I am a results-driven Technical Writer with 14+ years of experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining structured technical content across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise software environments. I thrive in regulated and fast-paced settings and have hands-on expertise with DITA XML authoring, CMS-based documentation workflows, and content quality reviews. I am known for delivering modular, reusable content that reduces approval cycles and aligns with engineering, QA, and quality system requirements. I enjoy turning complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation and I thrive when collaborating with globally distributed teams.

Devi Maharana

I am a results-driven Technical Writer with 14+ years of experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining structured technical content across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise software environments. I thrive in regulated and fast-paced settings and have hands-on expertise with DITA XML authoring, CMS-based documentation workflows, and content quality reviews. I am known for delivering modular, reusable content that reduces approval cycles and aligns with engineering, QA, and quality system requirements. I enjoy turning complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation and I thrive when collaborating with globally distributed teams.

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I am a results-driven Technical Writer with 14+ years of experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining structured technical content across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise software environments. I thrive in regulated and fast-paced settings and have hands-on expertise with DITA XML authoring, CMS-based documentation workflows, and content quality reviews.

I am known for delivering modular, reusable content that reduces approval cycles and aligns with engineering, QA, and quality system requirements. I enjoy turning complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation and I thrive when collaborating with globally distributed teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Technical Writer at Boston Scientific
August 1, 2019 - Present
Lead the Technical Writing function for engineering and manufacturing operations, establishing documentation strategy, governance, templates, and reusable libraries. Oversaw 40+ cross-functional projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with ISO, FDA, and internal regulatory requirements. Collaborated with executives and SMEs to align stakeholder communications and reporting, driving faster authoring workflows and faster NPI launches.
Senior Technical Writer at Boston Scientific
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Created SOPs, protocols, and technical instructions for regulated operations; enhanced user comprehension via graphical improvements and streamlined formatting; participated in process mapping and translated outcomes into practical end-user documentation; maintained documentation libraries aligned with audit/inspection requirements; supported continuous improvement via content feedback cycles.
Technical Writer at Honeywell Tech Labs
May 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Produced technical documentation and user manuals for automation platforms; authored process guides, quick-start documents, and troubleshooting steps; introduced macros and templates to automate document creation; partnered with R&D to ensure technical accuracy.
Technical Writer at Manhattan Associates
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Created help documentation, release notes, and how-to guides; built macro-enabled toolkits and content libraries; collaborated with product managers and SMEs in Agile sprints to align content with features; conducted internal training to support adoption of new templates; maintained centralized repository.
Content Analyst at Microsoft Corporation
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Designed and developed multimedia training content and support materials for end-users; applied instructional design principles to enhance training effectiveness; collaborated with UX and content teams to integrate interactive learning components; produced video tutorials using Camtasia and interactive decks using PowerPoint; improved learner engagement through feedback-driven content enhancements.
Senior / Lead Technical Writer at Boston Scientific
September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2025
Produced and maintained engineering documentation including SOPs, protocols, and work instructions. Performed content quality reviews, version control, and release coordination in regulated environments. Collaborated with engineers, QA, and SMEs to ensure accuracy and compliance. Improved documentation workflows, reducing approval time by 30%. Supported documentation updates across multiple concurrent projects in Agile and Waterfall settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Bangalore University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Bangalore University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Bangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Bangalore University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science at Bangalore University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2023 - December 18, 2025
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2023 - December 18, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2023 - April 14, 2026
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2023 - April 14, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2023 - April 15, 2026
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
January 1, 2023 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Life Sciences