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Winona Azure

@winonaazure

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Senior technical writer specializing in documentation and content creation

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can leverage my technical writing skills to create impactful documentation and contribute to innovative projects.

As a Technical Writer with 14 years of experience, I love to create and manage documentation that simplifies and enhances the user's experience with complex technologies. I collaborate with various content teams and partner organizations to extract relevant content. I always strive to deliver concise, high-quality documentation for websites and cloud services.

Some projects I've worked on include:

- Microsoft Power Platform, Azure IoT Edge, and Cognitive Services
- A private cloud server with an internal wiki
- A Data Science & Analytics educational program
- An international, public wiki with low-tech water, sanitation, and hygiene instruction

My core competencies include authoring and editing technical content using Markdown, creating and testing code samples, collaborating with developers and designers, and using various tools and platforms, such as GitHub, GitLab, Miro, Visual Studio, and Tableau. I can program in Python, C#, Java, Node, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I'm well-versed in REST API and SDK usage. I can also make professional tutorial videos or graphics for documentation.

My mission is to be a bridge between technology and people by making complex products accessible and enjoyable for the end-user.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Programmer Writer 2

Microsoft

Oct 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Created and updated documentation for the Power Platform suite, including Power Apps and SharePoint Online. Utilized GitHub for version control and collaborated with project managers to modernize articles and ensure compliance with Microsoft standards.

GitHub Markdown Visual Studio Code Azure Cloud Shell PowerShell Azure Documentation

Technical Wiki Editor & Writer

Koi Consulting

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Managed an internal GitLab wiki for a large server project, creating diagrams and onboarding articles for engineers. Collaborated with technical teams to ensure clarity and accuracy in documentation.

Gitlab Technical Writing Collaboration Engineering Documentation Management

Programmer Writer 2

Microsoft

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)

Authored documentation and tutorials for Microsoft Azure IoT Edge, managing complex GitHub repositories and utilizing Azure services for device management and testing.

Azure IoT Hub GitHub Visual Studio Python C++Documentation Azure Functions Linux

Curriculum Developer

ThriveDX

Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Developed educational content and tutorials for data science courses, utilizing Python and Jupyter Notebook for data visualization and analysis.

Python Jupyter Notebooks Data Visualization Curriculum Development Google Docs Tableau GitHub

Programmer Writer 2

Microsoft

May 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Created documentation for Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services, including quickstart samples and integration guides, while collaborating with product teams to ensure accuracy.

Cognitive Services GitHub Markdown C++Java Node Documentation REST APIs

Lead Technical Editor

Akvo Foundation

Mar 2011 - Jul 2017 (6 years 4 months)

Led the development of a comprehensive 2,100-page wiki for the WASH sector, collaborating with global partners and managing content creation and design.

MediaWiki Content Management Technical Editing Collaboration Graphic Design Documentation

Website Producer

AT&T

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

Assisted in creating and editing instructional content for internal users, managing wiki updates and providing customer support for wiki functionalities.

HTML CSS SharePoint Instructional Design Content Management Customer Support