I am currently seeking full-time direct employment as a Senior Technical Writer.
More than 20 years experience documenting software, hardware, and business processes along with managing many publications projects, documentation teams, and publication departments more than qualify me for the role I’m seeking.
I am a goal oriented, results driven Senior Technical Writer who plans and executes publications projects in a realistic and practical way, ensuring the successful completion of each documentation initiative on time with an outstanding degree of accuracy and quality.
“Sean quickly came up to speed on a challenging technical configuration tool and was able to
document each function accurately. He worked with developers and business unit folks around
the world to ensure the settings were clear and exactly what was need from the business side.
Sean is friendly and his output is stellar!!”
- Brandon Smith, Kijiji (ebay) Quality Assurance Manager
In-depth knowledge of technical publications processes and planning, broad industry experience, technical knowledge, the proven ability to rapidly learn and master new technologies, and innovation in technical communications methodology are a few of the hallmarks of my career.
Broad knowledge of and in-depth experience with a wide variety of publication industry standard tools and techniques allow me to adapt quickly to almost any publishing environment.
“Sean completed several projects for Sage when I was there, and I have alsocontracted or
recommended him for others companies. I have been able to rely onSean to take on and
manage projects with minimal direction. He has met orexceeded expectations for quality of the
finished product, and has shown excellentskills managing projects. He has shown good
technical knowledge and abilityquickly learning the technical aspects of the projects, identifying
information needed, seeking out the appropriate engineers and collecting information effectively.
He’s worked well with the various personalities in engineering and marketing organizations,
and approached each project with enthusiasm.”
- Ben Rolfe, Chief Technologist – Blind Creek Associates
Strong communication and interpersonal skills allow me to consistently engage subject matter experts to obtain critical technical details and drive SME technical reviews ensuring depth of content and technical accuracy in the documentation.
“Sean is a talented writer with excellent written and verbal communication skills. His personality
not only allows him to build the working relationships he needs toperform his job, but also makes
him a pleasure to work with as a peer. He is detail-oriented with a background in engineering
which makes him well qualifiedor technical communications. I would highly recommend Sean
for anycommunications position.”
- Linda Shaltz, Chevron Corporation
Strong business skills allow me to consistently manage complex scheduling and implement processes leading to superior documentation, improved customer service, and lower support costs.
“Sean McIntyre was a terrific find: one of the top tech-pubs professionals I've ever met in my
20+ year career in high-tech. Sean is a highly skilled writer of course:logical, clear, and well-organized.
But even better for me as his employer, he hasa knack for people and technology too. Sean
was hired to document a complexsystem of wireless networking products. He came up to full
speed in record time and worked smoothly with the engineering staff. He became productive
immediately, and within a few months was leading the development of our most crucial network
planning documents. Sean has a strong background in training, engineering, and
management--all of which complement his talents as a writer. Add that he's also easy to work
with (managing him is practically effortless) and you'll understand why I rank him so high.”
- Harry Lafnear, Technical Publications Manager – Aruba Wireless Networks
The combination of experience, technical and business knowledge, and a strong desire to excel make me a high value-added asset.
