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Oleh Shynkarenko

About Oleh Shynkarenko

I am a technical writer and documentation specialist based in Budapest. I specialize in API documentation, docs-as-code workflows, and AI-assisted documentation. My work focuses on turning complex technical concepts into clear, scalable, and user-friendly content for developers and end users.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Technical Documentation Manager and Senior Technical Writer with 15+ years of experience in technical communication, translation, and content production. Over 6 years of experience in software, IoT, and engineering documentation, combined with 4+ years of leadership in automation and documentation workflow management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Technical Writer (Contract)

SimpliGov | Remote | Jul 2023 – Apr 2026
  • Developed and maintained API and developer documentation
  • Managed release notes and status page updates
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to document new feature workflows

Senior Technical Writer

GlobalLogic | Kyiv, Ukraine | Nov 2021 – Jun 2023
  • Created documentation using Docs-as-Code (Markdown, MkDocs, GitHub)
  • Wrote user guides, developer documentation, and manuals
  • Optimized CI/CD pipelines for automated documentation deployment

Senior Technical Writer

BJet | Lviv, Ukraine | Aug 2021 – Nov 2021
  • Developed ERP documentation (Odoo), dashboards, and integrations
  • Documented complex business logic and module configurations
  • Standardized internal knowledge base for cross-functional teams

Technical Writer

ASBIS Ukraine | Kyiv, Ukraine | Sep 2020 – Aug 2021
  • Created user manuals, quick-start guides, and online help
  • Coordinated with product managers for IoT hardware documentation
  • Maintained localized documentation versions for international markets

Technical Writer / Project Manager

EGIS Ukraine | Dec 2018 – Sep 2020
  • Managed technical documentation lifecycle for infrastructure projects
  • Ensured compliance with engineering standards and project deadlines
  • Facilitated communication between technical experts and stakeholders

Journalist / Project Manager

Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union | 2015 – 2018
  • Produced analytical reports and human rights documentation
  • Managed media relations and digital content strategy
  • Oversaw project milestones for educational and advocacy campaigns

CORE SKILLS

API Documentation • Docs-as-Code • Markdown • GitHub • CI/CD • Docusaurus • MkDocs • AI Tools • XML Authoring • UML Diagrams • User Guides • Developer Docs • Release Notes


LANGUAGES

🇺🇦 Ukrainian (Native)
🇬🇧 English (C1–C2)
🇭🇺 Hungarian (Duolingo 60)
🇩🇪 German (Duolingo 80)
🇫🇷 French (Duolingo 80)


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