I am a Senior Technical Writer, Documentation Manager, and Business Analyst with 18+ years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and large transportation and healthcare organizations. I specialize in technical documentation, ISO 9001 quality management, content management, and audit readiness, and I have a track record of leading documentation programs, standardizing SOPs, policies, and procedures, and standing up scalable content management systems in highly regulated environments. I’m collaborative and detail-oriented, adept at partnering with SMEs, engineers, and leadership to deliver clear, compliant, and user-focused documentation. I leverage AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and I’ve driven improvements in change management, governance, and continuous improvement across complex SDLC environments.

Keshia Tensley-Brown

I am a Senior Technical Writer, Documentation Manager, and Business Analyst with 18+ years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and large transportation and healthcare organizations. I specialize in technical documentation, ISO 9001 quality management, content management, and audit readiness, and I have a track record of leading documentation programs, standardizing SOPs, policies, and procedures, and standing up scalable content management systems in highly regulated environments. I’m collaborative and detail-oriented, adept at partnering with SMEs, engineers, and leadership to deliver clear, compliant, and user-focused documentation. I leverage AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and I’ve driven improvements in change management, governance, and continuous improvement across complex SDLC environments.

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I am a Senior Technical Writer, Documentation Manager, and Business Analyst with 18+ years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and large transportation and healthcare organizations. I specialize in technical documentation, ISO 9001 quality management, content management, and audit readiness, and I have a track record of leading documentation programs, standardizing SOPs, policies, and procedures, and standing up scalable content management systems in highly regulated environments.

I’m collaborative and detail-oriented, adept at partnering with SMEs, engineers, and leadership to deliver clear, compliant, and user-focused documentation. I leverage AI-assisted writing tools to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and I’ve driven improvements in change management, governance, and continuous improvement across complex SDLC environments.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Technical Writer Manager at Eileen Consulting Services (ECS) / IQVIA Digital Group
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Lead and manage technical documentation for IQVIA Digital Group, establishing standards, quality, and consistency across product lines. Authored operating procedures, maintenance instructions, user guides, and appendices; created and implemented a scalable Content Management System and documentation framework; maintained SharePoint sites and content governance; collaborated with SMEs to define technical specifications; ensured ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement; leveraged AI-driven tools to accelerate content development while maintaining accuracy.
Senior Business Analyst / Senior Technical Writer at Eileen Consulting Services (ECS) / SILLC – WMATA
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2023
Managed documentation revitalization for ROCS; authored processes, procedures, and templates (technical procedures, operational guides, policies, and process docs); ensured ISO 9001 compliance; partnered with software engineers, PMs, and IT staff in Agile/Waterfall SDLC; supported disaster recovery documentation and DR templates; authored ServiceNow process docs and asset management documentation; led stakeholder sessions and organizational change considerations; authored BC/DR plans and coordinated testing.
Business Process Analyst / Senior Technical Writer at Dynamic Pro (WMATA)
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Managed documentation products for stakeholders, directors, and internal teams; wrote, revised, and edited diverse documents including templates, templates, and web content; drafted RFPs and SOWs; updated and implemented policy changes to SOPs; uploaded documentation to SharePoint; conducted field observations and SME interviews to validate policies and procedures; translated requirements into business needs documentation and provided weekly status reports to leadership.
Certified ISO Quality Assurance / Business Analyst / Technical Writer / Quality Manager at American Systems
March 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Managed and performed quality assessments of engineering documentation to ensure ISO 9001 and ITIL V3 best practices; maintained and enhanced documentation review workflows; automated processes; performed change management using HP Service Manager; promoted centralized documentation repository (SharePoint) and standardized document structures; developed business, design, functional requirements, test plans, and disaster recovery plans; supported SOW/RFP responses and management plans; represented clients at risk management groups and led quality-related efforts.
Senior Technical Writer / Trainer at Quality One Communications / PowerSolv / WMATA
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Managed documentation for the ROCS group and supported QA and documentation revitalization; produced technical processes, procedures, project plans, guides, policies, test plans, DR plans, risk management plans, and requirements documentation; defined SharePoint repository requirements and implemented documentation structures; ensured documentation compliance with ISO 9001; managed SharePoint and network documentation projects; created flowcharts and diagrams; led ROCS staff training on change management processes; supported ROCS Change Control Board activities.
Documentation Manager / Senior Technical Writer at Verizon – Managed Security Services Compliance
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
T tracked and managed audit evidence and documentation for ISO 9000/27000, COBIT, FISMA, Webtrust, Cybertrust, HIPAA, and PCI audits; streamlined documentation to align with ISO, COBIT, NIST, and PCI frameworks for certification; supported NIST control evaluation and mapping; created a SharePoint repository and centralized procedures, policies, and manuals; authored templates, procedures, user manuals, and policies and managed records with retention schedules.
Business Analyst / Senior Technical Writer at Mil Corporation (Department of Commerce)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Researched and analyzed business needs to identify problems and propose solutions; authored business, user, and functional requirements; mapped requirements to tasks and WBS; created help topics, system documentation templates, announcements, and marketing materials; implemented and managed change/release management processes and Change Request Board documentation.
Proposal Project Manager at Worldwide Information Network Systems
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Managed proposal development for federal agencies (GSA, DHS, VA, Commerce, DOJ, DOT); drafted technical and management volumes, past performance, and resumes; created marketing materials and maintained a pipeline of proposal opportunities.
Proposal Project Manager at Hardie Industries Inc.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Directed proposal and grant development for construction projects; developed compliance matrices, proposal schedules, and SOWs; maintained proposal libraries; contributed to successful procurement wins.
Senior Technical Writer at Quality One Communications (Unisys)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Managed documentation for ROCS; supported quality assurance and documentation revitalization; produced templates, user guides, and policies; supported SOW responses and management plans; contributed to large procurement documentation.
Senior Technical Writer at Sapphire Technologies (Navy Bethesda Medical Center)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Maintained system technical reference documents, user manuals, and training guides; managed documentation and project content via SharePoint portals.
Senior Technical Writer at Turner Consulting Group (Department of Justice)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Led documentation development, requirements analysis, and traceability matrix creation; supported C&A processes and collaborated with DOJ stakeholders and project teams.
Senior Technical Writer at MSRB – Arlington/Alexandria, VA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Developed documentation, business requirements analysis, process charts, and manuals for software systems; contributed to risk and compliance documentation.
Special Assistant to VP / Subcontractor Assistant at Halliburton / KBR
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Supported leadership with reporting, project plans, org charts, and subcontractor/procurement documentation.
Project Administrator at SI International (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Provided contract support and deliverable tracking for system requirements.
Technical Writer at Technology Team
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Developed SDLC documentation and SOPs for a web-based COTS product (GIFTS software).
Technical Writer at RCI (U.S. Postal Service)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Developed and maintained technical documentation packages for postal equipment.
Technical Writer / Technical Trainer at XTRIA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Led documentation and training for Smart Cards and PKI technology; created course materials and conducted training sessions.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing at University of Phoenix
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Networking at Strayer University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Past Secret Clearance
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (TPECS) – BSI Group
January 1, 2017 - May 12, 2026
QM – Quality Management Systems v2.0 – BSI Group
January 1, 2017 - May 12, 2026
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams v2.0 – BSI Group
January 1, 2017 - May 12, 2026
AU – Management Systems Auditing v2.0 – BSI Group
January 1, 2017 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics