Elena Amandola
Elena Amandola

Senior Technical Writer

Open to offers · Member since 27 Aug 2026
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Location
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Hybrid / Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a Senior Technical Writer and Information Designer with more than 18 years of experience bridging business, engineering, product, QA, and regulatory teams in complex software environments.

I translate technical requirements, APIs, integrations, workflows, architectures, and system behaviour into clear, structured, user-focused documentation. My experience spans enterprise software, SaaS, finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, public sector, and regulated industries.

I specialise in structured authoring, DITA/XML, single sourcing, docs-as-code, API documentation, content governance, and knowledge-base architecture. I create scalable documentation ecosystems that support users, developers, support teams, and internal stakeholders.

I have worked extensively in Agile/Scrum environments using tools including Jira, Confluence, Git, Markdown, Swagger, MadCap Flare, and CMS platforms. I collaborate closely with subject-matter experts to clarify technical concepts and deliver accurate, maintainable content.

I also bring business analysis, UX writing, localization, editorial review, and training experience. I have led documentation initiatives, mentored colleagues, managed writing teams, and supported compliance-sensitive documentation including FDA submission material.

I am currently authoring and proofreading digital publication content while continuing to develop my AI- skills.

Skills

36 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Application Hosting

Application Utilities

Data Stores

Design

Languages & Frameworks

Experience

Career history

Proofreader/Author CentrePoint

I author and proofread content for a digital publication.

I apply editorial quality standards and structured review processes to ensure clear, accurate, and polished published content.

Content Architect & Technical Writer Independent

I completed R&D and professional upskilling focused on bridging business analysis and technical communication, including CPRE FL certification preparation and achievement.

I used Notion as an agile CMS to design and deploy a public documentation portal with API guides, diagrams, and user guides. I also explored AI-assisted drafting, prompt engineering, and structured editing workflows.

Senior Technical Writer Appfire Technologies

I planned and developed the ACLI documentation architecture, improving content navigation and scalability.

I collaborated with Engineering and Product teams to analyse functionality and document authentication, integrations, and workflows. I established scalable content governance and structured authoring practices.

Technical Writer/Business Analyst European Parliament

I mapped and restructured IT service catalogue data in relation to business processes.

I supported project delivery and documentation preparation for a ServiceNow migration.

Technical Writer InfoCert

I planned, organised, and developed API documentation for the InfoCert certification platform.

I worked with project stakeholders to produce clear technical content supporting platform users and integrations.

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Novartis

I planned and developed documentation for the AWS China project based on user stories, business cases, and technical requirements.

I translated business and technical requirements into structured documentation for cloud-based AWS and Kubernetes solutions.

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Deutsche Bank

I analysed infrastructure, system workflows, and cross-functional processes.

I developed technical documentation and standard operating procedures to support business and technical operations.

Technical Writer/Business Analyst Roche

I collaborated with Engineering, Product, and subject-matter experts to clarify requirements, identify gaps, and develop Jira epics and stories for the NAVIFY platform.

I reviewed architecture and sequence diagrams to document system behaviour and technical workflows in Markdown using Stoplight. I also developed working knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes.

Information Developer ARM

I maintained the ARM Software Integrator Manual and Technical Reference Manual.

I used a docs-as-code approach and worked within an Agile/Scrum team using Ixiasoft DITA CMS, Jira, and Confluence.

Technical Writer/Documentation Lead VULOG

I built and launched a structured documentation ecosystem covering technical documentation, APIs, and knowledge resources.

I led documentation projects with development teams using docs-as-code and Agile workflows, implemented an XML-based CMS with modular content, and documented functionality, workflows, and integrations.

Technical Writer World Programming

I created and improved technical reference documentation for the SAS language.

I used a docs-as-code workflow with Markdown, AsciiDoc, Git, GitHub, Jekyll, and Jenkins, covering version control, lifecycle management, and publishing.

Senior Technical Writer/Lead Technical Writer Spitch

I led technical documentation for the Spitch CodyFi and VeryFi speech recognition and speaker verification products.

I documented REST APIs, SDKs, integrations, deployment, and enterprise software workflows while collaborating with Engineering teams and subject-matter experts.

Technical/Regulatory Writer Philip Morris

I authored CMC and Part 11-compliant documentation for the iQOS FDA submission.

My work included firmware documentation, technical descriptions, and product overviews in collaboration with regulatory scientists.

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Novartis

I developed compliance-focused standard operating procedures for IT infrastructure within the Policy Framework project.

I mapped as-is and to-be processes in collaboration with the Business Analysis team.

Technical Writer/Documentation Lead Expert.AI

I delivered the complete documentation suite for a semantic SharePoint solution, including user guides, UI text, training materials, and website content.

I also mentored non-writer stakeholders on technical writing standards, improving content quality across teams.

Technical Writer ADP HR Solutions

I developed and authored a comprehensive user guide for the ADP HR solution.

I used FrameMaker, XML, and DITA to produce structured technical content.

Senior Technical Writer Amadeus

I owned the end-to-end publication of Amadeus Selling Platform Classic online help for pan-European rail reservation systems.

I managed a team of four technical writers across concurrent documentation projects and mentored junior writers.

Senior Information Developer Symantec

I owned documentation for Symantec SaaS applications, including microcopy, UI text, user and administrator guides, and training materials.

I designed a knowledge base and support wiki portal, and co-led migration from MadCap Flare to the Vasont XML-based CMS.

Technical Writer Innovation UK

I developed API documentation for Java, JavaScript, and XML technologies.

I also planned and organised standard operating procedures.

HTML Editor Nokia UK

I worked as a content producer for the Nokia Music Store in Spain.

I used Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and HTML to create and manage web content.

Software Analyst GE Health UK

I supported the NpfIT project during and after go-live at UCLH.

I designed and delivered onboarding training for new starters.

Lecturer Bristol/Bath University

I delivered a software development methodologies course.

I designed educational materials for the courses in digital format.

Information Officer Environment Agency

I wrote, edited, and published content for the REMAS website.

I managed a team of five, mentored junior colleagues, and designed educational materials for project information dissemination.

Software Analyst PTC UK

I supported AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER on UNIX and Windows NT platforms.

I provided software analysis and technical support in an engineering software environment.

Systems Engineer/Team Leader Environment Agency UK

I administered Novell systems for more than 600 users, managed network access and server backups, and resolved network and telecommunications issues.

I led a nine-person help desk team supporting Windows 95 users, performed installations and maintenance, and designed a Microsoft Access database for the project.

Education

Learning history

Genoa

Distributed Applications Developer, Object-Oriented Programming, Java, CSS, HTML, XML and Visual Basic

Further training in distributed application development, including object-oriented programming, Java, CSS, HTML, XML, and VB 6.0.

University of the West of England, Bristol

BA (Hons), Information Systems and Languages

Studied programming, information systems, relational databases, object-oriented analysis, development methodologies, object modelling, German, and Spanish. Thesis: The role of multimedia in education. Completed a placement at Klett Verlag in Germany supporting educational multimedia project documentation and storyboard translation.

Imberhorne School, East Grinstead

Cambridge University Proficiency in English Certificate, English

Cambridge University Proficiency in English Certificate.

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