Hi, I’m Devika Jallegowda — a documentation systems strategist with 17+ years of experience leading content, knowledge base, and documentation initiatives in fast-paced tech environments.
My Core Expertise
I specialize in:
- Leading technical writing and documentation teams
- Building scalable knowledge base systems
- Driving content strategy for complex, distributed products
- Collaborating with engineering, design, and product teams
- Automating content workflows with GenAI and modern tools
Expanding with Product Mindset
While I continue to grow in documentation leadership, I’m also evolving as a product-aligned content leader:
- Pursuing an Executive MBA in Product Leadership
- Applying product thinking to improve user experience
- Driving cross-functional collaboration across content, design, and product
- Streamlining operations through automation and data-backed decisions
These skills allow me to lead documentation teams with a product-first mindset — improving efficiency, strategic impact, and user satisfaction.
Career Timeline
- 2023 – Present: Executive MBA in Product Leadership, transitioning into hybrid content-product roles
- 2020 – 2023: Lead Information Developer at Zeta – built internal knowledge base, streamlined API docs, launched GenAI pilot
- 2015 – 2020: Senior Technical Writer – collaborated across engineering, content governance, and dev workflows
- 2008 – 2015: Core contributor to documentation systems at companies like NetApp, JPMorgan Chase, and more
“Devika has a rare gift for transforming chaos into clarity — whether it’s complex API documentation or mentoring younger writers. Her systems-first thinking has elevated every team she’s worked with.”
— Former Manager, Zeta
What I’m Focused On Now
As I transition into product-aligned content leadership, I’m currently focused on:
- Sharpening product thinking through my Executive MBA and hands-on case work
- Building my portfolio to reflect content + product hybrid capabilities
- Exploring freelance opportunities in product storytelling and documentation strategy
Connect with Me
I’m always open to exciting collaborations, freelance opportunities, and full-time roles at the intersection of content, product, and UX.
Let’s build better documentation and product experiences — together.