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Róisín O'Brien

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I work as a technical writer with a focus on building high-quality, scalable product documentation that supports software and evolving customer needs.

About

I work as a technical writer with a focus on building high-quality, scalable product documentation that supports software and evolving customer needs. I work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure documentation aligns with product strategy and delivers real value.

I’m also a co-inventor on three patents, reflecting my direct contribution to product innovation and development. I’m driven by continuous improvement, attention to detail, and creating documentation that strengthens both product adoption and internal efficiency.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2020

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Product content owner · Calabrio, Inc.Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Managed content for product owners and 14 development teams locally and globally. Worked on technical writing and UX writing projects for Calabrio workforce management products. Worked on in-app content to drive adoption and engagement of Calabrio products. Worked collaboratively to increase upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Coordinated a patent ideation team. Worked with Madcap Flare, Pendo, Mopinion, Expertrec, Figma, and Azure DevOps.

Technical writer (via Bárd na nGleann) at Google · GoogleAug 2021 – Mar 2022 · 8 mos

Researched and developed content for Google help centre articles. Performed peer reviews of articles and release notes.

Senior Information Developer · Johnson ControlsDec 2015 – Jul 2021 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Developed content for EasyIO, the Metasys System Configuration Tool, chillers, smart laboratories, and Digital Security Controls (DSC). Worked on a variety of hardware, software, and mobile app documents, including user guides, installation guides, quick start guides, catalog pages, data sheets, release to sales letters, flash sheets, product discontinuation letters, and UI content. Liaised with subject matter experts and stakeholders locally and globally to ensure accurate and timely delivery of publications. Migrated documents to XML. Led an ideation team to develop patents. Led a quality review circle as part of a document strategy for the Building Automation System team. Performed peer reviews of documents and mentored information developers with regard to writing and XML. Created a DITA author training course for the technical communications department and provided DITA classroom training. Led teams for augmented reality content creation and the development of a portable sensor ar

IT Knowledge Administrator · Westbourne I.T. Global ServicesSep 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos
IT Knowledge Administrator · Westbourne I.T. Global ServicesNov 2014 – Jul 2015 · 9 mos

Education

Masters in Digital Arts and Humanities · University College Cork2012 – 2013
Masters in Applied Linguistics · University College Cork2005 – 2006
Bachelor of Arts - Joint Honours (German & French) · University College Cork2002 – 2005

Certifications and awards

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification2030 – 2026

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