Samruddhi Aher — Technical Writing Portfolio

About Me

I’m an entry-level Technical Writer with a PG Diploma in Technical Writing and Business Management, and a BSc in Microbiology. I specialize in turning complex or technical information into clear, structured, user-friendly documentation.

My work includes:

Software documentation (user manuals, quick start guides, how-to guides, troubleshooting guides, release notes, UI content)
Freelance long-form content writing for a US-based consumer audience

Skills

Technical Documentation (Guides, Release Notes, Troubleshooting Content)
Explaining Technical Concepts in Clear, Conversational Language
Content Structuring & Information Architecture
Source-Based Writing (grounding content in product PDFs, specs, and SME input)
Editing & Proofreading
MS Word, Google Docs, Basic Markdown
SDLC & Agile Documentation Basics

Technical Writing Projects

1. LeavePilot — User Manual

A full-length product manual for LeavePilot, an employee leave management system, covering product overview, user roles, login, core workflows, and troubleshooting. Key contributions:

Structured content across 15 sections, from product overview through FAQs
Wrote role-specific instructions for Employees, Managers, and HR Admins
Used tables for permissions, system requirements, and troubleshooting for scannability

Sample LeavePilot_User_Manual_v3_2.pdf

2. CRM — Quick Start Guide

A quick start guide for a CRM platform, designed to get a new user from account setup to first core action. Key contributions:

Wrote concise, sequential onboarding instructions
Applied a beginner-first structure with minimal jargon

Sample CRM_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf