Hi, I’m Elijah.

I'm a Senior UX Writer and Technical Writer with 7+ years crafting intuitive experiences and comprehensive documentation for complex platforms at AWS and Microsoft.

I specialize in establishing brand voice and tone, developing scalable content systems, and leveraging AI/ML tools to solve real problems—from creating an AI-powered copy assistant to organizing 1,500+ customer tickets. I collaborate deeply with engineering, product, and design teams to influence product direction, whether I’m designing UI copy, architecting documentation for complex services, or creating API references. From participating in 50+ product reviews to leading documentation teams of 6+, I’m driven by making complex technology accessible and delightful for users worldwide.

Beyond my professional work, I’m an avid gamer with a deep love for video games and trading card games—hobbies that fuel my understanding of how language shapes player experiences and builds community. I enjoy being a father of two boys, where I’m constantly learning about curiosity, creativity, and seeing the world through fresh eyes. When I’m not at my desk, you’ll find me lifting weights, experimenting in the kitchen, or spending time with my family.

Skills

What I bring to the table

Leverage AI/ML tools & automation

Design and deploy AI-powered solutions that transform manual workflows into automated, scalable systems delivering immediate business value.

Champion customer empathy

Transform customer feedback and data into strategic insights that drive product decisions and enhance user experiences.

Bridge technical & creative disciplines

Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams to deliver solutions that balance technical feasibility with exceptional user experience.

Projects

Check out some of my recent work

UX Copy Writing Assistant

UX Copy Writing Assistant (AI Agent)

Custom AI agent generating publish-ready copy from design screenshots

Quick Suite Brand Voice

Quick Suite Brand Voice & Copy Guidance

End-to-end UX writing leadership from research to implementation

Bedrock Ticket Analysis

Organizing 1,500+ Customer Tickets with Amazon Bedrock

AI-powered data analysis for documentation strategy

App Studio Documentation

App Studio Documentation (Sole Writer)

End-to-end ownership of complex AI-assisted platform documentation

UX Fit and Finish Reviews

Participating in 50+ UX Fit & Finish Reviews

Enhancing product quality through systematic design collaboration

Experience

My professional journey

  • Senior UX Writer

    Amazon Web Services

    July 2025 - Present

    Created comprehensive copy guidance for Quick Suite product launch, participated in 50+ Fit and Finish reviews, and designed ‘UX Copy Writing Assistant’ custom AI agent enabling teams to generate publish-ready copy in seconds.

  • Senior Technical Writer

    Amazon Web Services

    July 2023 - July 2025

    Led team of 6 writers creating documentation for Quick Suite, leveraged Bedrock to organize 1,500+ QuickSight customer tickets, and orchestrated documentation for 10+ CodeCatalyst feature launches at AWS re:Invent.

  • Senior Documentation Manager

    Amazon Web Services

    May 2022 - July 2023

    Managed team of 6 technical writers supporting CodeCatalyst documentation, led agile development processes, and drove documentation strategy for CodeCatalyst GA release in April 2023.

  • Senior Technical Writer

    Amazon Web Services

    October 2021 - May 2022

    Established documentation patterns and content architecture for CodeCatalyst prior to December 2022 public preview, creating foundational standards for new integrated DevOps service.

  • Technical Writer

    Amazon Web Services

    November 2019 - September 2021

    Developed and maintained technical documentation for Developer Tools (CodeArtifact and CodeDeploy), including 50+ API operations and 700 user guide topics.

  • Program Manager II & Content Developer II

    Microsoft

    2016-2019

    Managed product development backlog for 15+ developers, conducted customer outreach, and maintained 100+ articles for Azure DevOps. Created SEO plans and delivered monthly content performance reports to leadership.

  • Software Engineer

    IBM

    2014-2016

    Designed and developed unit tests for WebSphere Application Server’s intelligent management and dynamic routing functionality. Worked with Eclipse RTC and Git in an agile environment.

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    2014

    Graduated with a strong foundation in computer science, algorithms, and software engineering.