Mervin George

Technical Documentation Leader

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Dynamic and results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience in establishing and managing technical documentation operations from scratch. Skilled in transitioning organizations from traditional documentation tools to structured content methodologies.

16+
Years Experience
8
Certifications
6
Companies
150+
Trained Professionals

Work Experience

Technical Content Leader

04/2024 - Present
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WiseTech Global

Bangalore
  • Successfully implemented Documentation Development Life Cycle (DDLC) tailored to WiseTech's needs, using Markdown for authoring, GitHub Repos for versioning, and DocFX for publishing documentation to IIS Server.
  • Managed and mentored team of 6 technical writers, fostering culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Spearheaded 9 cross-functional documentation projects, including DevDoc Central, ProductDocs Nexus, and Customs Documentation Vault, delivering high-quality, user-centric documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Created automated workflow for Markdown-based documentation using Visual Studio Code, GitHub, and DocFX, reducing content delivery timelines by 20%.
  • Designed SharePoint landing page for documentation projects, streamlining access to resources for team members.
  • Participated in leadership development initiatives, including Diversity and Inclusion workshops and roundtable discussions on Leading Inclusive Teams and Allyship, enhancing team's performance and engagement.
  • Presented retrospectives and process improvements to senior leadership, including discussions on Markdown workflows, branching strategies, and documentation processes.
  • Explored and introduced AI-driven solutions to enhance technical documentation processes, including implementing curated and personalized documentation enhancements using AI tools.

Senior Manager Product Documentation Team

12/2021 - 03/2024
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Blume Global

Bangalore
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive documentation strategy, including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, resulting in the establishment of a robust technical publications process across the organization.
  • Built a high-performing Technical Publications Team, recruiting and onboarding skilled technical writers who demonstrated consistent delivery of high-quality documentation.
  • Created and implemented documentation standards, guidelines, and templates that ensured consistency and quality in all technical publications, resulting in improved clarity, usability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and engineers, to gather accurate and up-to-date information for technical publications, resulting in more comprehensive and relevant documentation.
  • Planned and executed major documentation projects, breaking them down into manageable tasks, setting realistic deadlines, and consistently delivering projects on time, ensuring that critical documentation was available when needed.

Team Lead Information Development

12/2021 - 03/2024
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Infor

Bangalore
Team Management
  • Assisted executive management by directing and implementing initiatives for Technical Publications team.
  • Received assignments in form of objectives and translated it into a project plan and assigned team resources to achieve target delivery dates.
  • Provided direct supervision to support team members as necessary to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Consulted with executive management on staffing and performance issues.
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to develop and maintain a centralized repository of module documentation.
  • Performed annual appraisal reviews for 3 direct reports.
Information Development
  • Delivered high quality standard documentation across Infor SCM products such as Freight Pay and Audit, Supply Chain Intelligence, Predictive ETA, Supply Collaboration, Network Transportation Visibility, and Network Inventory Management.
  • Ensured on-time publishing of Release Documentation. This averaged out to 12 Feature notes and 2 Release Insight Videos across 6 release cycles every year.
  • Supported controlled release and EA requirements as per customer requirements.
  • Developed and maintained high quality customer training materials.
  • Worked with business, quality, and programmer analysts to ensure appropriate UI content and design.
  • Initiated and implemented context sensitive help by building online help that is directly mapped to products software platform.
  • Assisted other information developers with writing tools and technical issues.
  • Created and tested online help for software applications.
e-learning Development
  • Published and maintained generic reusable eLearning courses across users and organization types for platform users.
  • Created Instructional Design Documents and mapped out prospective topics for building eLearning content.
  • Collaborated with product support to analyze common user issues and create eLearning content to certify users on the product, thereby reducing support tickets. Reduced support cases by 45% after implementing a certification program for each product suite.

Previous Experience

July Systems Logo

July Systems

Senior Technical Writer (6 months)

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GT Nexus

Senior Technical Writer (5 years 9 months)

Dell Technologies Logo

Dell

Technical Support Expert (1 year 6 months)

IBM Logo

IBM

Technical Analyst (2 years)

Key Projects

Context-Sensitive Help Implementation

WiseTech Global | Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

Launched the first phase of context-sensitive help, embedding real-time, page-specific help content within key product interfaces.

