.
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My responsibilities include:
• Preparing Online Help and Context Sensitive Help for the project.
• Acting as an Offshore Business Analyst.
• Understanding Use cases and UI specifications and coordinating orientation session with onsite
BA team.
• Giving KT session for new joiners and development team regarding the functionality of the
project.
• Tracking PCI Internal Audit.
• Involving in Functional Testing.
Environment: Adobe Robohelp 8, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Powerpoint.
Consultant
Ford India June 2010 to September 2010
I had worked as a consultant for Ford India under the Payroll of HTC. I had to work at their work station
for their Global Service Desk's Process Documentation. It includes preparation of wiki pages for their
global reference. Process documentation targets the tasks performed by Server Operation Centre,
Network Operations Centre, and Global Specialist Team.
• Gathering Information
• Discussing with Shift Leads, Managers, and Shift Personnel
Environment: Microsoft Share Point Services
JP Morgan & Chase, Mumbai, India September 2009 to March 2010
I have worked as a consultant for JP Morgan & Chase under the Payroll HTC. I have worked at their
work station in Mumbai for their Treasury & Security Service's department. It includes preparation of
training materials for their PCClass application. Also I have prepared Process documentation that targets
the tasks performed using the IBM ClearCase repository.
• Gathering Information
• Discussing with Business Analyst, Managers, and Developers
• Preparing Training Materials for their PCCLass Application
• Process documentation that targets the tasks performed using the IBM ClearCase repository
• Business Models for various modules in the PCCLASS application
Environment: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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HTC Global Services
ELCOT, India April 2010 to June 2010
Purchase
As Technical Communicator, I am involved in preparing Screen Casts for the Purchase module, which
is a web based application, used for managing purchase related activities of ELCOT. My responsibilities
included:
• Preparing Screen Casts using Camtasia Studio and BB Flashback
Environment: Camtasia Studio and BB Flashback
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) January 2009 to September 2009
Purchase
As Technical Communicator, I am involved in the documentation and conversion of Purchase module,
which is a web based application, used for managing purchase related activities of IIA. My responsibilities
included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Managing Indents’, ‘Managing Purchase Orders and Work Orders’, ‘Setting Up
Master Data’, and ‘Getting Started’.
• Converting Web help and System Administrator’s guide
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, MS Word 2003, MS Paint, and
HTML
The Department of Social and Health Service (DSHS), WA October 2007 to July 2008
IMG
As Technical Communicator, I had been involved in the documentation and conversion of IMG, which is
a client-server application used for processing documents submitted for medical reimbursement in the
State of Washington. The application is used for converting the hard copy documents to computer
images, linking the documents, efficient record management, document retrieval, and data archival. My
responsibilities included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Installing and Configuring IMG’, ‘Checking Data Entry Documents’, ‘Setting Up
Document Types’, and ‘Fax Management’
• Documenting Training Workbooks
• Converting HTML Help and System Administrator’s guide
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, MS Word 2003, MS Paint, and
HTML
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Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai;
University of Madras, Chennai; June 2007 to September 2007
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
Security Component
As Technical Writer, I had been involved in the documentation and conversion of the Security
Component. The Security Component provides form level, control level, and data level security to any
kind of application using menus and forms. My responsibilities included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Introduction to Security’, ‘Getting Started with Security’, and ‘Setting Up Security’
• Converting Web Help and System Administrator’s Guide
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, MS Paint, and XML.
Michigan Department of Community Health, February 2007 to May 2007
State of Michigan, MI
M.A.P.L.E
As Technical Communicator, I had been involved in the documentation of M.A.P.L.E, which is a web-
based application to track the prescriptions dispensed by various submitters such as physicians,
pharmacists, dentists, and veterinarians. My responsibilities included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Data Entry, ‘Data Correction’, ‘Submission Tracking’, ‘Managing Internal User
Registration’, ‘Managing External User Registration’, and ‘Administrator’s Quick Reference
Guide’
• Converting the Help System using Robo-Help Classic and Administrator’s Quick Reference Guide
Environment: Robo-Help Classic, Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, and MS Paint.
University of Madras, Chennai, India September 2006 to January 2007
Finance and Accounting System
As Technical Communicator, I had been involved in the documentation of the Finance and Accounting
System, which is a web-based application used for managing finance and accounts. It includes Voucher
Entry, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Assets, Budgeting, and generating
various financial reports. My responsibilities included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Accounts Receivable’, ‘Accounts Payable’, and ‘Assets’
• Converting Web help, User Manual, and System Administrator’s Guide
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, and MS Paint.
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Constituent Services Department, Governor's Office, October 2005 to August 2006
State of Michigan
Impact Mail Processing and Contact Tracking (IMPACT)
As Technical Communicator, I had been involved in the documentation and conversion of the Impact
Mail Processing and Contact Tracking, which is a web-based application to automate the issues
management services provided by the Constituent Services Department. My responsibilities included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Setting Up Master Data’, ‘Introduction to IMPACT’, and ‘Getting Started with
IMPACT’
• Converting Web help, User Manual, and System Administrator’s Guide
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, and MS Paint.
Kompakar, Malaysia December 2004 to September 2005
Project and Process Management Application (PPMA) and Issue Tracking Component
As Technical Communicator, I had been involved in the documentation and conversion of the Project
and Process Management Application, which automates project management activities from project
inception to closure and ensures transparency and effectiveness of resource allocation, delivery
schedules, defect tracking, and overall quality assurance of project deliverables. My responsibilities
included:
• Gathering information
• Documenting ‘Setting Up Master Data’ and ‘Managing Issue Tracking’
• Converting Web help
Environment: Adobe-FrameMaker 7.0, Robo-Help, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, and MS Paint.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (B.E-ECE), Dr. Navalar
Nedunchezian College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, India, 2004.
Personal Details
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• DOB : 24/07/1982
• Marital Status : Married
• Address : No 51, Lokesh Illam
• Pandiyan Street, near Ration Store,
• RMK Nagar, New Perangalathur,
• Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
• India.
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• Email Id : *********@*****.***
• Mobile : +91-979*******.
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