Expert technical writer English language

2011- 2016: Creating of CMS training documentation for our Indian Technical Writers

Customer: PACKSYS GLOBAL AG, RÜTI AND MUMBAI
Role: SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHOR / DOCUMENTATION MANAGER

Tasks:

• Setup of a complete CMS System based on XML in India and Switzerland
• Creating of CMS training documentation for our Indian Technical Writers
• Authoring and editing manuals in British English
• Working as a consultant for the internal technical writing team
• Create master operating manuals in British English for machinery
• Organizing annual writing and language training workshops in India

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2007- 2011: Translation Management for LIS Manuals

Customer: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS AG, ROTKREUZ
Role: SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER, GSS DOCUMENTATION

Tasks:

• Authoring Laboratory Information System (LIS) manuals in US English
• Translation Management for LIS Manuals
• Adobe Framemaker 7.01 Specialist

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2001 – 2006: Member of the Content Management System Project Team

Customer: SCHINDLER LTD., LUCERNE
Role: TECHNICAL AUTHOR TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION GLOBAL R&D (SENIOR ENGINEER)

Tasks:

• Head of a team of 8 technical writers from 3 different countries and one apprentice
• Member of the Content Management System Project Team
• Authoring elevator user manuals in US English using a Content Management System
• Setup of the Fischer TIM-RS CMS System
• Quality improvement of user manual (content)
• Cost reduction in technical documentation

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1999-2001: Member of the Siemens DESIGO Controller system 

Customer: SIEMENS BUILDING SYSTEMS, STAEFA/ZUG
Role: TECHNICAL AUTHOR

Tasks:

• Member of the Siemens DESIGO Controller system R&D project team
• Member of the Content Management System Evaluation team
• Authoring SIEMENS DESIGO Controller Manuals

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1995-1999: Writing Online Help systems for the Genesis Laboratory Automation System

Customer: TECAN LTD. HOMBRECHTIKON
Role: TECHNICAL AUTHOR

Tasks:

• Member of the TECAN Genesis Laboratory Automation System R&D team
• Writing user manuals in US English
• Writing Online Help systems for the Genesis Laboratory Automation System

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1992-1995: Authoring user manuals including graphics for the FERAG newspaper conveyor systems

Customer: FERAG LTD. HINWIL
Role: TECHNICAL AUTHOR

Tasks:

• Authoring user manuals including graphics for the FERAG newspaper conveyor systems
• Responsible for the apprentice training in graphical design

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1990-1992: Designer in the R&D of packaging machines

Customer: GIETZ AG, DIETLIKON
Role: DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER

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1988-1990: Introducing and operating PVD coating machines

Customer: HÄRTEREI WIEDERKEHR AG, URDORF
Role: PVD OPERATOR

Tasks:

• Introducing and operating PVD coating machines
• Defining guidelines on how to proper use of PVD coating machines

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1985-1988: Aircraft mechanic and sheat metal former

Customer: BUCHER LEICHTBAU, FÄLLANDEN
Role: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Tasks:

• Aircraft mechanic and sheat metal former
• Designer of parts for the aircraft industry

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1983-1985: Aircraft mechanic and sheat metal former

Customer: FFA AG, ALTENRHEIN
Role: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

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1981-1983: CNC-Operator

Customer: BRUDERER AG, FRASNACHT
Role: MACHINE OPERATOR

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1999-2006: Adobe Acrobat PDF training courses

Customer: DIGICOMP LTD. ZURICH
Role: TEACHER / TRAINER (PART TIME)

1997-1999

Information Technology, Post Diploma (Engineer FH), Juventus, Zurich

1997

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

1985-1988

Techniker TS Zurich

1977-1981

Apprentice Mechanics, Saurer AG, Arbon