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Nick Vigilante

@nickvigilante

Head of Documentation who builds docs-as-code pipelines and clear developer documentation.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I want to lead documentation that ships with each product release—building docs-as-code, linting, and style systems that improve quality and accessibility. I’m excited to collaborate cross-functionally and keep learning new tools to boost productivity.

I’m a technical writer and documentation infrastructure engineer with 10+ years of experience across open-source platforms, developer Microsoft products, and enterprise software. I own documentation end-to-end—from writing and editing API and conceptual content to building CI/CD pipelines, linting systems, and style frameworks that scale docs-as-code workflows.

At TileDB, I led the complete rebuild and ongoing improvement of a 450-page documentation site, including TileDB Academy, while partnering with Engineering and Product to ship documentation alongside every release. I established a comprehensive style guide (grounded in Microsoft, Google, and Red Hat standards), designed a 20-tool linting suite with 30+ custom Vale rules plus Python-based fixers, and delivered documentation training to cross-functional teams. I also enjoy contributing hands-on to open-source APIs through development and QA testing, and I’m motivated by knowledge sharing and building documentation that’s user-friendly, transparent, and privacy-respecting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TileDB logoTI
Current

Head of Documentation

TileDB

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Drove a complete rebuild and ongoing improvement of a 450-page documentation site, including TileDB Academy. Owned end-to-end documentation engineering—authored Python/R tutorials and API references, partnered on release planning, established style standards, and built a 20-tool linting suite with 30+ custom Vale rules.

TileDB logoTI

Senior Technical Writer

TileDB

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year)

Rebuilt and continuously improved a 450-page documentation site (including TileDB Academy) as the sole writer/editor. Partnered with Engineering and Product to ship documentation coverage with every release, implemented Microsoft/Google/Red Hat grounded style standards, and delivered training for a 40-person Engineering and Product organization.

Cockroach Labs logoCL

Technical Writer

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 (8 months)

Wrote and maintained CockroachDB documentation with engineering collaboration on new features, schema updates, and data migrations. Streamlined release note generation by consolidating per-release notes into a single version page, reducing writer toil and improving the reader experience.

TI

Senior SQL Developer

TCT Inc.

Feb 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Developed full-stack, SQL-based compensation management applications in the beqom platform for financial services clients. Built and customized database objects and test cases based on requirements from regulatory and project teams, and created best practices, documentation, and training for end users and developers.

AL

Independent Contractor

AFAK Solutions, LLC

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 (8 months)

Provided hardware and software infrastructure support, including upgrades to existing systems. Performed structural review and enhancements to slide decks and course materials for professional development training.

Appian Corporation logoAC

Senior Solution Engineer

Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 10 months)

Analyzed customer log data to identify platform usage trends and problems, and created/maintained a product knowledge base with 200+ articles. Contributed to product documentation following the Microsoft style guide and supported administration and development of customer and employee systems, including a complete overhaul of product licensing.

MI

Product Support Manager

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 (9 months)

Served as a product expert handling complex technical cases and defusing critical customer situations for MicroStrategy Cloud customers. Specialized in database-related and mobile application issues, prioritized defects/enhancements, and provided training to the department.

MI

Associate Technical Support Engineer

Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Provided complex support for MicroStrategy’s Business Intelligence product suite and underlying technologies, delivering creative troubleshooting for reported issues. Documented customer-facing technical solutions in the knowledge base to support product documentation addendums and enhancements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute logoRI

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics of Operations Research

2011 - 2013

Grade: 3.74

Graduated magna cum laude, with a focus in linear and non-linear optimization.

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Academy for Health and Medical Sciences

High School Diploma, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

2007 - 2011

Completed a High School Diploma in Biology/Biological Sciences, General (2007–2011).

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Raritan Valley Community College

Associate of Science (A.S.), Biomedical Sciences, General

2007 - 2011

Earned an A.S. in Biomedical Sciences, General from Raritan Valley Community College (2007–2011).

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