Becky Leiser Capezza

Experience

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  Motorola Semiconductor

  Jul 1993 - Feb 1999

  Design Engineer

  Designed microcontrollers for use in automotive applications.• Project leader of HC912B32 and HC12BE32 micro-controllers which included interfacing with automotive customers on product definitions, updates and technical issues, creating design schedules, constructing simulation environments and chip integration.• Co-authored HC12 Circuit Methodology Requirements document.• Interfaced with international design centers on module design, integration, and tools.• Participated in implementation and maintenance of configuration management system using PCMS.• Managed and trained new engineers in design tools and methodology.• Designed, verified, documented and worked with layout on several 68HC12 modules including the external bus interface (multiplexed and non-multiplexed), clock monitor, COP and real time interrupt.• Worked with product team and failure analysis to correct and document silicon problems.• Assisted in developing electrical specifications based on characterization results.• Participated on cross-functional team to develop and document design process. Show less

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  Novas Software

  Feb 1999 - May 2008

  Created and maintained application notes and training materials for Debussy/Verdi/Siloti. Reviewed specs and provided feedback on implementation details.• Created and maintained application notes and training material for Verdi, Debussy, and Siloti.• Generated ‘how to’ articles for customer knowledge base and created content for technical newsletter.• Developed style guide for consistent terminology and formatting across documents.• Created documentation content for Verdi and Siloti.• Managed a contractor in reworking the Debussy user guide and tutorial to create a Verdi user guide and tutorial.• Provided copy edit and technical review of formal document drafts from 2 technical writers in Taiwan to improve clarity, completeness, and consistency of documentation.• Reviewed technical specifications and provided feedback on implementation details, grammar correctness and adherence to GUI guidelines. Show less Provided technical and sales support for Debussy/Verdi.• Supported ~50 different customers in the Mountain and Central time zones as well as Europe with evaluations and technical problems on the Debussy software tool.• Provided demonstrations and training classes at customer sites for Debussy.• Worked with other Application Engineer’s to design Debussy training course.• Worked with technical marketing and R&D to identify potential customers for Verdi and supported evaluations. Show less

  • Technical Marketing Manager

    Dec 2003 - May 2008

  • Applications Engineer

    Feb 1999 - Dec 2003
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  SpringSoft USA, Inc

  May 2008 - Nov 2012

  Technical Communications Manager

  • Managed a global team of 7-9 technical writers in Taiwan, France, and the US that created documentation and training for all back end and front end product lines including Laker, Verdi (Debussy), Siloti, and Certitude.• Managed a contractor in a complete grammar review of existing documents for all products.• Integrated technical writer from Certess (Certitude) acquisition into team and transferred product documentation to standard formats.• Worked with R&D and technical writers to develop a spec review process and ensure consistency of error/warning messages, GUI content, and work flows.• Provided copy edit and technical review of document drafts from all technical writers to improve clarity, completeness, and consistency of documentation.• Traveled to Taiwan regularly to meet with team members and R&D.• Reviewed technical specifications and provided feedback on implementation details, grammar correctness, and adherence to GUI guidelines.• Maintained product releases and knowledge base on external website using Pivotal. Show less

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  Synopsys Inc

  Dec 2012 - now

  Managed a global team of 20 technical writers in India, Taiwan, France and the US that provided documentation for all products in the Verification Group. Ensured document deliverables were met. Also provided technical and grammatical review for team in Taiwan. • Managed a global team of 4 technical writers in Taiwan supporting Verdi, Certitude, and ProtoLink formal documentation.• Led team in transition of work flows and technical content due to acquisition.• Ensured documentation release deadlines were met.• Created release notes for Verdi product releases.• Provided copy edit and technical review of document drafts from technical writers to improve clarity, completeness, and consistency of documentation.

  • Director, Applications Engineering

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Sr Manager, Applications Engineering

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2024

  • Manager, Technical Publications

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Manager, Technical Publications

    Dec 2012 - Nov 2013