Markdown DocFX GitHub

Blume Documentation Migration

WiseTech Global | Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

Led the migration of all generic platform and visibility-related documentation to WiseTech Academy.

LMS Content Migration Information Architecture

API Documentation Site

Blume Global | Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Designed and published a centralized API documentation site that consolidates all key API content into a single, user-friendly platform.

REST API OpenAPI Swagger

Blume Academy Development

Blume Global | Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

Managed the creation and implementation of the Blume Certification Program for 150 new hires.

LMS eLearning Instructional Design

GT Nexus/Trade Card Merger

GT Nexus | Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

Successfully led the merger of documentation assets and processes during the integration of Trade Card and GT Nexus platforms.

Change Management Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Teams

Supplier Training – VF Corporation

GT Nexus | Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

Developed a suite of interactive training materials to onboard and certify suppliers on the GT Nexus platform.

eLearning Training Materials Certification Program

Skills & Expertise

Tools in My Arsenal

Core Skills

Customer Centric ExperienceAdvanced
Strategic ThinkingAdvanced
CreativityAdvanced
UI/UXAdvanced
Usability and User AdvocacyAdvanced
DITAAdvanced
MarkdownAdvanced
Analytics and Customer FocusAdvanced
Project and Process ManagementAdvanced
Communication and Stakeholder ManagementAdvanced

Software

Adobe CaptivateAdvanced
Articulate StorylineAdvanced
Multimedia and Video DocumentationAdvanced
Oxygen XML EditorAdvanced
Visual Studio CodeAdvanced
DocFXAdvanced
IIS ServerIntermediate
TerraformIntermediate
Adobe FrameMakerIntermediate
Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced

Languages

English C1 (Advanced)
French B1 (Intermediate)
Malayalam C1 (Advanced)
Hindi B1 (Intermediate)
Tamil B2 (Upper Intermediate)

Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor of Commerce – Trade and Industry

Madras Christian College, Chennai

March 2002 – March 2004

Completed with 61%

High School Diploma

Union Christian Higher Secondary School, Chennai

March 2000 – March 2001

Completed with distinction of 83%

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Certified on Supply Chain Logistics from Rutgers University

Certified on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Web Developers from Johns Hopkins University

Career Highlights

Global Strategy Leadership

Led a 3-week documentation summit in San Francisco for Infor's Freight Pay and Audit solution strategy.

Leadership Strategy

Repository Migration

Migrated documentation for Williams Sonoma, VF Corporation, Mattel and others into a centralized Git-based repository.

Innovation Version Control

eLearning Innovation

Created a video style sheet and introduced Adobe Captivate to streamline product training.

eLearning User Enablement

Content Ownership

Authored and maintained 15+ Product User Guides and Configuration Guides across enterprise platforms.

Documentation Content Design

Team Leadership

Managed a high-performing team of six writers at WiseTech Global, driving collaboration and innovation.

Leadership Team Management

Publishing Innovation

Implemented DocFX as the official publishing engine for internal and external technical content.

Innovation Automation

Interactive Onboarding

Developed interactive Try Mode modules using Articulate Storyline for onboarding on Markdown, GitHub, and VS Code.

Training Onboarding

Documentation for Industry Leaders

Interests

Tech Enthusiast

Passionate about emerging tools, automation, and developer ecosystems.

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Environmental Advocate

Dedicated to sustainable practices and climate-conscious workflows.

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Cultural Explorer

Explores global cultures to enrich writing with inclusivity and empathy.

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Creative Visual Storyteller

Uses photography and visuals to make content more engaging and human.

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Avid Gearhead

Loves road trips, new experiences, and learning beyond the comfort zone.

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Blog & Insights

The Future of Technical Documentation

What AI and automation mean for writers and content strategists in the next 5 years.

April 2025 Trends
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DITA vs Markdown: Choosing the Right Tool

Compare structure, scalability, and publishing options for modern documentation teams.

March 2025 Tools
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Saying Goodbye to Rocky

A personal farewell to a loyal companion who taught us about courage, pain, and unconditional love.

May 2016 Personal
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Markdown Editors with Word-Like Collaboration Features

A guide to choosing Markdown editors that combine real-time collaboration, track changes, and comments — for technical writing teams embracing Docs-as-Code.

June 2025 Tools
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Get In Touch

Contact Information

Email

mervin.george@outlook.com

Location

Bangalore, India

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