About

As an experienced technical writer in SaaS and API documentation, I bring a blend of skills specific to technical writing (docs-as-code, editing, setting up style guides), as well as technical expertise including; understanding of JavaScript and Python, web development and RESTful APIs. In line with content design best practices, I can also create visual aids such as diagrams and videos.

Skills

I have worked with:

  • docs-as-code: git (client: GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket), Markdown
  • Programming languages: Familiar with JavaScript, Python and Java
  • Content Management Systems: Paligo, Cosima
  • Adobe CC ( Illustrator | InDesign | Framemaker)
  • DITA, single-sourcing
  • CI/CD
  • Confluence & Jira
  • Diagramming: draw.io, Figma, mermaid

Side projects:

  • browser-based game with JavaScript and Phaser framework. Try it out! Evil Twin game

Work experience

Technical Writer | Freelance (SCAYLE/e-commerce) Nov. 2023 ― Present

API Technical Writer | Softserve for Atlassian Apr. 2022 ― Jul. 2023

Technical Writer | XTM Sep. 2020 ― Mar. 2022

Technical Writer | Etteplan Feb. 2019 ― July 2020

Editor | DTP Mediaservice July 2018 ― Dec. 2018

Digital Designer | Freelance June 2016 ― June 2018

Education

Postgraduate Certificate Interactive Media | Nottingham Trent University Oct. 2018 ― Jun. 2018

BTEC Web Design | City College Brighton Oct. 2014 ― June 2015

BA Fine Art (Hons) | University of the Arts London, Camberwell College Oct. 2008 ― June 2011

Art & Design Diploma (Graphic Design Pathway) | University of the Arts London, Central St Martins College Sept. 2007― June 2008

Further education

Mastering API Documentation 2024

Python for Data Science, AI & Development | IBM 2023

Introduction to Data Analytics | IBM 2023

Information Visualization | Interaction Design Foundation Sep. 2021

The Practical Guide To Usability | Interaction Design Foundation June 2021

Documentation with JSON and XML | LinkedIn Learning Dec. 2019

Introduction to Web APIs | LinkedIn Learning Oct. 2019

Front End Web Development/Beginner JavaScript | TeamTreehouse June 2017