Technical Writing

Namrata Havaldar | Senior Technical Writer | HPE

What is Technical Writing?

A Career in Technical Writing is very interesting. Understanding Why one wants to choose a Career in Technical Writing is phenomenally more important than figuring out How to get into Technical Writing. It is best to learn about Technical Writing from a real professional, this is akin to getting it from the horse's mouth.

Senior Technical Writer Namrata Havaldar has worked in Technical Writing for 7 years. Here is how Senior Technical Writer Namrata Havaldar detailed Technical Writing:

Technical writing is any written form of writing or drafting technical communication used in technical and occupational fields, such as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, aeronautics, robotics, finance, medical, consumer electronics, biotechnology and forestry.

How Senior Technical Writer Namrata Havaldar got into Technical Writing?

I graduated in Business Administration and then went on to do Masters in Communications from Christ University, Bangalore. After my Masters, I worked in the field of commerce & management before moving on to Technical Writing in the year 2011. I am currently working with HPE as a Senior Technical writer.

Senior Technical Writer Namrata Havaldar's Talk on Technical Writing

Starts with what is:
1)	Technical Writing

Next, it covers Education. This Talk is unique because it talks about Education in terms of things which can be learnt from books, to excel at a Career in Technical Writing and not as a list of Qualifications, which one needs to get into Technical Writing. It explains Education needed in Technical Writing with these items:
2)	English & Grammar
3)	Subject Knowledge
4)	Technology

Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Anyone aspiring for Technical Writing needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success. It details these topics within Skills for Technical Writing:
5)	Language Proficiency
6)	Writing Skills
7)	Time Management
8)	Reading & Editing Skills
9)	Team Work

It is important to get an understanding of the Positives of Technical Writing. This Talk explains these Positives of Technical Writing:
10)	Monetary Potential
11)	Corporate Exposure
12)	Travel Opportunities

After a discussion on Positives, Challenges complete the caricature of Technical Writing:
13)	Subsidiary Function
14)	Interacting with Subject Matter Experts
15)	Constant Upgradation

In the final section of the Talk, Namrata Havaldar talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
16)	Writing

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Technical Writing?

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