Hello. I'm Larry NewmanI'm a technical writer and publications project manager with world-class technical publication project management, technical writing, and collaboration skills. |
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How I can help your company
In addition to performing the traditional technical writing tasks such as writing a variety of technical documents (product manuals, installation guides, technical specifications, processes, procedures, and reports), I go a quantum leap further with skills required to distribute those deliverables using state-of-the-art web-based platforms.
Most technical writers write, edit, review, release, and revise publications. To do this correctly takes a lot of work, but it's the standard stuff technical writers do. Where I'm unique is my extended skill set that takes me beyond the traditional roles of a technical writer.
Core capabilities
- Excellent technical publication project management, technical writing, and team collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to write world-class technical publications for global 500 technology companies.
- Experienced in interacting with diverse staff including engineers, technicians, technical illustrators, and all levels of management.
- Adhere to a high standard of professional conduct at the corporate and personal level.
Extended capabilities
- Ability to effectively evaluate, select, and use the best information structure and tools for technical publication projects. To effectively manage a large volume of technical documentation, the information needs to be in a single-source authoring and publishing environment where the content can be dynamically delivered in multiple channels. This means the content can be authored in one place, but published to PDF, XPS, MS WordTM, FrameMaker®, DITA, HTML, Microsoft® HTML Help, DotNet Help, and even to mobile platforms such as iPhone OS, Windows Mobile, Android, and BlackBerry.
- Ability to evaluate, design, and implement sophisticated systems that result in dynamic publication delivery using web-based technologies and platforms. This typically involves database-backed document search and retrieval systems that are searchable and globally accessible (but with an appropriate level of security controls when needed) using the internet or intranet and standard web browsers.
- Web development skills including HTML, XML, CSS, and functional web application development capabilities.
- Owned and operated a small web site development and hosting company for over 10 years.
In summary, I'm a technical writer who can perform the traditional writing tasks in a world-class way and work effectively with your IT department because I speak their language. This allows me to be a highly productive member of a team that produces truly outstanding results in a team environment.
Recommendations
Kevin Fruendt, Principal Firmware Engineer, Seagate Technology
“Under Larry's leadership at Seagate, the technical publications group consistently met project deadlines and found innovative ways to communicate deliverables. He enjoys finding solutions to challenges and finds cost-effective ways of delivering the results.
Larry often sought additional responsibilities and extended his sphere of influence to areas that benefited from his skills. For example, he volunteered to contribute to Seagate's re-entry to the retail market by writing the content for a wide variety of retail deliverables including box copy, user's guides, marketing collateral, and even designed the HTML-based graphical interface for the first CD included in the retail disk drive kits.
He also contributed as an additional resource to the global web development group by managing the technical specifications for products listed on seagate.com and wrote feature articles for Seagate's primary global sales and marketing materials.
He seeks and accepts project ownership and is able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personality types including engineers, software developers, technical support staff, and all levels of management. He takes pride in his work and likes being a part of successful teams.”
Don Wilson , System Staff Analyst, Seagate Technology
“Larry is a very knowledgeable professional with a vast amount of experience. I've always respected his opinion and enjoyed working with him. I would recommend him to any company.”
Dave West , IT Manager, Seagate Technology
“I worked many years with Larry at Seagate where I had positions ranging from Engineering Technology to Design and Development. I interacted frequently during product documentation phases. He was very professional and responsible with taking the lead to pull necessary information rather than wait for input. Larry also goes beyond technical writing by creating his own tools to make his job easier or make it easier for his customers to find information. He was very good at his job and a pleasure to work with and I have great respect for his talent and high level of quality of his end product.”
Greg Dukeman , Program Manager for Field Tools, Seagate Technology
“Larry is an excellent resource for any organization. His innovative thinking, clear communication and constant focus on process improvement have greatly improved product development and deployment. He is a skilled technical writer with a great engineering sense, and his attention to detail helps him to consistently deliver outstanding results.”
Rocky Fallwell , Staff Firmware Test Engineer, Seagate Technology
“Larry has always been a very responsible worker and has always provided quality service. He is very dependable and would be an asset to any company. His experience in in writing technical documents is a plus for any company looking for his type of talent. Larry has always provided our department with great service.”
Karl J. Schweiss , Senior Technical Writer/Editor, Seagate Technology, LLC
“Larry is the best Technical Writer I've worked with. He is a highly organized, self starter, and followed up on every detail of the job. He is highly professional: proactive, responsive and reliable. In addition, he is prompt and accurate with project communications and persistent in keeping the co-workers & customers informed. He was always willing to help and put forth extra effort to get the job done. It was an absolute pleasure working with Larry. I would gladly work with Larry again.”