- Setting-up the Schema ST4 CCMS (Component Content Management System
- Global Training of all RIETER ST4 user (India, China, Czech Republic and Germany)
- Defining writing rules for all editors
- STE (Simplified Technical English) Training
- Responsible for the Schema ST4 System Update
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Expert technical writer English language
Available from
Nov 1, 2019
Availability
100 %
on customer site
100 %
Areas
All others
Switzerland
Contact Settings
I prefer getting offers for these sites. However, you may also contact me for interesting projects in other places.
Projects
Project History
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
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
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
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
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
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
1990-1992: Designer in the R&D of packaging machines
Customer: GIETZ AG, DIETLIKON
Role: DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER
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
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
1983-1985: Aircraft mechanic and sheat metal former
Customer: FFA AG, ALTENRHEIN
Role: AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
1981-1983: CNC-Operator
Customer: BRUDERER AG, FRASNACHT
Role: MACHINE OPERATOR
1999-2006: Adobe Acrobat PDF training courses
Customer: DIGICOMP LTD. ZURICH
Role: TEACHER / TRAINER (PART TIME)
Skills
Products / Standards / Experiences
Technical writer for ENG and DE Language
Very experienced Technical Writer
IT Knowledge
Experienced user for following systems:
- Adobe Platform (PDF and CS5)
- XML
- CMS systems (PLM Publisher and Fischer Computertechnik)
- PLM systems
- ISO27001 ITS (IT security standard)
Strength
Personal strength:
- Proficient in English (Orally and writing)
- Very good writing skills
- Very good IT skills (specially in Document Management Systems)
- Extreme fast thinking person
- Excellent corporate knowledge
- Global Player
Training History
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
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