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Shanika W.

Mawathagama, Sri Lanka

$40/hr
4.9
537 jobs
Hello there, Do you want to know about me? Let me introduce myself. ๐ŸŽ“ Education I am a Computer Science graduate from the top-ranked engineering university in Sri Lanka. ๐Ÿ’ป Professional Background I started my career as a Software Engineer at WSO2, one of the worldโ€™s leading open-source companies. ๐Ÿ’ป With over 8 years of experience, I have worked as both a Software Engineer and a Technical Writer. Currently, I provide the following technical writing services as a freelancer: ๐Ÿ“˜ User guides or product manuals ๐Ÿ“š API Documentation ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ SDK References ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Developer Guides or Tutorials ๐Ÿ“‚ Knowledge Base Articles I can create documentation for any audience, whether itโ€™s a user guide for a SaaS application used by non-technical people or API documentation for developers. I also have the ability to break down complex concepts in a way that non-technical end users can easily understand. I can present content in a simple style with proper screenshots and step-by-step guides that are easy to follow. ๐Ÿ”ง On the other hand, thanks to my development background, I can create documentation specifically targeted at developer audiences. I have experience with essentially all the tools typically required for a project like this. โžก๏ธ Documentation tools: Swagger, YAML, Sphinx, Docusaurus โžก๏ธ Formats: Markdown, reStructuredText (RST) โžก๏ธ API testing tools: Postman โžก๏ธ DevOps & version control: GitHub, Docker โžก๏ธ Project management tools: Asana, Jira โžก๏ธ Programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP ๐ŸŒŸ What sets me apart is the depth of my experience and the wide range of tools Iโ€™ve worked with, making it easy for me to adapt to any environment. ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ That's not all. I am very good at writing technical blog articles and have already written over 400 articles. If you type my name into Google, you will find many articles I have written across various websites. ๐Ÿ† The success of my freelancing career as a Technical Writer is reflected in the companies I have worked with. I have collaborated with large enterprises as well as small to medium-sized high-growth companies, including โžค Splunk โžค Filestack โžค Sencha โžค APIlayer โžค RapidAPI โžค BMC.com โžค LogicMonitor โžค Komodor โžค Cherry Servers โžค Digication โžค Synmax โžค Cloudinary โžค Lokalise โžค Phrase โ€ฆand many more! If youโ€™re looking for a Technical Writer with immense experience, proven skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality content, Iโ€™d love to collaborate with you. ๐Ÿค
  • Software Documentation
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Data Science
  • Blog Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • React
  • DevOps
  • Kubernetes
  • API Documentation
  • Technical Copywriting
  • User Guide Writing
  • QA Testing
Wisdom N.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
15 jobs
I'm Wisdom, known as the "Docs Guru." With over seven years of experience as a Technical Writer specializing in API Documentation, I work with companies worldwide to showcase their innovative solutions to diverse audiences. My expertise lies in collaborating with SaaS providers. I am passionate about docs-as-code, workflow optimization, SaaS/API integration, style guide development, and creating engaging visual resources. My skills involve creating developer-focused documentation for web services, APIs, libraries, and software products. I have a wide range of experience, from precise API references to hands-on tutorials, walkthroughs, sample applications, and comprehensive best practices guides. What sets me apart is my ability to manage the entire documentation process, from start to ongoing maintenance, ensuring a seamless experience for my clients. In addition, I am well-versed in various documentation tools available in the market and can effectively implement tools that suit a company's specific needs. This includes recent API documentation tools such as Mintlify, Redocly, Readme, Postman, Spotlight. Embracing a modern approach to documentation, I prioritize user research, usability testing, and automation methods. Drawing inspiration from DevOps principles, I infuse a software development mindset into every project, ensuring client documentation evolves in sync with their products, promoting scalability and adaptability.
  • Technical Documentation
  • Technical Documentation Management
  • Software Documentation
  • Blog Writing
  • Android App Development
  • Dart
  • Kotlin
  • Mobile App Development
  • Technical Writing
  • API Documentation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Coaching
  • Software Development
  • GitHub
  • Git
David F.

Bareilly, India

$23/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I am a User Manual specialist. I also gather customer requirements and document Business Requirements Documents and then translate them into Software Requirements Specifications based on the proposed Prototype.
  • Technical Documentation
  • Documentation
  • Tech & IT
  • Instruction Manual
  • Technical Writing
  • User Manual
  • User Guide Writing
  • Product Documentation
  • Requirements Specification
Amit S.

