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Empathetic Documentation Leader at Cloudflare

Hi there! I'm Caley Burton. As a technical writing manager, I'm driven to cultivate high-performing documentation teams and deliver iconic documentation experiences that truly serve users. My mission is to empower every team member to feel like a trusted advisor and a supported expert, enabling them to produce invaluable documentation and achieve their professional goals.

Professional Experience

Leading documentation teams and content strategy at top technology companies, with a focus on user experience and operational excellence.

Senior Manager
Product Content Experience
Cloudflare
Section Manager
Documentation Strategy
National Instruments
Senior Manager
Documentation PMO
National Instruments
Group Manager
Software Documentation
National Instruments
Staff Technical Writer
Software Documentation
National Instruments
Technical Writer
Software Documentation
National Instruments

Education

B.A. in English Literature
University of Texas at Austin

Core Competencies

Leadership & Management

Team building, strategic planning, performance management, cross-functional collaboration

Documentation Strategy

Content architecture, information design, user research, metadata, data analytics, usability testing

Technical Writing

API documentation, SDK guides, technical tutorials, content lifecycle, content modeling, plain-language writing, progressive disclosure

Process & Operations

Process improvement, content operations, Lean Six Sigma, AI orchestration, design thinking, data-informed decision-making

Community Leadership

Building and fostering communities around technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Thought Leadership

Sharing insights on content strategy, documentation best practices, and leadership through podcasts, conferences, and publications.