Technical Writer Qa Engineer
Resume:
Yaacov Garber
Professional Summary
Multidisciplinary professional with extensive experience in technical writing, manual and automated QA, UI/UX documentation, and graphic production. Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, lead documentation projects, and contribute to software quality through hands-on testing and automation. Adept in Agile environments and skilled at cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA, and product teams.
Core Competencies
Technical & User Documentation
Manual & Automated QA (Appium, C#)
Online Help Systems (MadCap Flare, RoboHelp)
UI/UX Testing & Documentation
Instructional Content & Video Tutorials (Camtasia)
Graphic Design & Visualization (Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
Agile & Cross-functional Collaboration
Style Guide Development
Professional Experience
Sr. Technical Writer & QA Engineer
DDS (Digital Detection Systems), Jerusalem 2014 – Present
•Created comprehensive user documentation and online help for enterprise access control systems.
•Developed department style guide from the ground up.
•Contributed to QA through manual UI testing and automated test development using Appium and C#.
•Collaborated with product managers and developers to ensure accuracy and usability.
Freelance Sr. Technical Writer & Documentation Consultant
Jerusalem (Various Clients) 2008 – 2014
•Produced complex documentation suites and transitioned them into online help systems.
•Interviewed developers and SMEs to design content structure aligned with target user personas.
•Mentored junior writers and led documentation projects through review and edit cycles.
Sr. Technical Writer
Starhome, Raanana 2007 – 2008
•Authored and updated user guides for telecom network services.
•Introduced and implemented company-wide documentation style standards.
•Supported QA efforts during release cycles.
Sr. Technical Writer
Sun Microsystems, Herzliya Pituach 2006 – 2007
•Led planning and writing of developer guides and system documentation for enterprise software.
•Reviewed and coordinated document integration into product workflows.
Sr. Technical Writer & QA Tester
Unicorn Solutions, Jerusalem Tech Park 2004 – 2006
•Produced end-to-end documentation for ontology-based data warehouse systems.
•Conducted GUI and functional QA tests in coordination with development sprints.
Sr. Technical Writer & Multimedia Specialist
Kinor Technologies, Har Hotzvim 2003 – 2004
•Designed user manuals, CBTs, and training material for semantic engines.
•Delivered QA reports and served as software instructor for internal teams.
Technical Writer
E&C Medical Intelligence OMAT Control Technologies Magic Software 1995 – 2003
•Created user guides, training documents, and internal knowledge bases.
•Produced graphics and visuals for manuals and marketing.
•Contributed to QA and documentation processes across healthcare, CNC, and development tool domains.
Education & Training
•Technical Writing Certification – YEDA School of Business & Technology, Tel Aviv
•Computer Programming – COPE Institute, New York (C, UNIX, SQL, ORACLE, C++)
•B.F.A. in Illustration – Pratt Institute, New York (Minor in Business Management)
Tools & Technologies
•Documentation: Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, RoboHelp, MS Office
•QA & Automation: Appium, C#, Functional Testing, UI/UX Testing
•Graphics & Video: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Camtasia
•Web & Development: HTML, Acrobat, Windows environments
Additional Information
•Languages: English (native)
•Military: Completed IDF service and reserve duty
References available upon request
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