Pune, India

$30/hr
4.7
58 jobs
We help startups and product companies scale faster with AI development, chatbot development, and consulting solutions. Our small yet expert team comprises AI developers, DevOps engineers, UI/UX experts, and certified Technical Writers, supporting global clients across various industries, including MedTech, FinTech, LegalTech, Telecom, EdTech, and Compliance. We deliver: - Custom AI chatbots, NLP, and RAG pipelines - MVP builds, SaaS integration, and startup consulting - Content migration (Markdown, DOCX, FrameMaker โ†’ DITA/XML) & CCMS migration - Custom CMS platforms and documentation portals Open to fixed-cost, retainer, or partnership models, we combine technical depth with project management. If you need an AI developer, chatbot developer, or startup consultant to drive an AI-first content strategy, letโ€™s collaborate. The following list provides the technical skills in Technical Authoring & Content Frameworks ------------------------------------- - DITA-XML (Learning & Training, TechDocs, Specialized Doctypes) - DocBook, S1000D, JATS, SCORM packaging - Markdown, AsciiDoc, reStructuredText (RST) - API Documentation (Swagger / OpenAPI, Postman, RAML) - Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured โ†’ structured mapping) - MadCap Flare, RoboHelp - Oxygen XML Author/Editor - Structured writing & Information Architecture Some of the CCMS & Content Platforms in which I have expertise ----------------------------------------------- - Heretto - SDL Tridion Docs - IXIASOFT CCMS - Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Docs / Sites - Astoria CCMS - Paligo - Custom GitHub/GitLab-based DITA repositories - Strapi (Headless CMS) - Contentful, Sanity CMS, WordPress (structured workflows) Development & Integration Frameworks Skills ------------------------------------------------------------- - Python (ETL, content parsing, NLP pipelines) - XSLT / XQuery / XPath (DITA-OT, DocBook transformations) - Java / Ant (DITA-OT custom plugins) - Node.js / Express (chatbot APIs, CMS integration) - React / Next.js (frontend for doc portals & dashboards) - REST API & GraphQL integrations - Docker, Kubernetes (DevOps for content delivery pipelines) - Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, GCP - Vector DBs: Qdrant, Milvus, Pinecone (for AI retrieval)
  • Software Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • API Documentation
  • HTML5
  • XPath
  • XML
  • HTML
  • XSLT
  • Bootstrap
  • User Interface Design
  • Hugo
  • CSS
  • API
  • Chatbot Development
  • AI Consulting
Bryan M.

Blairsville, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
4.6
50 jobs
An effective detailed individual with over 18-years of experience in quality/project engineering and technical document writing. Proven skills and documented accomplishments in the areas of corrective and preventive actions using statistical, six sigma, and lean manufacturing concepts, quality management system development (i.e., policy and procedure) with upper management interaction, customer and supplier interaction, internal and external auditing, metrology and calibration, employee training, etc. As a professional quality/project engineer, I have experience in the following manufacturing industries: Medical, Steel, Automotive, Semi-Conductor, Heavy Equipment, Valves, and Meters.
  • Technical Manual
  • Technical Writing
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Document Management System
  • Training & Development
  • Statistical Analysis
  • ISO 9001
  • Business Writing
  • White Paper Writing
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Article Writing
  • QA Engineering
  • Process Documentation
  • ISO 14001
  • Management Consulting
Yusuf I.

Abuja, Nigeria

$50/hr
5.0
34 jobs
๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€ TL;DR: Experienced, outcome-driven technical writer with a strong engineering backgroundโ€”I create documentation and content that ACTUALLY CREATES measurable results. If youโ€™re tired of content that looks good but doesnโ€™t move the needle, youโ€™re in the right place. Hi, Iโ€™m Yusuf โ€” a technical writer and DevRel engineer with 6+ years of experience helping software companies scale adoption, improve developer experience, and grow traffic. Unlike most writers who just hand off docs or blogs, I GUARANTEE measurable outcomes: higher SEO rankings, more mentions by AI tools like ChatGPT, faster user onboarding, reduced support tickets, and stronger product adoption. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Proven Results โ€ข Helicone (YC-backed AI startup): Wrote & optimized 50+ blogs + 15+ tutorials + built dev portals โ†’ 20% month-over-month growth in traffic, conversions, and rankings. Top mentions in AI tools. โ€ข Homie (AI PM tool): Built full docs site (Next.js) + wrote 50+ pieces โ†’ drove an 85% spike in user growth in 1 month and 30% monthly boost in adoption. โ€ข Flare Network: Authored docs for a 28k+ dev community โ†’ contributed to a 30%+ increase in product adoption. โ€ข OKX (crypto giant): Led a team producing 150+ technical articles โ†’ scaled content quality & SEO across global platforms. And lots more... ๐Ÿ›  What I Bring โ€ข Documentation that reduces churn: Clear, concise onboarding + API docs that cut support tickets. โ€ข Content that converts: SEO-driven blogs & tutorials that grow traffic and bring users in. โ€ข AI/GEO-optimized content: Iโ€™m an expert in AI Engine Optimization and have successfully helped startups become the most frequently mentioned in their industry by tools like ChatGPT and Geminiโ€”validated with Atlas data. โ€ข Developer-first approach: Strong professional engineering background (6+ years of TypeScript, React, Solidity, Node.js, Python) means I can write docs that devs actually trust. โ€ข Full-stack delivery: From writing to building developer portals (Next.js, GitBook, MkDocs, SwaggerUI). โ€ข Outcome tracking: Iโ€™ll help you set up baseline analytics, dashboards, or event tracking before writing, so results are measurable from day one. ๐Ÿ’ก What to Expect When Working with Me Most writers focus on just words. I deliver outcomes you can measure: adoption, SEO growth, and reduced support burden. With built-in tracking and post-launch reporting, youโ€™ll see the direct business impact of every piece I create. Iโ€™m open to performance-based compensation alongside traditional fixed or hourly structures, so your investment is directly tied to measurable results. You've built a great productโ€”you know that...but not everyone does; let me help you show them ๐Ÿ™‚
  • Technical Documentation
  • Article Writing
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • API Documentation
  • User Guide Writing
  • User Manual
  • Technical Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • White Paper Writing
  • AI Content Writing
  • Swagger
  • Markdown
  • SaaS

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