Audrey Walsh
About Audrey Walsh
Audrey Walsh is a Technical Writer at Poly, where she enhances user experience for video products through the creation of user guides and online help. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in technical writing and journalism.
Work at Poly
Audrey Walsh currently serves as a Technical Writer at Poly, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on enhancing user experience for Poly's video products by creating user guides, release notes, and online help resources. She works remotely from Ireland and is responsible for improving language usage to cater to diverse audiences. Additionally, she owns and manages the in-house terminology database at Poly and serves as the Acrolinx administrator.
Education and Expertise
Audrey Walsh has a strong educational background in government, politics, and technical writing. She studied at University College Cork, earning a BA in Politics and English from 2009 to 2012, followed by an MBS/MSc in Government from 2012 to 2014. She furthered her expertise by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing from the University of Limerick from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she completed a Summer Course in Political Science at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen in 2016 and studied Northern/Circumpolar Studies at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway from 2016 to 2018.
Professional Background
Audrey Walsh has accumulated diverse work experience in various roles. Before joining Poly, she worked at Johnson Controls as an Information Developer II and III from 2017 to 2022. Her earlier roles include serving as a PR and Media Assistant at University College Cork, a Digital Media Intern at the Irish Examiner, and a News Reporter at Cork Independent Newspapers. She also worked as a Freelance Journalist from 2013 to 2019 and contributed as a Freelance Researcher for RTÉ during election coverage in 2014.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her role as a Technical Writer, Audrey Walsh utilizes various key technologies to enhance her work. She is proficient in tools such as Oxygen XML, SDL Tridion, the Atlassian suite, Adobe Illustrator, and Acrolinx. Her expertise in these technologies supports her efforts in creating clear and effective documentation for users of Poly's video products.
Current Role as Yoga Teacher
In addition to her technical writing career, Audrey Walsh has been working as a Yoga Teacher at Yoga with Audrey since 2018. Based in Kerry, Ireland, she has dedicated six years to teaching yoga, blending her interests in wellness and education. This role complements her professional background by emphasizing the importance of balance and mindfulness.