Cindy Dyrness
About Cindy Dyrness
Cindy Dyrness is a Project Manager and Technical Writer with over 17 years of experience at Aquent Studios in Boise, Idaho. She has a strong background in managing technical documentation projects for major clients and holds a Master's degree in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama from University College Dublin.
Work at Aquent Studios
Cindy Dyrness has been employed at Aquent Studios since 2007, where she serves as a Project Manager and Technical Writer. Her tenure at the company spans 17 years, and she previously worked there as a Technical Writer from 2004 to 2007 for three years. In her role, she has managed technical documentation projects for major corporate clients, including HP, Sun Microsystems, and Adobe. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing all phases of hardware and software development, ensuring the creation of comprehensive technical specifications, user manuals, and service manuals.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Dyrness holds a Master of Arts degree in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama from University College Dublin, which she completed from 1986 to 1987. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, studying there from 1983 to 1987. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in managing, designing, writing, editing, and maintaining technical end-user documentation, which exceeds 10 years.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Prior to her current role at Aquent Studios, Cindy Dyrness gained experience as a Technical Writer at Lionbridge from 2001 to 2002 and at Sakson & Taylor from 2003 to 2005. During her time at these companies, she developed skills in creating and managing technical documentation. Her background includes hands-on testing and collaboration with users, developers, and technical support staff, which has enhanced her ability to produce effective user documentation.
Technical Skills and Tools
Cindy Dyrness possesses a strong command of various content management systems and has practical experience with XML, DITA, and HTML. Her technical skills enable her to effectively manage documentation projects and create user-friendly materials. She has also engaged in information-gathering processes that contribute to the accuracy and usability of the technical documentation she produces.
Project Management Experience
In her role as Project Manager at Aquent Studios, Cindy Dyrness has overseen numerous technical documentation projects, ensuring they meet client specifications and deadlines. Her experience includes managing all phases of documentation, from initial planning to final delivery. This role has allowed her to apply her technical writing skills in a project management context, facilitating collaboration among teams and enhancing the quality of documentation produced.