Kay Ploesser
@kayploesser
I create developer documentation and build software for cloud, SaaS, AI, and Web3 products.
What I'm looking for
I've created developer documentation for TON Foundation, Gcore, IOD, Dashbird, and Moesif, covering API documentation, release notes, explainers, guides, tutorials, and documentation processes. At TON Foundation, I researched LLM-powered automations to help documentation keep pace with modern engineering teams.
Alongside writing, I've built software across cloud, mobile, analytics, and Web3. I implemented an Arweave ecosystem web crawler in TypeScript that indexes ArNS-hosted websites as Parquet files for permanent storage on Arweave, built a health and fitness streaming app, and wrote a book on React. I've also grown tech blogs to 10K+ yearly readers, managed SaaS social media and newsletters, and mentored aspiring technical writers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
I researched how documentation processes can be optimised with LLM-powered automations to keep up with the development velocity of modern engineering teams.
Provided technical writing services for a company specializing in cloud and edge computing, with a focus on serverless and security topics.
Provided software consulting services, leveraging expertise in technical writing, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain technologies.
I received a grant to research and implement a web crawler for the Arweave ecosystem, that leverages AR.IO gateways and ArNS domains.
I built a crawler with TypeScript that indexed ArNS-hosted websites as Parquet files and stores them permanently on Arweave.
Created and maintained technical documentation, including release notes and API documentation, for a cloud and edge computing company.
Engaged in developer relations for a serverless monitoring platform, focusing on technical writing and community outreach.
Supported developer relations for an API analytics platform, creating technical documentation and managing social media presence.
Lecturer
Merz Akademie
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)
Delivered guest lectures on web development and related topics at a state-recognized university of design, art, and media.
Lecturer
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)
Worked as Lecturer at Merz Akademie, Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart, staatlich anerkannt.
Built a video and audio streaming app for a health and fitness startup.
I wrote a book on React.
Building frontends and analytics software for indoor navigation systems.
Professional development
Career Break
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Master's studies, open-source development.
Front-End and API Development
Provided software consulting services, focusing on media informatics and technical solutions.
API development
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FernUniversität in Hagen
Master of Science, Computer Science
2011 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at FernUniversität in Hagen.
FernUniversität in Hagen
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Computer Science
2011 - 2027
Stuttgart Media University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science and Media
2007 - 2011
Stuttgart Media University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Media
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Media at Stuttgart Media University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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