Maria M.-Technical Writing and Process Documentation
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Experience
Co-Founder and Knowledge Expert
Atlas Leap
- Responsible for Confluence architecture and content strategy; aligned knowledge areas, navigation, page types, and templates with workflows.
- Developed responsibilities, review cycles, terminology, and editorial standards for maintainable knowledge systems.
- Built and continuously developed the information architecture, service offering, and content of the company website.
- Customer projects in the areas of Confluence knowledge structures and workflow management.
UX Concept, UX Writing, and Information Architecture
Galenica AG
UX Concept, UX Writing, and Information Architecture
- Designed and wrote the content for the digital prescription manager in parallel; developed user guidance, information hierarchies, and status and error messages.
- Created UX content for Auth0-based login and registration processes for Amavita; aligned texts with the tone of voice and consistent user guidance.
- Also documented and restructured the UX writing process in Confluence; turned previously person-dependent process knowledge into written documentation.
Owner and Freelance Consultant
Philrelia LLC
- Designed technical communication, UX content, and knowledge architecture for digital products, SaaS platforms, and internal tools.
- Conducted content and UX audits; turned the results into prioritized recommendations, backlogs, and roadmaps. Supported workshops and stakeholder reviews.
UX Content Designer and Information Architect
Syzygy AG für Lufthansa Group und Miles & More
- Improved information structures and user guidance for digital customer journeys; standardized terminology, status communication, and error communication across process steps.
- Contributed to the app's content logic across several process steps.
Owner and Freelance Consultant
I Explain Tech
- Created technical documentation, tutorials, and UX content for digital products; further developed templates, terminology, and editorial standards.
Technical Writer
Fiducia & GAD IT AG
- Contributed to harmonizing documentation management for IT teams; standardized existing structures, terminology, and content patterns.
- Designed a migration template under regulatory requirements and coordinated it with security management.
Technical Writer
Polytec GmbH
- Created and maintained German- and English-language documentation for complex optical measurement hardware and software products throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinated documentation projects and aligned technical content with development, product management, applications, manufacturing, service, and sales.
- Further developed the documentation and knowledge platform; improved structure, navigation, and findability.
- Developed terminology, templates, and editorial and graphics guidelines; maintained standards for consistent content and collaboration.
Technical Writer and Junior Information Engineer
Siemens AG
- Created and managed technical product documentation and training materials for industrial process automation.
- Coordinated content with technical contacts; managed schedules, translation, and publication processes.
Research Assistant
Forschungszentrum Informatik
- Redesigned and created software documentation for the Driverless Transport Systems project using DocBook.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Healthcare, and Tourism.
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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Summary
Diploma Technical Writer with more than 15 years of experience in technical communication, knowledge architecture, and UX content. I design digital products and knowledge structures, document workflows, and coordinate content with development and specialist teams. My experience combines industrial hardware and software documentation with Confluence knowledge architecture, process design, and user-focused language. IREB-certified in Requirements Engineering.
Skills
- Confluence: Information Architecture, Navigation, Page Templates, Macros, And Page Properties.
- Process Documentation: Describing Work Steps, Responsibilities, Prerequisites, Results, And Review Processes In A Clear Way.
- Jira And Visualization: Configuring Boards And Workflows; Visualizing Processes And Presenting Them Clearly.
- Requirements Engineering And Ux: Structuring Requirements, Designing User Guidance, And Preparing Technical Content In An Easy-To-Understand Way.
- Confluence: Knowledge Structures, Templates, Macros, And Page Properties.
- Jira: Board And Workflow Configuration.
- Draw.Io: Process Visualization.
- Docbook, Markdown, And Git (Basics).
- Ai-Supported Research And Writing.
Languages
Education
Hochschule Karlsruhe
Diplom-Technikredakteurin · Technical Writer · Karlsruhe, Germany
Certifications & licenses
UX/UI Design
Thinkful
Certified UX Writer
UX Writers Collective
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Qualifications
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Frequently asked questions
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Maria is based in Hofheim am Taunus, Germany.
Maria speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Maria has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maria has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Maria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Maria would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder and Knowledge Expert, UX Concept, UX Writing, and Information Architecture, Owner and Freelance Consultant.
Maria's most recent position is Co-Founder and Knowledge Expert at Atlas Leap.
In recent years, Maria has worked for Atlas Leap, Galenica AG, Philrelia LLC, Syzygy AG für Lufthansa Group und Miles & More, and I Explain Tech.
Maria is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Maria also has some experience in Healthcare and Tourism.
Maria is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology. Maria also has some experience in Marketing.
Maria has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Healthcare.
Maria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Maria holds a Master in Technical Writer from Hochschule Karlsruhe.
Maria has 3 certificates. These include: UX/UI Design, Certified UX Writer, and Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering.
Maria will be available full-time from December 2026.
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