About Me

Hey there, I’m Allana—a writer who enjoys transforming technical jargon into stories users actually want to read. What started as a Transport Engineer in telecom evolved into a passion for making complex systems accessible, intuitive, and even a little fun. I’ve crafted SDK guides, tutorials, and interactive help centers that don’t just sit on a shelf—they drive results. 

My secret? Treating documentation as a product, not an afterthought.  I’ve worked across tech, fintech, and government sectors, leading documentation projects that shape the usability of software, apps, and APIs. From designing information architecture to crafting UI messaging, I take a holistic approach—owning every step from strategy to execution, publishing, and beyond. 

When I’m not wrangling words, I’m mentoring fellow writers, refining documentation processes, or embedding myself in product teams to bridge the gap between technical depth and user clarity. 

EXPERIENCE

2023 - 2024

Senior Technical Writer

Domino's

Wrote creative copy to convert, tactical release notes, guided walkthroughs, and workflows to communicate the strategic value and performance of NextGen Pulse (POS).

2020 - 2023

Technical Writer II

Google

Articulated over 300 browseable artifacts for Campaign Manager 360 and the New Search Ads 360, elevating product knowledge for advertisers and partners. Cultivated simplified, user-friendly instructional materials as Amalgam team leader to influence and optimize social, search, and shopping campaigns.

Education

2004 - 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast, Telecommunications, & Mass Media

Temple University
2004 - 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Temple University

Apps

85%

JavaScript

95%

Confluence

92%

Figma

93%

JIRA

81%

Git

87%

Postman

Career Highlights

September 2023

SWAT Team

Promoted to sit at the communication nexus of Domino’s proprietary POS launch.

March 2023

Seach Ads 360 (new experience)

“30 clicks from Google Search in 28 days.”