Madan Sekar

Senior associate in XML and Epub

Lumina Datamatics • Tiempo completo

Jul 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Managing structured content transformations and digital book typesetting for prestigious global academic publishers including ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) and SPIE Digital Library. Specialized in XML markups, DTD validation, and advanced EPUB3 production for technical and scientific literature. ASCE Client (XML Workflow): Processed complex engineering manuscripts, journals, and conference proceedings into structured JATS XML / Custom DTD formats according to strict ASCE publishing standards. Handled technical math equations (MathType/LaTeX) and complex data tables to ensure 100% semantic accuracy in XML tags. Executed automated and manual XML validation tools to resolve validation errors, broken cross-references, and tag mismatches prior to delivery. SPIE Books Client (EPUB Workflow): Formatted and converted highly technical scientific books and monographs into valid EPUB3 (Reflowable & Fixed Layout) formats for the SPIE Digital Library. Custom-styled complex layouts using CSS and HTML5, managing inline figures, technical diagrams, and hyperlinked citations. Conducted multi-device quality assurance testing (Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Adobe Digital Editions) to ensure responsive rendering and zero display glitches. General Workflow & Quality Control: Collaborated with editorial and prepress teams to meet tight production schedules while maintaining zero-defect deliverables. Maintained pre-flight error logs and updated documentation for specific workflow requirements across both clients. Key Skills: Adobe InDesign, 3B2 Sotftware, Oxygen XML Editor, Epsilion, MathType, JATS XML, Custom DTD Validation, EPUB3 (Reflowable), HTML5 & CSS3 Styling, Book Typesetting & Typography, Scientific & Engineering Content Structuring, Technical Table & Math Formatting, Multi-Device EPUB QA Testing, Amazon KDP & IngramSpark Compliance, Pre-flight Error Debugging, Cross-Reference Hyperlinking, Accessibility Epub.

Senior Associate in Indesign Paginator and Epub Specialist

Ninestars Information Technologies Pvt • Tiempo completo

Nov 2019 - Jul 2025 • 5 yrs 8 mos

Worked as a Digital Publishing Specialist managing end-to-end production workflows for premier academic publishers, specializing in precision pagination, JATS XML conversion, and advanced EPUB development. Indiana University Press (Pagination & JATS XML Conversion): Executed professional pagination for academic monographs, books, and peer-reviewed journals, ensuring strict adherence to publisher typography, design templates, and complex layout guidelines (running heads, footnotes, indices, and tables). Performed high-accuracy JATS XML conversions for scholarly research papers, adhering strictly to NLM/JATS DTD standards (Tag Library versions 1.1/1.2/1.3). Applied granular semantic tagging for article metadata, author affiliations, abstracts, body text, math elements (MathML), and extensive bibliographic reference lists. Conducted automated DTD parsing and schema validation to ensure zero-error XML feeds for seamless integration into scholarly databases and distribution systems. Notre-Dame Publishing (EPUB Development & QA): Developed and formatted standards-compliant EPUB 2 and EPUB3 publications (both Reflowable) for academic, theological, and literary titles. Engineered robust CSS3 styling, OPF, NCX, and navigation files to maintain design fidelity and interactive table-of-contents structures across diverse digital layouts. Performed rigorous cross-platform Quality Assurance (QA) and troubleshooting using EPUBCheck, Kindle Previewer, and Apple Books to ensure complete compliance with IDPF/W3C specifications. Technical Stack: JATS XML, NLM DTD, HTML5, CSS3, MathML, EPUB 2/3 (Reflowable), Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe InDesign, Epsilion, EPUBChecker, Ace by Daisy, Kindle Previewer.

XML and Epub Specialist

TRIKEN • Tiempo completo

Aug 2017 - Oct 2019 • 2 yrs 2 mos

Clients Handled: AEL Data Solutions | Silicon Publishers Managed end-to-end eBook conversion and digital typesetting for AEL Data Solutions and Silicon Publishers. Specialized in high-complexity fixed-layout EPUB3 production, precise visual asset placement, and interactive media integration for children's books and image-heavy recipe/cookbooks. Children's Book Formatting (Fixed Layout EPUB3): Designed pixel-perfect Fixed Layout (FXL) EPUB3 files preserving original artwork, full-bleed images, precise text placement, and overlay positioning. Integrated Read-Aloud audio sync (Media Overlays / SMIL files) and text-magnification (Region Magnification / Pop-up text) for enhanced interactivity on Kindle Kids and Apple Books. Cookbooks & Food Recipe Formatting: Handled complex, multi-column layouts, ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, high-resolution food photography, and measurement tables. Created interactive, hyperlinked Tables of Contents (TOC) and recipe index navigation for seamless reader usability. Complex eBook Production & Quality Control: Converted highly complex design files (Adobe InDesign) with inline graphics, sidebars, footnotes, callout boxes, and custom typography into valid EPUB3 and KF8 (MOBI) formats. Applied advanced HTML5/CSS3 styling for fixed dimensions, viewport rendering, absolute positioning, and custom fonts across all target viewports. Executed multi-device pre-flight QA testing on Amazon Kindle (Paperwhite, Fire), Apple iBooks, Kobo, and Adobe Digital Editions using EpubCheck and FlightDeck to guarantee zero validation errors. Key Skills: Fixed Layout EPUB3 (FXL), Epsilion Editior, Children's Book Formatting, Recipe & Cookbook Layout, Media Overlays (Read-Aloud SMIL), Text Pop-Up / Region Magnification, Adobe InDesign to EPUB, Complex CSS3 Absolute Positioning, HTML5, Kindle KF8 / FXL Setup, Multi-Device QA & Pre-flight Validation.