Maria Sivenkova
Senior Technical Writer
As a senior technical writer, I specialize in cybersecurity and photonics. I currently write and manage cybersecurity tutorials. Besides, I write blogs and work on UI copy for a cybersecurity SaaS platform. At my previous job, I wrote and edited user manuals, developer guides, and release notes.
I’m also exploring more creative pursuits as a blogger for CreaTeam, an online resource for creative bilingual children.
Featured Projects
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Photonics software documentation
Wrote and edited content for various photonics software products including user and developer guides, marketing brochures, and scripts for company YouTube videos.
My previous employer
Communication courses
Coached colleagues in successful technical communication with emphasis on readability and optimal user experience. Developed and taught several university-level courses in linguistic pragmatics, corporate communication, and academic writing among other things.
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Team and content management for an online shop
At some point in my caree I felt inspired to manage a small but powerful team of content creators. It was an eye-opening experience to see how much work is required for an online brand campain to succeed. And how to address the fundamental issue of intrinsic motivation.
My management experience also includes leading a small technical writing team as well as supervising graduate and post-graduate resesarch
Work Experience
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Senior Technical Writer
Autobahn Security GmbH
January 2022-present
Write cybersecurity tutorials, blog posts, and UI copy for the cybersecurity SaaS platform.
Technical Writer
VPIphotonics
July 2015-April 2022
Provided writing and coaching services ranging from development-related documentation and technical writing workshops for non-writers to end-user software documentation and marketing copy.
Senior Content Manager
KupiVIP GmbH
June 2014 - June 2015
As a senior content manager, I supervised the work of junior content managers, coordinated information flows between various departments, and provided the quality control of online fashion campaigns. In addition, I translated or wrote marketing copy.
Media Consultant
RusMedia
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Acquired customers and worked on their advertising campaigns. Created and translated health related copy.
Technical Support Professional
Stream Global Services GmbH / Convergys GmbH
August 2013- June 2014
Technical support of iOS devices and iTunes Store.
Associate Professor, Researcher
Minsk State Linguistic University
August 2001 - July 2012
Developed the program curriculum and teaching materials for several undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervised graduate and postgraduate research. Held lectures and seminars.
Key contributions:
- Overhauled the curriculum and standardized the content and delivery for the following courses
- Linguistic Pragmatics
- Organizational Communication
- English for Specific Purposes: International Tourism
- English for Specific Purposes: Economics
- Participated in both national and international scientific events.
- Organized international conferences hosted by the Department of Communication Studies.
Education
StationX, the cybersecurity company
The complete cybersecurity course vol. 1-4, 2022-2023
and several other courses
on cybersecurity for business, Linux, social engineering, and more
Coursera
HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers, 2021
5 week program covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
authorized by John Hopkins University.
Minsk State Linguistic University
PhD in Linguistics, 2003-2006
Minsk State Linguistic University
Master of Arts in Germanic Languages, 2002-2003
Minsk State Linguistic University - Minsk, Belarus
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1996-2001
Major in Foreigh Languages & Literatures.