About Me

Hello there! I’m Lana, a product manager, technical writer, and specialist in AI and natural language technologies. I’m passionate about creating products that solve real business problems while making complex information accessible to everyone.

Me

Current Focus

I’m currently working on products in the field of natural languages and AI, applying my deep understanding of how people interact with information to build intelligent solutions that enhance productivity and communication.

Product Management Background

Previously, I built a product specifically designed for technical writers to make their work more productive and help documentation solve business problems and achieve organizational goals. This experience taught me how to identify user pain points, validate solutions, and deliver products that create measurable business value.

Technical Writing Expertise

Over the past 8+ years, I’ve immersed myself in the world of documentation. My focus lies in crafting comprehensive documentation for developers, specializing in API documentation, building internal knowledge bases, and launching developer portals. This foundation gives me unique insights into how technical information should be structured and presented.

The Intersection of Product & Documentation

My unique combination of product management and technical writing expertise allows me to:

  • Understand how documentation drives business outcomes
  • Build products that solve real workflow problems for technical teams
  • Bridge the gap between technical complexity and user needs
  • Create solutions that scale with organizational growth

Tools of Choice

I’m a firm advocate of efficient documentation practices. I harness the power of tools like Sphinx Doc, Astro, and embrace the docs-as-code approach. I’ve honed my skills in creating documentation publication pipelines tailored for diverse needs.

Community Engagement

Being an active member of the tech writing community, particularly within the Write the Docs and The Good Docs, I’m passionate about sharing insights and knowledge. You’ll often find me speaking at meetups and conferences, contributing to the collective growth of our field.

Program Committee Involvement

I’m proud to serve as a member of the Program Committee for the pioneering Russian conference dedicated to knowledge management in the IT realm – KnowledgeConf.

Sharing Ideas

I love to share my thoughts and expertise. You can find my articles on the Russian IT platform Habr, where I delve into various topics related to our ever-evolving industry: My Articles on Habr, and at the JetBrains Blog platform.

Let’s Connect

I’m excited to connect with fellow professionals, collaborate, and explore new horizons. Whether you’re interested in product strategy, AI applications, or documentation excellence, feel free to reach out to me at svetlnovikova@gmail.com.