emily piech.
technical writer · ux content designer

The bridge between what engineers build and what people read.

For ten years I have leveraged my skills to create release notes, user guides, and in-app text for complicated products in SaaS, fintech, and automotive industries.

More than once I have joined an organization with little to no documentation or processes and created it from scratch.

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A few things I've done

At PayiQ I was hired to create a documentation process and style from scratch. This included creating release notes, guides, standards, and processes.
fintech · 2023–24
At GM I built the process for in-vehicle release notes. I replaced a very manual and insulated process with one built on efficiency, organization, and engaged stakeholders.
automotive · 2024–now
I wrote quick reference guides to reduce customer frustration and support calls. People provided feedback that this documentation made the software easier to understand and onboarding easier.
fintech · payiq
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The toolkit

Content
User guides · release notes · microcopy · tooltips · error messages · notifications · knowledge base · training material
UX writing
In-app content · workflow guidance · interface content standards · Figma & FigJam review
Strategy
Style guides · documentation processes · SOPs · content reviews · editorial feedback · gap analysis
Delivery
Agile / Scrum · cross-functional partnership · SME interviews · release support · content validation
Tools
Figma · Jira · Azure DevOps · Confluence · SharePoint · Microsoft Copilot · structured XML authoring