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Brock M.

Clayton, North Carolina

$90/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Is your documentation outdated, difficult to maintain, or slowing down your team? I help software companies modernize documentation systems, improve content quality, and reduce the time required to maintain enterprise documentation. For more than 20 years, I've helped software companies transform complex products into clear, maintainable documentation. From enterprise SaaS platforms to specialized engineering software, I enjoy solving difficult documentation problems and building Help systems that scale as products evolve. Services Documentation Modernization Legacy Help system improvements Information architecture Content reorganization Documentation health assessments MadCap Flare HTML5 Help PDF Outputs CSS customization Content reuse Publishing Troubleshooting Technical Documentation User Guides Administrator Guides Online Help Release Notes API Documentation Documentation Engineering Content reuse Documentation architecture Azure DevOps integration Publishing workflows AI-assisted documentation Documentation process improvement Whether you need a MadCap Flare expert for a short engagement or a consultant to modernize an entire documentation ecosystem, I can quickly understand your product, improve documentation quality, and deliver maintainable documentation that scales. I'd love to discuss your project.

  • MadCap Software
  • Technical Documentation
  • Information Architecture
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Camtasia
  • Knowledge Management
  • AI Content Creation
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Management
  • Fix Documentation
  • Process Documentation
  • Product Documentation
  • Technical Documentation Management
  • Procedure Documentation
  • Software Documentation
  • SaaS
Shivanshi S.

Noida, India

$30/hr
4.9
258 jobs

I have completed my Master's Degree in Computer Science Engineering & have worked as a WordPress/PHP developer in India. For the last few years, I worked full-time in a leadership role in SaaS marketing, where I built content strategies, managed writers, and delivered documentation and marketing content for product launches. I’m now back on Upwork and ready to take on new client projects with the same level of ownership and quality. I create clear, compelling, and technically accurate content that helps SaaS and tech companies improve search & AI-driven visibility, increase user adoption, and support revenue-focused marketing goals. With 10+ years of experience across AI, cloud, WordPress, cybersecurity, and tech businesses, I specialize in writing content that is both deeply technical and highly engaging. ✅ What I Deliver Every piece I create is optimized for clarity, search performance, and business goals. My work is always grounded in solid technical understanding. - SEO- and AEO-optimized blogs, articles, and landing pages - Technical writing and SaaS documentation - Product copy, newsletters, and email campaigns - Content planning, editing, and proofreading - Marketing content strategy and execution - eBooks, whitepapers, and long-form content - Video scripts ✅ Industries & Topics I Specialize In I enjoy writing about cutting-edge technologies and digital products, particularly in areas where clarity and engagement are key. Some of my favorite subjects include: - Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Office 365, Networking, Cloud Services - Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP, RPA, AR/VR - Web & Software: WordPress themes and plugins, software modules, apps, digital products - Security & Blockchain: Cybersecurity, Blockchain, ICOs - Services & eCommerce: Digital services, marketplaces, online stores & client-facing content What You Can Expect From Me - Plagiarism-free write-ups - 100% human-crafted, research-backed content (unless your requirement states otherwise) - Clean, accurate writing free of grammatical, factual, or structural errors - SEO and AEO optimization built into every piece - Content tailored to your audience, brand voice & business goals - Strategic thinking, proactive communication & reliable delivery - Content that delivers value to readers and supports conversions for your business Tools & Tech I Work With I’m highly tech-savvy and comfortable using a wide range of AI and non-AI tools to improve quality, efficiency, and accuracy across content workflows. These include: SEO tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Surfer, RankMath, Yoast AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini (strictly for research, ideation & QA -- and sometimes for generating visuals) Quality & analysis tools: Grammarly, DeepL, Hemingway, Linguix, originality & structure checkers Localization & rewriting: DeepL, localization QA tools Project management: Notion, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, HubStaff and BaseCamp Documentation tools: Confluence, GitBook, Google Workspace, MS 365 I am available 40 hours a week. I am confident in managing end-to-end content projects, mentoring content teams, and creating outputs that resonate with audiences and drive business impact. Looking forward to working with you :) Thanks and Regards, Shivanshi

  • API Documentation
  • Documentation
  • Technical Manual
  • Technical Translation
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • English to Hindi Translation
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Documentation
  • Software Documentation
  • AI Writing Generator
  • Instruction Manual
  • User Guide Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • User Manual
  • Computer Science
  • AI Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Product Documentation
Cassiano F.

