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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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Your User Is Already Angry: A Chat with James Beach

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Gowri Ramkumar speaks with James Beach about how he approaches technical writing from a reader's perspective. James builds a persona for the target user before writing a single word, often testing the product himself through their eyes. Documentation, for him, is written for someone who's already frustrated and just wants a quick answer. He…

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Why Human-Written Docs Are the Best AI-Optimized Docs - Gareth Brinn

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, host Gowri speaks with Gareth Brinn, Documentation Manager at Gravitee, about what changes in a documentation team when AI enters the workflow. Gareth says that AI is an optimisation tool, not a replacement. He reframes manual documentation as manual context building: understanding user journeys, talking to solutions engineers and support teams, and…

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Why Humans Shouldn't Write First Drafts - Prince Eze Onyeanuna

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Gowri Ramkumar speaks with Prince Eze Onyeanuna about how AI is reshaping technical writing. Prince shares why he believes humans should no longer write first drafts, and why the idea and judgment must always stay human. He explains how AI can close a long-standing gap in documentation, keeping docs in sync with fast-moving products. Content…

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From Python to Technical Writing: A Cloud-Native Documentation Journey with Michael Uzukwu

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, host Gowri Ramkumar speaks with Michael Uzukwu, Lead Technical Writer at Opsimate and a 2026 LFX mentee for kgateway, about his unconventional path into technical writing. Michael shares how he started as a Python programmer exploring data analytics before discovering that documenting his projects — not the analysis itself — was what he truly enjoyed. He…

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Will AI Replace Technical Writers? The Future of Docs with Steev Kundukulangara

In this episode of Knowledgebase Ninjas, Steev Kundukulangara from Teradata talks about how AI is reshaping the world of technical writing. He shares his honest take on whether AI will replace technical writers, and why their skills are still very much needed — especially when it comes to making sense of AI-generated content. Steev also touches on why accuracy still depends on human expertise and…

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Technical Writing Leadership in the Age of AI — with Ramesh Aiyyangar, TechWritePro

In this episode of Knowledgebase Ninjas, we have Ramesh Aiyyangar, Founder of Tech Write Pro. He discusses how technical writing is evolving in the age of AI. He emphasizes that modern technical writers must go beyond documentation and develop skills in content strategy, structured authoring, APIs, Docs-as-Code, and cross-functional collaboration. Ramesh highlights that AI is transforming…

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From Developer to Tech Writer: How AI, Empathy & Localization Shape Modern Documentation

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, host Gowri Ramkumar speaks with Rutva Safi , Senior Technical Writer at GANTNER, about her journey into technical writing and the impact of AI on documentation. Rutva explains how AI can support writers rather than replace them and highlights the importance of empathy, user focus, and clear communication. The conversation also touches on modern…

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Role of Cybersecurity Documentation: Beyond Compliance with Abhishek Sahoo

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, Gowri speaks with Abhishek Sahoo, Cybersecurity Documentation Specialist at Tetra Pak, about how technical documentation has evolved into a strategic business function. The conversation explores how effective documentation improves onboarding, reduces support dependency, strengthens compliance readiness, and supports operational efficiency in cybersecurity…

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No One Wants to Submit a Ticket: Role of Documentation with Rachel Johnson, Ripple

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Rachel Johnson shares her journey into technical writing and how the role has evolved over time. She explains why documentation is no longer just a support function but a key part of the product experience, supporting users from onboarding to long-term use. Rachel also highlights the importance of integrating documentation early in the product…

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Building Down-to-Earth Documentation: Lessons from Cody Deitz

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, Cody shares his unconventional journey into technical writing and how the field is evolving in the age of AI. Cody shares how he transitioned from academia, combining his passion for language and technology in meaningful ways. He emphasizes creating “down-to-earth” documentation that meets users where they are, rather than overwhelming them with complexity…

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Numbers vs. Narratives: Measuring Documentation the Right Way with Sadhana Suresh, IONOS

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Sadhana talks about what documentation performance really means and why it matters. It shows how effectively documentation helps users complete tasks without relying on support. But numbers alone are not enough. She emphasises the importance of combining quantitative analytics with qualitative feedback to get the full picture of documentation…

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Writing Is the Smallest Part of Technical Writing: Understanding the Broader Role with Strahinja Milošević, Bitvavo

In this episode of Knowledge Base Ninjas, Gowri catches up with Strahinja Milosevic, a Senior Technical Writer with Bitvavo, on the evolving role of technical writers in an AI-driven world. Strahinja, a graduate in English and language from the University of Belgrade in Serbia, began his career as a freelance translator before moving to technical writing. Now, based in Amsterdam, Strahinja works…

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