Personal information
- 📬 Name: Naman
- 🕓 Availability: 40 hrs/week (1 week vacation in June)
- 📫 How to reach me: naman@नमन.भारत
Professional information
Academic Qualification -> Bachelors in Computer Science (2021), Masters in Computer Science (2024)
Professional Certifications -> I have "official" associate level certifications from **both Microsoft and AWS** as well as an "unofficial" certification from Google Cloud.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8.5/9
Publications -> I have co-authored a research paper in the field of AI; it was titled Empirical Analysis of Artificial Immune System Algorithms for Aging Related Bug Prediction and it was published by IEEE Xplore.
Previous Technical Writing Experience:
Over the years, I have written close to 200 articles for different cloud-based companies, here are a few samples:
- How to Add Security Headers to Your Website
- What is A Data Catalog?
- Understanding CSRF Attacks and Other Exploits
- How to use Pipes and Xargs in Linux
In addition to writing blog posts, I have performed a complete revamp of the RunCloud documentation and knowledge-base which makes me a perfect candidate for working on this project.
Project Proposal:
The objective of this project is to streamline MediaWiki documentation by consolidating scattered information currently residing on Meta-Wiki into MediaWiki.org as the current duplication of documentation across these platforms complicates user accessibility and maintenance efforts. I plan to enhance usability and ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content by centralizing and organizing the documentation.
I plan to follow the timeline proposed on the 2024 Season of Docs proposal page, which involves a systematic review and consolidation process across distinct phases:
- Project Kickoff and Onboarding (2 weeks): In this initial phase, I plan to focus on setting up accounts, familiarizing myself with relevant tools and resources, reviewing the project plan, and establishing communication channels and frequency for ongoing collaboration.
- De-duplication - Phase 1 (4 weeks): The primary objective of this phase is to identify MediaWiki.org equivalents for Meta pages, supplement missing information on MediaWiki.org, and determine content specific to Wikimedia projects that should remain on Meta. I plan to audit each Meta page, write and incorporate necessary content into MediaWiki.org, and seek feedback before publication.
- New Content - Phase 2 (9 weeks): In this phase, I plan to focus on reviewing and categorizing Meta pages into subject areas, identifying content gaps on MediaWiki.org, integrating relevant information into existing documentation, and preserving Wikimedia-specific content on Meta.
- Organize - Phase 3 (5 weeks): In this phase, we will review Wikimedia-specific content on Meta, design an information architecture for organizing this content, gather feedback, and implement changes to enhance usability and accessibility.
- Project Wrap-Up (3 weeks): In the final phase, I plan to perform cleanup tasks, identify any follow-up work required, and document the project outcomes, learning, best practices, and recommendations for future projects.
The project page mentions that participants are expected to follow certain guidelines, I have read and understood the project proposal and plan to adhere to following guidelines:
- Timely responses to queries within three days to ensure project continuity.
- Active engagement in reviewing and providing feedback on proposed documentation changes.
- Regular communication to address any challenges or updates throughout the project duration.
Proposed Budget:
The project proposal page has stated the budget of $12,000 for compensation for the technical writer, I am happy with this compensation and expect to receive a fraction of this stipend upon completion of each phase.