Barry Grenon

Background

About Barry Grenon

I'm a writer. I create technical content that works: reader-specific, technically accurate, and easy to read. Other things I'm good at: Information architecture: Designed the information architecture and content engineering for 3+ documentation sites. Proven project management: led teams of front and back-end DocOps developers to build effective documentation portals with many advanced features using an in-house structured authoring CMS. Managed vendor relationships for several web development jobs: highly skilled at keeping projects and people on schedule and on budget. Solution consultant: worked with cross-functional Sales teams to build a customized MediaWiki-based authoring solution and web portal for 500+ sales collateral documents designed for field personnel. Managed stakeholder expectations while continuously improving multiple documentation portals for different teams and audiences. Content engineering: created effective SQL data structures for writing teams, SME contributors, and automated publication of complex reference information to a variety of output types. Document delivery: experienced in all parts of the documentation lifecycle, from determining audience and scoping requirements, from writing the first draft to delivering the final one, waterfall delivery or agile, I deliver quality content on time and with accuracy: user guides, manuals, quick reference sheets, online help, white papers, and release notes. Editing: can turn ineffective content into clean and clear communication, quickly and accurately. Instruction/Presentation: presented on technical communication-related topics at Society for Technical Communication, Lavacon, EMWCon, and Center for Information-Development Management conferences and industry events. Graphic design and typography: experienced in key design principles required to produce professional-looking documents, presentations, web pages, and online help.