Viraja Koneti
Email: adjq26@r.postjobfree.com • Phone: 425-***-****
A self-directed Technical Writer with over 8+ years of experience in Writing, Editing, and Content Management; Recognized for ability to work effectively to meet project deadlines; Expert in cross-functional communications regarding preparation of Recruitment and Human Resources materials; Offers key achievements and expertise in the development in multiple types technical documentation
• Business Communications
• Compliance Documentation
• Installation Guides
• Proposal Development & Submission
• System Documentation
• User Guides
Test Scripts
Standard Operating Procedures
Service Manuals
TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT:
Methodologies: Unified Modelling Language (UML), HTML, SDLC, RUP, RAD, Agile, Waterfall
Utility Tools: MS Word, MS Excel, WordPress, MS Project, MS Visio, Lucid chart, TOAD,
Adobe Captivate Adobe Photoshop, Robohelp, SharePoint
Database: MS-Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 2000/XP/98/7/10
Applications: RingCentral softphone, inContact, SnagIt, Snipping Tool, Microsoft Office 365, JIRA, GlobalMeet
CRM: Salesforce Administrator
professional experience
TransCore Insight Global LLC
Technical Writer and Subject Matter Expert June 2019 to June 2020
Worked as a Technical Writer / Editor for the development of NCTA BOS (North Carolina Turnpike Authority Back Office System) system; Added content to deliverables, edited and formatted the content, along with any other assigned tasks; Due to multiple accomplishments, selected to learn the telephony solution in order to serve as a system subject matter expert (SME).
Wrote content for Project Deliverable such as Operations Manuals and Telephony User Manuals
Edited (grammar, formatting) on Project Deliverables such as the Design Documents, Interface Control Documents, and Documentation Checklists
Uploaded documents to team SharePoint site
Scheduled and participated in daily stand up meetings and gave daily status updates on documentation deliverables
Telephony Solution SME Responsibilities:
Served as a subject matter expert on the Telephony Solution (RingCentral Phone and inContact)
Wrote test cases for testing Telephony solution
Edited test cases for user acceptance testing
Formatted test scripts for adherence to template
Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Telephony Solution
Conducted user testing on the Telephony Solution
Submitted issues and gaps for Telephony Solution to the project team
Interacted with business partners to resolve issues and gaps with the Telephony Solution
Coached and trained team members on using the system
Coached and trained team members on understanding the Call Tree diagram and other telephony solution documentation
Validated requirements mapping between the Requirements Traceability Matrix and design documentation
NCSBE-North Carolina State Board of Elections Beyond Info Solutions
Technical Writer Feb 2018 to Dec 2018
Worked as a Technical Writer for NC State Board of Elections (NCSBE). Supported modernization and replacement of the current Statewide Election Information Management System (SEIMS); Provided documentation for initiatives resulting in leaner elections administration by consolidating the current thirteen separate applications into one core application as a centralized web-based solution using Microsoft 365 CRM on Agile Methodology.
Worked with SME to understand the complete process of the new system
Planned, designed, and documented end user documentation for the user guide, training manual, quick reference guide, and frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Responsible for editing existing documentation to improve style, formatting, and word choice
Extensively used WordPress for the content management of voter registration information
Walgreens Confai Solutions
Technical Writer Jan 2012 to Aug 2016
Worked as a Technical Writer for Walgreens; Assisted in streamlining documentation for the end users utilizing the application; Prepared Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for clearer understanding of organization’s applications.
Interacted with various teams to understand the various products which were part of the application
Authored an entire documentation suite, composing user manuals and configuration guides, for a service-based application
Gained complete knowledge about a product and understanding its scope and application
Edited, updated, reviewed, indexed, formatted, and proofread documents to ensure quality not only in terms of writing standards, but also for technical accuracy, understand ability, and completeness of information
Contributed towards setting up an authoring process for the team
Worked on manuals based on both hardware and software applications, and Readme files using WordPress
career progression
Technical Writer, Washington Dental Services
Responsibilities:
Proofreading, reviewing and editing documents
Writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style, and terminology
Recommending revisions or changes on format, content
Reviewing Team’s work with respect to client’s set standards
Preparing Style Sheets for Templates
Technical Writer, Global Group, California
Responsibilities:
Developing, maintaining, and supporting documentation for all in-house applications
Assigning work and monitoring the quality of the deliverables
Planning the information architecture of internal documents and creating SRS, use cases, etc
Editing documents to adhere to the writing standards and guidelines
Technical Writer, AP State Tourism Board
Responsibilities:
Working as a liaison between the End users and Developers
Gathering requirements and working as a consultant for AP State Board of Tourism
Business Development Manager, Magna Infotech Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Jan 2005 to July 2012
Responsibilities:
Handling Requirements of MNC’s Like Accenture, I-flex Solutions, IGate, KANBAY, Patni Computer System and IBM
Interacting with prospective clients, holding discussions with the project managers, Understanding the specifications in retrospect to candidate’s profile, job description, salary payable, start date and mode of Interview
Maintaining the consultants, interacting with them on regular basis, flashing the requirements to them, analyzing about the requirement and getting the profiles in less turnaround time. Evaluating those profiles, giving early feedbacks
Handling walk-In Interviews individually. Experienced in conducting walk-In interviews even at client’s place
Assisting with E-Recruitment – Working on Online recruitment solution, viz. job sites
Screening the profiles, short-listing them basing on the requirement and the candidates experience, skills and selecting candidates in preliminary HR validation
Checking references regarding about candidates’ experience, role in the previous organization, Interaction and Coordination with Clients & Candidates without delay of work
Sending mails about the Interviews, written tests to candidates by e-mails, tele calls
Negotiating with candidates to accept the offer and join at the earliest date
Co-ordinating with the Clients regarding Contracts, Invoices, Feedback, Interview schedules, Payments, etc. Responsible for collection and payments from clients (Raising Invoice, billing)
Exec-Recruitment Manager, Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd-Singapore March 2003 to Oct 2004
Responsibilities:
Overseeing for IT & Non-IT Recruitments
Handling Accounts of Clients like Oracle, HP, GE as well as Executive Recruitments for Clients like Citi Bank, May Bank, Mearsk Logistics
Performing candidate search management
Playing the role of a Team Member responsible for Entire Placement Cycle
Administrative Officer, YCH Logistics Pte Ltd.-Singapore June 2001 to Feb 2003
Responsibilities:
Maintaining computerized attendance program
Handling Petty Cash, Stock Keeping for Stationery and other materials
Writing and coordinating Business Communications and Business Enquiries
Co-ordinating day to day activities of office staff
Performing overall office management duties
Account Assistant, SkillTech Engineering Pte Ltd-Singapore Jan 2000 to May 2001
Responsibilities:
Maintaining ledger entries for accounts payable and receivables
Performing monthly checking of account books
Obtaining bank statements and preparing bank reconciliations
Entering data for invoices, sales returns etc
Sending reminders to customers whose payments were outstanding
education and training
Master of Business Administration degree with a key concentration in Human Resource and Marketing, Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce, Osmania University
Diploma in Software Engineering, CBSI
Diploma in Technical Writing and Business Communication, CONFAI Solutions