Florianópolis, Brazil

$35/hr
4.5
114 jobs

Most SaaS and API companies don't have a writing problem, they have an ownership problem. AI generates drafts, engineers push updates, someone creates a docs drafts, and suddenly your technical documentation is outdated, your support team is still fielding the same questions, and nobody's accountable. I fix that. Whether you need a one-time project done right or a technical writer to own your documentation long-term, I treat every engagement like a product, not a task. I'm an Expert-Vetted technical writer with 7+ years of experience and a background in software engineering. I've helped 100+ SaaS and API-first companies cut support tickets by 50% and increase product adoption by 80% by building documentation that stays accurate, useful, and scales with the product. What I can take off your plate: ✅ API Documentation: REST, OpenAPI, Webhooks, Auth, SDKs ✅ SaaS Documentation & Product Guides ✅ Help Center & Knowledge Base Architecture ✅ Developer Portals & Developer Documentation ✅ AI Product Documentation & Integration Guides ✅ User Manuals, Tutorials & Onboarding Documentation ✅ Documentation Audits, Revamps & Content Gap Analysis ✅ Technical Blogs, Whitepapers & Explainers Why not just use AI? You can, and you probably have. The problem isn't generating content. It's that AI writes but doesn't own. It doesn't know when something breaks, when a new feature changes a workflow, or when a user manual is quietly misleading your customers. I use AI where it adds speed, like drafts, code samples, and consistency checks. I apply my own judgment where it matters, bringing my expertise to strategy, structure, technical accuracy, and accountability. You get documentation that moves faster than hiring an agency and is more reliable than running on AI alone. How I work: 1️⃣ Audit your existing technical documentation and surface gaps costing you users 2️⃣ Define a content architecture and documentation strategy before writing a word 3️⃣ Write precise, workflow-driven content, no filler, no feature dumps 4️⃣ Deliver on time, with clear communication throughout 5️⃣ For clients who want ongoing coverage, I scale the engagement, keeping documentation current as the product evolves I work directly with engineering, product, DevRel, and founders. I'm proficient with Readme, Docusaurus, Mintlify, Fumadocs, Stoplight, GitBook, Swagger, and Postman, and I integrate into your team via Slack or Microsoft Teams from day one. If you want a technical writer who takes genuine ownership of your documentation and stays accountable for the results, let's talk.

  • API Documentation
  • API
  • Documentation
  • Tech & IT
  • User Manual
  • OpenAPI
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • Markdown
  • Instruction Manual
  • Swagger
  • Software
  • Software Documentation
  • SaaS
Javeria Q.

