Sondra Menthers
About Sondra Menthers
Sondra Menthers is a Senior Technical Writer specializing in game development, currently employed at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. She has extensive experience in technical writing and quality assurance across various companies, including Riot Games, Hulu, and DIRECTV.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Sondra Menthers currently serves as a Senior Technical Writer in Game Development at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2022. In this role, she participates in daily Scrum meetings and is responsible for writing Jira tickets. Her work focuses on documentation related to game development, utilizing her expertise in game design kits and software version control tools such as GitHub and Perforce.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Sondra has a diverse background in technical writing, having held various positions across multiple companies. She worked at Insight Global as a Technical Writer Editor Trainer in 2008, and later as a Contract Technical Writer at DIRECTV in 2014. Her experience includes roles at City National Bank, Chrome River Technologies, and Hulu, where she specialized in SOX compliance documentation.
Background in Quality Assurance and Analysis
Before focusing on technical writing, Sondra gained significant experience in quality assurance and systems analysis. She worked as a QA Analyst at IBM, Symantec, and MGM MIRAGE, among others. Her roles often involved testing and troubleshooting, which provided her with a solid foundation in understanding software and systems, particularly in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
Expertise in Game Development Tools
Sondra possesses expertise in using Paligo for documentation purposes, specifically for Game Design Kits. Additionally, she has knowledge of Unity and Unreal game engines, which are essential for her current role in game development documentation. This technical proficiency enhances her ability to create effective documentation that supports game development processes.
Education and Professional Development
While specific details about Sondra's education are not provided, her extensive career in technical writing and quality assurance reflects a commitment to professional development. Her diverse roles across various industries demonstrate her adaptability and continuous learning in the fields of technology and documentation.