Abeesh Thomas
Writer
JDSU T&M Pte ltd
Abeesh Thomas is a member of:
Career Profile:
Create Online Help, Installation Guide, Getting Started Guide, Training Materials, API documentation using Robohelp and Adobe FrameMaker
Family Background
visit http://www.thomasabeesh.com
Professional Strengths:
Excellent inter-personal skills
Excellent communication skills
IELTS score 8
Masters in Computer Applications (MCA)
More than 10 years of technical writing experience in reputed companies
Mentored by professional Writers and Editors
Expert in using documentation tools such as XMetal Author, Robohelp, Altova XML Spy and FrameMaker for generating online help, CHM and PDF files
Expert in creating API Documentation, SDK Developer Guide, User Guides, Installation Guides, White Papers, Training Materials
Worked in Agile Scrum and waterfall environment
Expert in working with Configuration Management Systems such as Tortoise Subversion, ClearCase, and Snapshot
Working Life Management:
Take vacation every 6 months
Cook dinner at home
Go Church on Sundays
Growth Strategy:
Read Leadership books by John Maxwell, Phil Pringle and follow their steps
The Journey So Far:
Check http://technicalwritingsingapore.blogspot.com for details
Job Profile:
Check http://www.linkedin.com/in/abeeshthomas or http://technicalwritingsingapore.blogspot.com/
Done Differently:
Difficult Question
Prized Accomplishment(s):
Meeting tight deadlines
Changes In The Professional Environment:
It's same, no change - Read, Write and Edit.
Plans For The Future:
Become a Creative Writer - Publish Novel.
Required Reading:
Books - You don't have to be famous by Steve Zousmer, How to write about yourself by Alison Chisholm and Brenda Courtie
websites - MichaelHyatt.com, copyblogger.com
Advice For New Professionals:
Focus on your strengths. Avoid Distractions at all cost.
The Decisions That Matter
Decision to be a Writer instead of QA Engineer