Technical Editor, AT&T Labs Internet Platforms
October to December 1998

Edited white papers by non-native engineers and updated a software guide for this leading-edge Internet startup. Honed my skills and learned new applications for version tracking and HTML publishing.

Editing White Papers on Applications and Middleware Components

• Used HTML Transit to create Web publications.
• Generated PDFs; edited bookmarks and links.
• Applied correct English grammar and usage.
• Consulted expert authors to ensure accuracy of content.
• Researched the Web and surveyed senior writers on spelling and terminology.
• Improved my abilities with Word bookmarks, ToCs, and imported art.
• Used HiJaak PRO to capture screen shots.

Updating the Peer Software Installation and Usage Guide

• Proofread book and incorporated changes using FrameMaker.
• Updated chapters and created an index.
• Installed and used interim builds to verify operation and screen captures.
• Gathered information from management and SMEs.
• Made installation information more task-oriented.
• Used Adobe Acrobat to distill files and edit bookmarks.
• Checked files into and out of ClearCase folders.