MANASA REDDIGARI
Tel: 972-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
Address: **** ********** *****, ***** ** 75025
PURPOSE
Seeking a challenging role utilizing my background in technology,
communication, and user experience.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, English, Dec. 2007
EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer, Aug. 2008 - present
GENBAND
Plano, TX
GENBAND is a leading global supplier of next-generation IP gateways,
session border controllers and Femtocell security solutions.
. Currently contributing to the creation and maintenance of the user
documentation suite for GENBAND's G9 Converged Media Gateway and C3
Signaling Controller products. As part of this suite, produced a large
online help system encompassing EMS GUI product provisioning procedures
and tooltip help.
. Interfaced with subject matter experts across departments and gathered
source information from marketing and system feature specifications to
produce polished customer documents and release notes within tight
delivery schedules.
. Received recognition for high performance in key documentation tasks
User Interface Designer, Sept. 2007 - present (ongoing side project)
Dot Spatial [dotspatial.com]
San Jose, CA
Dot Spatial is a software engineering, web development and services start-
up. It specializes in the creation and facilitation of social web
environments and media, as well as the engineering of web applications.
. Principle role in defining the visual / interface design for
Kryptaura.com, a specialized, secure online social network and utility
for individuals attending high school and of the age range 13-19.
. Conceptualized site look and feel through user-centric view. Experience
composing layout models through paper prototypes and wireframes.
. Received recognition for high performance in key design tasks
Case Study Writing Intern, 2007
PHNS, Inc
Dallas, TX
PHNS provides comprehensive information technology and business process
services to hospitals, healthcare providers and other businesses across
the country.
. Created marketing case studies promoting the firm's core services in
health information management and services.
. Web content writing and editing contributed to streamlining of content
on the corporate web site
SKILLS
. Advanced skills in Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Fireworks,
WebWorks ePublisher, Visio, MS Office, Kentico CMS, comfort with both
Mac and Windows Platforms
. Strong experience in customizing and rebranding documentation
. Ability to communicate technical material to user with a concise and
engaging voice
. Strong technical aptitude, interpersonal skills, and creative thinking
ability
INTERESTS
. Writing, User Experience and Design, Web 2.0