Knowledgebase Ninjas

Knowledgebase Ninjas

Gowri Ramkumar of Document360 finds and interviews the brightest minds in the SaaS documentation space.

Episodes

May 27, 2025 20 mins
In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, we speak with Paul Taylor, Technical Content Manager at Anaplan. Paul shares his non-traditional path from journalism and corporate communications into technical writing. Paul discusses how his varied background influenced his strategic mindset for documentation, highlighting that good content begins with the user. He advises on creating a technical writing team from scratch, t...
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In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, we speak with Rina Groobman Cassouto, CEO of ContentMaster. Rina shares insights from her 30-year journey in technical writing. Starting with a background in English Literature, Rina transitioned into tech writing through a single course and went on to lead documentation teams and train writers globally. She emphasizes that technical writing today is more than just editing. It's...
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In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, we speak with Gayathri Krishnaswamy, Senior Content Developer at OutSystems. Gayathri shares her journey from software development to technical writing, finding her passion through roles in business analysis and open-source contributions with the Good Docs Project. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration between developers and documentarians, especially in API documentati...
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In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, we have James Birkinshaw, Principal Technical Writer at Oracle. He shares his unique journey into technical writing, starting from drafting and design to discovering his passion for clear communication. Inspired by the book How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive for the Complete Idiot, James combined his interests in writing, computer science, and design to build a successful career. He highligh...
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In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, we explore the evolving role of AI in technical documentation—highlighting both its promise and its limitations with Josh Bean, Principal technical writer from Amazon. Josh explains why, though AI tools offer significant efficiency gains, especially for repetitive tasks like rephrasing, summarizing, or structuring content, they fall short when it comes to understanding product comp...
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In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, we have Luke Baylor, Technical Writing Manager at Google. Being a seasoned technical writer with over 25 years of experience, he shares his journey into technical writing and insights on managing technical writing projects. Initially drawn to writing through his passion for video games, Luke explains how he transitioned into technical writing and management roles, refining his ...
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In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, we have Matthew Olapade, a freelance technical writer, explore the critical role of user-friendly documentation in bridging the gap between products and people. Matthew shares his unique journey—from handling recurring customer queries at his company to realizing that clear, well-structured documentation could drastically reduce confusion and support requests. His passion for making complex...
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In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Renee Carignan, Manager of Technical Writers at Pendo, discusses the transformative role of AI in technical writing. She talks about how AI-powered tools are --revolutionizing documentation -- the impact of data analytics in making content more user-centric -- why optimizing for AI-driven search is crucial. Renee shares the best practices she follows to keep documentat...
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Chris Clinard, Manager of Emerging Technologies at Samet Corporation, discusses how AI is transforming workflows and processes across industries. In the construction sector, AI is being used to track projects through 3D models, providing real-time visual insights into buildings under construction. He also highlights how AI helps companies extract meaningful insights from vast amounts of data, streamline customer onboarding, and eff...
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Federico Marafin, Senior Technical Writer at XTEL, shares his insights on creating impactful documentation that truly delivers value. He emphasizes that the primary goal of any documentation is to meet the needs of its audience—whether it's helping customers onboard smoothly or enabling internal stakeholders to achieve their objectives. Federico highlights the importance of understanding your audience, stepping into their shoes, a...
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In this episode, Amara Graham speaks about how technical documentation empowers developers and ensures seamless onboarding. She also discusses how documentation written by engineers often differs from that of technical writers and how style guides can help bridge this gap. We also explore best practices for crafting developer-friendly documentation that enables success, making this a power-packed episode you won’t want to miss.
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Natalia Kloda, Technical Writer at SAP, shares insights on how to start a career in technical writing without prior experience. She discusses the essential skills to develop and offers advice on effectively leveraging knowledge management tools to excel in the field.
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In our recent episode on the Knowledgebase Ninjas podcast, Pooja Laxmeshwar, Technical Writer at BAI Communications, provides a comprehensive overview of topic-based authoring and single sourcing. She also discusses how single-source authoring goes beyond just reusing content.
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Dennis Dawson, Senior Technical Writer at Ripple, discusses the evolution of graphics and the importance of visual elements in technical documentation. He also emphasizes that simple, clear animations can greatly enhance learning and improve the overall effectiveness of technical documentation.
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In our recent episode on the Knowledgebase Ninjas podcast, Mickella Rast, Proposal Writer at Chenega Corporation, provides a comprehensive overview of proposal writing. She discusses the key steps involved in creating a proposal and the challenges faced during the process.
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Lana Brindley, Senior Technical Writer at Shippit, provides a comprehensive overview of information architecture. She outlines the various steps involved in developing information architecture and also sheds light on the key teams involved in its design.
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In our recent episode on the Knowledgebase Ninjas podcast, Syed Haroon Shah, Senior Technical Writer at Edetek, shared how a product’s user manual inspired him to shift his career towards technical writing. He also discussed the various types of user manuals and best practices for creating them.
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Rene Santana, Technical Writer at Box, discusses various use cases of Generative AI (GenAI) in technical writing and how it has influenced the way documentation is created. He also shared insights on ethical concerns that technical writers should be aware of when using AI for the documentation process.
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As we approach the season finale, we're thrilled to present a bonus episode showcasing insights from some of our past guests. In this special episode, our guests uncover invaluable insights on the trends of UX writing, exploring the integration of UX teams into the documentation process, and offering tips for those getting started in UX writing.
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In this episode, Brianne Bennett, Lead Technical Writer at Opensee delves into the difference between using Docs-as-code vs a Dedicated knowledge base tool for creating documentation. She also speaks about the factors that should be considered when switching to a knowledge base tool.
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