Sayantan Pal

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Technology Journalist at EFY
Owner and Lead Blogger at Shayon's Labyrinth

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Sayantan Pal’s Summary

* 1 year and 4 months of Professional Writing (both online and print) on Online Media, Startups, Gadgets, Web Applications & Open Source Technologies.

* 4 year's experience in Website/CMS Administration and Content Generation, especially WordPress & Joomla.

* 8 months' experience in Community engagement; successfully organised a pan-Asia event on Open Source Technologies (OSI Days '09) spanning 3 days.

* 1 year's experience in Reputation Management and Brand Creation, with specific attention to Social Media.

* 2 years' experience in Community Relationship Management for a College Alumni, a Media Blog and a pan-Asia Magazine on Open Source Technologies.

Sayantan Pal’s Specialties:

A Freelance Writer, Pro Blogger, Social Media Consultant and Open Source & Technology Evangelist.

Sayantan Pal’s Experience

Technology Journalist

EFY

(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

* Author for various articles on LINUX For You Magazine, LinuxForU.com and itmagz.com, on a plethora of topics like Social Media, Web applications, Gadgets and Computer Games

* Designed, Deployed and Administrator of LinuxForU.com (WordPress) and itmagz.com (Joomla)

* Have successfully helped in creating the buzz and ensure participation of thousands of audience in EFY's pan-Asia Open Source event, OSI Days '09

* Engage and Interact with the Open Source Community in India and the world over

* To spearhead community initiatives within the company and promote open standards

* Engage in Social Media Marketing, and Brand Recognition & Loyalty creation for the Company's properties

* Responsible for consistent Media and Community Exposure to the Company
Owner and Lead Blogger

Shayon's Labyrinth

(Online Media industry)

August 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)

I have been blogging at my personal blog page for almost 3 years now and plan to keep doing it for years to come. This experience helps me in developing my analysis and writing skills that enables me to perform better while writing for professional assignments.

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Sayantan Pal’s Interests:

New Media, Web Technology, Web Applications Development, Social Media Strategizing, Online Brand Reputation Management, Brand Image Building, Content Writing.