Kat Reierson, Senior Technical Writer at DocuSign, joins Behind the Docs to share how a single Google search set her on a path to a fulfilling career in technical documentation. Kat opens up about:
- Her unconventional start in the field and how structured content gave her a major leg up
- Lessons she learned on the job that no degree program could prepare her for
- Why documentation deserves a seat at the table in product development
- The future of AI in tech writing—and why writers should embrace agents, not fear them
- Her passion for building community, mentoring the next generation, and yes… even lobbing rubber ducks at conferences
This is an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about finding your place in technical writing, advocating for docs, and shaping the future of the industry.
