Hi there, I'm Elena

I translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.

Technical writer specializing in software documentation and APIs. I've worked on major projects at Yandex, contributed to ClickHouse and CatBoost, and documented bots and cloud infrastructure. I create documentation that developers love.

6+
Years Experience
10+
Major Projects
100k+
Developers Reached

Featured Work

Documentation projects I'm proud of and have contributed to

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Yandex Cloud Documentation

Comprehensive cloud infrastructure documentation including compute, storage, and networking services.

CloudInfrastructureAPIs
Documentation202415 min read
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Yandex ID Authentication Guide

Technical documentation for Yandex ID authentication system and integration guides for developers.

AuthenticationOAuthIntegration
Technical Guide202310 min read
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Pay SDK Documentation

Payment SDK technical documentation for web integration, covering implementation and best practices.

PaymentsSDKWeb
API Reference202312 min read
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ClickHouse Database Documentation

Database documentation for ClickHouse, a column-oriented DBMS for OLAP workloads.

DatabaseAnalyticsSQL
Technical Documentation202320 min read
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CatBoost Machine Learning Library

Documentation for CatBoost, a gradient boosting library optimized for categorical features.

Machine LearningPythonLibraries
Technical Reference202216 min read
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Cognigy Chatbot Platform Docs

Documentation for Cognigy platform including chat and voice bot creation and deployment.

ChatbotsVoiceNLP
Platform Guide202418 min read
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Writing Samples & Articles

Diverse documentation and technical writing across multiple formats

Tutorial
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Tutorial: Resolve merge conflicts using IntelliJ IDEA

Step-by-step guide to resolving merge conflicts in IntelliJ IDEA with practical examples.

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API Reference
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Reference: Retrieve Temperature Data for a Specific City

Complete API reference documentation with endpoints, parameters, and code examples.

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How-to Guide
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How-to: Create a Flow

Practical guide for users to create and configure flows with best practices.

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Concept Guide
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Concept: Flows

In-depth explanation of flow concepts, architecture, and use cases in the system.

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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Oracle SDK for Java

Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common Oracle SDK issues and solutions.

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Migration Guide
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Migration to Kubernetes

Complete documentation for migrating from Docker to Kubernetes infrastructure.

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Experience

Professional journey in technical writing and documentation

Technical Writer

2021 - Present

Yandex

Leading technical writing across Yandex Cloud, Payment Systems, and Open Source projects. Documented infrastructure, APIs, and SDKs for products used by millions.

  • Cloud documentation
  • Payment SDK docs
  • Open source projects
  • Developer guides

Documentation Contributor

2020 - 2023

ClickHouse / CatBoost (Yandex)

Contributed to documentation for open-source projects. ClickHouse (OLAP database) and CatBoost (ML library) with millions of users worldwide.

  • Database documentation
  • ML library docs
  • API references
  • Tutorial creation

Technical Documentation Specialist

2022 - Present

Cognigy

Documenting chatbot and voice bot platform with focus on developer experience and implementation guides.

  • Platform documentation
  • Bot creation guides
  • Integration docs
  • API references

Expertise & Skills

Technologies and specializations I bring to every project

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Technical Skills

  • API Documentation
  • Developer Guides
  • SDK Docs
  • Architecture Diagrams
  • Technical SEO
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Tools & Platforms

  • Notion
  • Confluence
  • Docs-as-Code
  • Markdown
  • Git
  • OpenAPI
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Specialties

  • Open Source
  • SaaS
  • Developer Experience
  • UX Writing
  • Content Strategy

Recommendations

What colleagues and leaders have to say

"Elena's documentation transformed how our team understands complex infrastructure. Her ability to clarify intricate concepts is exceptional."

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Engineering Lead

Previous Company

"Working with Elena was outstanding. She delivers comprehensive, user-focused documentation that developers actually love to read."

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Product Manager

Previous Company

"Elena has an rare talent for breaking down technical complexity. Her API docs increased adoption rates significantly."

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Director of Developer Relations

Previous Company

"A true professional. Elena combines technical depth with exceptional communication skills. Highly recommended."

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CTO

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Get in touch

Whether you have a documentation project, need a technical writer for your team, or want to discuss documentation strategy for your product, I'd love to chat.

Availability

Open to full-time roles at Google, GitLab, and other innovative tech companies. Also available for consulting and contract work.

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