vagimeli/writebrained

Helping you write the right words

Hi there!

Hi, I'm Melissa Vagi, a resourceful and versatile technical writer who's making the exciting transition into the world of cybersecurity. One of my passions is taking complex technical information and making it understandable and engaging for my audience. I just love solving those tricky word problems and crafting content that captures reader's attention.

I've got this unique blend of being a high-level strategic thinker and a hands-on individual contributor. You can count on me to step up and get the job done, no matter what challenges come my way. And, I'm really passionate about being an inspirational mentor, helping to foster those peer-to-peer learning environments where everyone can grow and thrive.

Now, I'm eager to leverage all of these skills as I transition into the exciting world of cybersecurity. With my newly acquired certifications and knowledge, I'm ready to dive into threat analysis and data privacy roles, where I can make a real difference. So if you're looking for a versatile, driven, and collaborative teammate, I'd love to chat more about how I can contribute to your team.

I meant what I said and I said what I meant. - Dr. Seuss

Technical writing projects

• Quickstart guide
• Ingest pipelines reference documentation
• OpenSeach Dashboards product documentation

Technical editing and information design projects

• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Environmental Guide for Fuel Facilities (U.S. Department of Defense)
• Passaic River Basin Climate Resilience Planning Study (North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority)
• Chesapeake Bay Comprehensive Plan and Restoration Roadmap (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
• Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Management Plan (U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service)
• Virgin River Comprehensive Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service)
• Haleakala National Park Commerical Services Plan Environmental Assessment (U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service)

Proposal writing projects

Samples cannot be shared due to confidentiality. My proposal writing portfolio includes work across all levels of government, including the following agencies: USDOT, FHWA, Volpe Center, USACE, FEMA, NPS, Bureau of Reclamation, USIBWC, VA, NASA, DOD, Defense Logistics Agency, The White House Office, and Office of Science and Technology Policy. Connect with me at www.writebrainedits.com/contact to schedule a consultation to discuss your proposal project.

UX/UI copywriting

• PPL Reference Guide
• OpenSearch and Amazon S3 data sources integation interface
• Alerting monitor details cards and error messages
• Anomaly detection real-time results pane

Presentations

• Contributing OpenSearch documentation: a quick guide for developers
• Interview with an editor: Melissa Vagi

Resume

Want to learn more about my professional experience and background? Check out my LinkedIn page! I'm always willing to connect with new people, so feel free to send me a message. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Certifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 2021--present
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, 2024
• IAPP CIPP/US, in progess