FOSS Backstage 2025

Zainab Daodu

Zainab Daodu is a seasoned Senior Technical Writer with over 6 years of experience across technical writing, software engineering, and DevOps. At her current position, she is driven by a mission to make complex technology accessible through clear, impactful documentation.

Starting her career as a software engineer at Interswitch Group, Zainab discovered a passion for enhancing developer experiences, and her expertise has since contributed to global platforms like Google, Cisco, Tealium, and open-source projects like Jenkins and the Wikimedia Foundation.

As the founder of WriteTech Hub, Zainab formalized her commitment to mentorship and community growth, training over seventy (70) technical writers some of whom now work in top tech companies. She has also led diversity initiatives with She Code Africa, impacting over five hundred (500) African women in tech through programs like Women of Open Source Community Africa (WOSCA) and Contributhon.

Through her work and insights, Zainab continues to shape the future of technical writing and promote diversity in open-source communities.


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaycodes/


Session

03-11
14:00
60min
Beyond Words: Crafting User-Friendly Documentation
Zainab Daodu

Good documentation is essential for open source, yet often overlooked. In this workshop, you will learn simple, hands-on techniques to create documentation that is clear, engaging, and user-focused.

Walk away with a draft piece and a personalized toolkit for improving your docs and boosting your project’s accessibility.

Diversity & Inclusion
Wintergarten