Brampton, Canada

$30/hr
4.9
5 jobs

[𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: August 1st, 2026] ✅ Top Rated | 100+ Hours Worked | 5-Star Client Reviews | $4K+ Earned 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. They struggle because users don't know how to use them. Confusing documentation leads to support tickets, frustrated users, slower onboarding, and lost productivity. If your team constantly answers the same questions, explains the same workflows, or relies on scattered notes. The real problem isn't the product. It's the documentation. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻. I'm a Technical Documentation Specialist with 5+ years of experience helping SaaS companies, software teams, startups, and enterprise organizations transform complex systems into clear, structured, and user-friendly documentation. 👉 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. I create documentation systems that reduce confusion, improve adoption, and help users succeed faster. 𝗪̲𝗵̲𝗮̲𝘁̲ ̲𝗜̲ ̲𝗦̲𝗽̲𝗲̲𝗰̲𝗶̲𝗮̲𝗹̲𝗶̲𝘇̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗜̲𝗻̲ ✔ 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 User-focused documentation that helps customers understand features, workflows, onboarding, and product functionality. ✔ 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Clear, developer-friendly API references, endpoint documentation, authentication guides, and integration instructions. ✔ 𝗦𝗢𝗣𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures that improve consistency and simplify internal operations. ✔ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Well-structured self-service documentation that reduces support requests and improves customer experience. ✔ 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 Comprehensive guides for software platforms, systems, applications, and business tools. ✔ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Documentation for operations, onboarding, training processes, workflows, and knowledge management. ✔ 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Turning messy notes, outdated content, and scattered documents into organized, professional documentation. 𝗪̲𝗵̲𝗮̲𝘁̲ ̲𝗠̲𝗮̲𝗸̲𝗲̲𝘀̲ ̲𝗠̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗗̲𝗶̲𝗳̲𝗳̲𝗲̲𝗿̲𝗲̲𝗻̲𝘁̲ Most writers can write. Few can understand systems. Many documentation projects fail because the writer focuses on words instead of usability. 👉 My approach combines technical understanding with user-focused communication. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: ✔ Documentation written for real users, not just stakeholders ✔ Complex processes simplified without losing accuracy ✔ Consistent structure across large documentation systems ✔ Better onboarding and user adoption ✔ Documentation that scales with your product I focus on making information easy to find, easy to understand, and easy to use. 𝗧̲𝘆̲𝗽̲𝗲̲𝘀̲ ̲𝗼̲𝗳̲ ̲𝗣̲𝗿̲𝗼̲𝗷̲𝗲̲𝗰̲𝘁̲𝘀̲ ̲𝗜̲ ̲𝗪̲𝗼̲𝗿̲𝗸̲ ̲𝗢̲𝗻̲ → SaaS product documentation → API documentation projects → User manuals & instruction guides → SOP creation & process mapping → Internal operations documentation → Employee onboarding guides → Knowledge bases & help centers → Technical whitepapers & case studies → Software implementation guides → Enterprise workflow documentation 𝗧̲𝗼̲𝗼̲𝗹̲𝘀̲ ̲&̲ ̲𝗗̲𝗼̲𝗰̲𝘂̲𝗺̲𝗲̲𝗻̲𝘁̲𝗮̲𝘁̲𝗶̲𝗼̲𝗻̲ ̲𝗦̲𝘁̲𝗮̲𝗰̲𝗸̲ Confluence • Notion • SharePoint Microsoft Office • Google Workspace Jira • Trello • Asana Lucidchart • Whimsical • Loom Canva • Clipchamp ChatGPT • Claude 𝗪̲𝗵̲𝘆̲ ̲𝗖̲𝗹̲𝗶̲𝗲̲𝗻̲𝘁̲𝘀̲ ̲𝗖̲𝗵̲𝗼̲𝗼̲𝘀̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗠̲𝗲̲ ✔ 5+ years of technical documentation experience ✔ Strong understanding of SaaS and software products ✔ Ability to simplify highly technical concepts ✔ Structured and scalable documentation systems ✔ Detail-oriented and highly organized workflow ✔ Reliable communication and on-time delivery Most clients come with scattered notes, outdated documentation, or complex systems. I help transform them into documentation that users, customers, and teams can actually rely on. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 If you are building software, scaling operations, or improving internal processes and need documentation that's clear, professional, and easy to follow... 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀. I will help you create documentation that reduces confusion, improves adoption, and supports your product long after launch. Keywords: technical writer, technical documentation specialist, SaaS documentation, API documentation writer, SOP writer, user guide writer, software documentation expert, knowledge base writer, help center documentation, process documentation specialist, onboarding documentation, developer documentation, instruction manual writer, technical content writer, enterprise documentation.

