Errol Mayer
Accomplished Technical Writer and Application Developer with over twenty years of experience working in a variety of industries. I have successfully collaborated on high energy, cross-functional teams to develop and document new and exciting products and solutions from idea to launch.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Swift (4), Kotlin(2), HTML/CSS (10+), XML (10+), JavaScript (10+), SQL (10+), PHP (10+), React (1), GraphQL (1)
Databases: MYSQL (10+), Google Firebase (1)
Development Software: MS Office (10+), Xcode (5), Android Studio (2), Photoshop (6), Illustrator (4), Adobe Flash/Animate (10+), VS Code (3), Git/Git/GitHub(3), Jira (3), Confluence (3), Gatsby.js (2), Docker (1), Kubernetes (1)
Cloud Computing: AWS (2), Google Cloud (1)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walmart, Senior Technical Writer for the ecommerce Platform Team, 2020 - Present
- Worked with decision makers across multiple teams to write and develop a set of standards throughout the entire development life cycle for the Mobile Application Development ecommerce platform for adoption by development groups throughout the company.
- Developed, organized, and maintained an internal website used by developers on the ecommerce platform team. Wrote and maintained the documentation using markdown in different GitHub repositories. Used Gatsby.js to pull the documentation into a static generated website. Provided direction on documentation organization and created a framework for others to follow.
- Worked with team members to help streamline how we organized pages in Confluence to more easily find and maintain relevant documentation.
- Mentored other technical writers with professional development and worked through approaches and solutions to address any questions or challenges.
Independent Contractor, Web and Mobile Application Developer and Technical Writer, 2009 - 2020
- Designed and developed multiple iOS apps using Swift, SpriteKit, Xcode, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Also incorporated third party frameworks. The apps include the following:
- SodaPop! - Designed and developed using Swift, SpriteKit, Xcode, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Connected to a MYSQL database with PHP for players to signin in and track their high scores. In a previous version, also installed Admob with CocoaPods.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soda-pop/id1453570083
- Drop The Beet - Designed and developed using Swift, SpriteKit, Xcode, Photoshop, and Illustrator. In a previous version, also installed Admob with CocoaPods.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drop-the-beet/id1402236459
- Porcupine Popper - Designed and developed using Swift, SpriteKit, Xcode, Photoshop, and Illustrator. In a previous version installed Admob with CocoaPods.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/porcupine-popper/id1122037495
- AP World History Terms - Designed and developed this app with my brother who is an AP World History teacher to help students study for their AP World History exam.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ap-world-history-terms/id641418558
- Chuck Dodger - Designed and developed using Swift, SpriteKit, GameplayKit, Xcode, Photoshop, and Illustrator. This was a FlappyBird knockoff that I created to help me learn Swift and SpriteKit.
- Created process flowcharts and infrastructure diagrams. Collaborated in writing and editing content for online training programs.
- Developed and designed websites for multiple clients using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MYSQL.
- Designed, developed, and maintained websites and online training programs using PHP, MYSQL, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
- Wrote User Manuals and other miscellaneous help materials.
Wolters Kluwer, Senior Technical Writer, CA July 2009 - Present
- Wrote user manuals and other documentation and help materials to support multiple products.
- Performed team-lead responsibilities by managing workflow to other members of the team (including off-shore resources).
Kaiser Permanente, Flex Developer, Jan 2008 - Feb 2009
- Worked with the marketing and sales department to prototype, design, and develop a new rate-quote reporting application.
- Developed and designed a web application that enabled Account Managers to manage meeting events with their customers. The application connected to SalesForce APIs and data.
Additional Experience
- Elsevier, Flash and Elearning Developer, Media Coordinator, 2006-2007
- Eagan Mcallister & Associates, Web Developer, 2005
- University of Houston at Clear Lake, Web Developer, Houston, TX 2004
- RWD Technologies, Inc., Technical Editor/Developer, 2002-2004
- RWD Technologies, Inc., Technical Editor/Developer, 2002-2004
- Morningstar, Inc., Technical Writer/Web Developer, 1999-2001
- Reed & Associates, Ltd., Technical Writer, 1998-1999
Additional Accomplishments
- Wrote technical documentation that included the following: service manuals; installation, user, and system administrator guides; training materials; and lockout/tagout procedures to satisfy OSHA requirements.
- Developed and maintained interactive eLearning modules using Flash, ActionScript, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, and several graphics, video, and audio editing programs.
- Coordinated a team of media developers working remotely to create multiple eLearning courses for a leading publisher.
- Designed, developed, and wrote all documentation for an intranet information site using HTML/CSS, XML, XSL, SQL, ASP, and JavaScript. The documentation included API documentation, process-flow diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Supported the US Marines with the following tasks:
- Developed interactive, computer-based training and web-based training using XML, CSS, Flash, ActionScript, and several graphics programs.
- Developed web applications and web sites using MYSQL and Coldfusion.
- Wrote technical documentation, including procedures, requirement documents, and web content.
- Developed an asset inventory database for a leading healthcare manufacturer.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Arts, English
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
- Enjoy writing short stories and have had several published.