Iryna Horodetska
@irynahorodetska
Technical writer and editor with 8+ years crafting clear, user-focused documentation.
What I'm looking for
I am a technical writer and editor with over eight years of experience producing user guides, manuals, API references, and ecommerce and banking documentation for internal and external clients.
I have worked as a technical writer, documentation specialist, proofreader and editor for companies across Canada, Turkey, and Ukraine, delivering clear, well-formatted materials that improve usability and readability.
My strengths include analyzing business requirements, translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly materials, and effective client and stakeholder communication to gather requirements and deliver quality documentation on deadline.
I work well in cross-functional teams, apply Scrum and Kanban methodologies, and leverage tools such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MySQL, Google Docs, Jira and Confluence to manage and publish documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Proofreader
Coates Group
Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 (9 months)
Provided proofreading and editing services for client-facing and technical content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across deliverables during a contract engagement.
Authored and edited technical documentation for banking stakeholders, improving clarity and compliance across internal and external materials during a contractor role.
Technical Documentation Specialist
Akinon
Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)
Prepared and maintained technical documentation and user-facing guides for e-commerce projects, ensuring consistency and usability across platforms.
Technical Writer / Proofreader
Baykar Technologies
Oct 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Developed and edited technical manuals and project documentation, supporting engineering teams and improving documentation quality for technical audiences.
Lecturer / Assistant Professor
Chernivtsi National Y. Fedkovych University
Sep 2010 - Mar 2018 (7 years 6 months)
Taught courses in Germanic languages and English philology, supervised students, and contributed to curriculum development over multiple years.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SoftServe IT Academy (Chernivtsi, Ukraine)
Certificate, Software Manual Control Quality
2017 - 2017
Completed coursework on Software Manual Control Quality at SoftServe IT Academy.
Chernivtsi National Y. Fedkovych University
PhD, Germanic Languages
2012 - 2015
Completed a PhD in Germanic Languages at Chernivtsi National Y. Fedkovych University.
Chernivtsi National Y. Fedkovych University
Master of Arts, Philology, English Language and Literature
2009 - 2010
Grade: cum laude
Completed an MA (cum laude) in Philology, English Language and Literature at Chernivtsi National Y. Fedkovych University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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