Mahendran Jayavel
About Mahendran Jayavel
Mahendran Jayavel is a Manager of Technical Writing at Digital.ai, with extensive experience in the field since 2004. He has held various positions in technical writing and management, contributing to sectors such as semiconductor and renewable energy.
Work at Digital.ai
Mahendran Jayavel has been employed at Digital.ai since 2013, serving as the Manager of Technical Writing. In this role, he oversees the documentation processes for the company's products, ensuring clarity and usability in technical communication. His responsibilities include managing a team of writers and implementing best practices in documentation. He has contributed to the development of documentation strategies that align with Agile methodologies, enhancing the overall quality of technical content.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Prior to his current position, Mahendran Jayavel held various roles in technical writing. He worked at Applied Materials as a Senior Technical Writer from 2005 to 2010, where he focused on creating user manuals and technical documentation. He also served as a Senior Technical Writer at Brooks Automation from 2005 to 2007. Following that, he was a Team Leader in Technical Writing at Vestas from 2010 to 2013. His diverse experience spans multiple industries, including semiconductor and renewable energy.
Education and Expertise
Mahendran Jayavel holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from Madurai Kamaraj University, completed between 2000 and 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bishop Heber College from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he studied Foreign Trade at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, completing a Programme in Export/Import Management from 2012 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in technical writing and documentation management.
Advocacy and Interests
Mahendran Jayavel is a champion of open-source software and advocates for the Docs as Code approach, emphasizing minimalism and usability in technical documentation. He is an active member of the Consumers Association of India, participating in consumer advocacy initiatives. His interests extend to capital markets and stock trading, and he enjoys hobbies such as cycling and table tennis.
Key Projects and Contributions
Mahendran Jayavel has led significant projects in technical writing, including the creation and migration of CollabNet's product documentation to a new website, http://docs.collab.net. He manages the documentation for TeamForge, a flagship product in the Agile Life Cycle Management domain. His work involves utilizing the DITA framework and practicing Agile development methodologies to enhance documentation processes.