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Knowledgebase Ninjas

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

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20:04

Balancing Graphics and Text in Technical Docs – James...

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2025/04/30

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 highlights the critical role of understanding your audience before writing

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17:10

Tech Writing in the AI Era — A Deep Dive with Josh...

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2025/04/16

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 complexity, user context, and organizational nuance. The technical writer

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21:41

Structured Technical Writing Process: Insights from...

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2025/04/02

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 ability to balance technical depth with clear, user-friendly

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9:14

Art of Simplification : Bridging the Gap Between...

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2025/03/19

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 information more accessible led him to pursue a career in technical

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16:07

Metrics That Matter: Exploring The Use of AI and...

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2025/03/12

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 documentation relevant and user-friendly. She emphasizes the importance of

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23:42

AI’s Role in Redefining Processes and Workflows

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2025/02/12

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 efficiently address external queries. Additionally, Chris emphasizes

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20:45

The Role of Audience Analysis in Creating Effective...

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2025/01/01

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, and anticipating what they need to use the tool seamlessly. He

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19:42

How Technical Documentation Empowers Developers

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2024/12/18

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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17:12

The Beginner’s Playbook to Technical Writing with...

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2024/11/21

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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15:23

Topic-based authoring and single sourcing with Pooja...

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2024/10/23

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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20:59

Impact of visuals in technical documentation with...

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2024/09/24

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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14:21

Proposal Writing(RFPs): Steps and Challenges with...

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2024/09/04

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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12:07

Information Architecture for Technical Writers with...

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2024/08/21

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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22:36

User Manuals: Benefits and Best Practices with Syed...

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2024/07/25

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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21:04

Exploring Use cases and Limitations of GenAI in...

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2024/06/26

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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6:49

UX Writing: Breaking Down the Essentials

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2024/05/30

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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13:43

Docs-as-Code vs Dedicated knowledge base with Brianne...

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2024/04/24

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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23:24

Improving documentation with user feedback with Iga...

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2024/04/03

In our recent episode on the Knowledgebase Ninjas podcast, Iga Koprowska highlights the importance of feedback mechanisms in documentation to better understand the users and enhance documentation quality. She explores how various research methods aid in crafting effective documentation.

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10:37

Building developer-friendly API documentation with...

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2024/03/14

Hannah Kahn, Technical Writer at Azion, discusses the importance of selecting the right framework and specifications for creating developer-friendly API documentation. She shares insights on how to choose the right API documentation tool.

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23:39

Migrating documentation: Best practices and...

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2024/02/15

David Ingram, Senior Technical Writer at Medalia, discusses the best practices and challenges involved in migrating to a new documentation platform. He also emphasizes the various components that need to be addressed before initiating the migration process.

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