  • API Documentation
  • Documentation
  • Git
  • Technical Writing
  • User Manual
  • Instruction Manual
  • Tutorial
  • Blog Content
  • Copywriting
  • Markdown
  • HelpDocs
  • Markup
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Online Formatting
  • Article Writing
Anne C.

Antipolo City, Philippines

$15/hr
4.9
173 jobs

Let’s talk and work on your projects together! (I LOVE AND GENUINELY HELP STARTUPS! 📈🚀) Until now, a lot of my clients still have me for work at times they need help. I work with integrity and deliver only with my best leading to having a good relationship with them. What I can do for you: • Software Testing Services (Manual and Automated) • UI Testing (Cross-browser and Cross-device) • API and Performance Testing • AI Prompt Testing • Vibe Code Apps (and fix through prompts) • Site Audit (Shopify, WooCommerce and the like) • Technical Documentation and Writing • Editing/Proofreading • Building WordPress Websites • Technical Support / Assistance • Project Management How and where I can be of help: • Analyzing users stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility • Execute all levels of testing (Exploratory, UI, Regression, Smoke & Sanity, Functional, Usability, Performance, and UAT) • Help AI apps get smarter by testing and providing feedback • Create Web and Mobile Apps via AI • Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies, bug reports with annotation • Writing Knowledge Bases and Manuals - Technical Documentation - User Guides • Provide technical support, feedback and recommendations based on best practices What I can offer for the team: • 10+ years of experience as a Software Tester (Web and Mobile) • 2+ years of using AI heavily for product testing • 8+ years doing Technical Documentation w/ close coordination w/ developers on a daily basis • 5+ years of BPO experience as a Technical Support/Helpdesk • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision • Sense of ownership, critical thinker and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Team player with Good time-management skills I am very open and flexible on my approach and to discussions to meet each client's needs. Work with integrity. Deliver with quality and excellence. I can only commit to these. Anything you need help with? I will always be glad to be of assistance. Send me a message. 📩

  • Technical Documentation
  • Web Testing
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Bug Tracking & Reports
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • API Testing
  • Cross Browser & Device Compatibility
  • Prompt Engineering
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • LLM Prompt
Kunal K.

Buxar, India

$35/hr
5.0
21 jobs

Most technical writers haven't shipped the product they're documenting. I have. I'm a backend engineer (Python, Django, distributed systems at Deloitte USI) and the solo founder of APIEngine — a developer-focused BaaS where I wrote every endpoint, every doc page, and every SDK guide myself. So when I write API documentation for your team, I'm writing it the way I'd want to read it as the developer integrating it at 2am. My approach: Explanation first. Marketing second. Complex systems get broken into structured, step-by-step guides developers can actually follow — not marketing copy dressed up as documentation. What I write: - API documentation (REST, OAuth, JWT, webhooks) - SDK guides and integration walkthroughs - Developer portals and reference docs - Technical blog posts (backend systems, AI, architecture) - System design and architecture write-ups Stack I write about with real fluency: Python, Django, DRF, FastAPI · Node.js · PostgreSQL, Redis · GCP, Docker · REST, OAuth 2.0, JWT · OpenAPI/Swagger · Markdown, GitHub Why this matters for your project: I won't ask your engineers to explain what JWT is. I won't write docs that need a second pass to fix technical inaccuracies. I won't pad word counts. I'll ask the questions a developer would actually have, and write the doc that answers them. Check the portfolio below for live samples — APIEngine's documentation, published technical articles on Medium and unite.ai, and paid client work for Polotno and Getint. If you're building a developer-facing product and need documentation that reduces support tickets instead of generating them, send me the brief. I'll tell you within a day whether I'm the right fit.

  • API Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Documentation
  • Software Documentation
  • REST API
  • Django
  • Python
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Spring Boot
  • Node.js
  • Markdown
  • Swagger
  • OpenAPI
  • Salesforce
  • Web Development
  • Software Development
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Database
  • Docker

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