Get to know me

Hello! My name is Emily. I care a lot about documentation and enjoy dabbling in code, which led me to a career where I could combine both.

I'm currently on parental leave for my first child, returning June 3, 2026. See my coverage issue for details: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/technical-writing/team-tasks/-/issues/1321

Here are some things about me:

• I joined GitLab in September 2024.
• I'm living that downtown city life in Toronto, Canada (ET).
• Proud pet parent to two tuxedo cats, Sushi and Simon.
• Music is a big part of my life and something I'm always excited to talk about. I’m also learning to play the cello.
• Fitness keeps me grounded. My favourite activities are spin class, yoga, and hiking.
• I love to travel. Recently, I’ve explored Italy (Rome & Amalfi), Amsterdam, and France’s Burgundy region.
• A cause I care about is Shelter Movers, an organization I used to volunteer heavily with and still like to promote whenever I can.

I’m passionate about creating impactful documentation that makes users more successful, while aiming for docs that are as engaging as they are pretty✨. My last two roles before GitLab involved building new docs-as-code websites and I absolutely loved the experience.

Working style

For communication, I prefer Slack or GitLab To-Do's over email. I enjoy coffee chats and 1:1 conversations a lot, so feel free to book time in my calendar any time. GitLab is my first all-remote job so bare with me while I adjust to asynchronous work life.

Availability

I typically work from 9am to 5pm Eastern Time. I’m flexible outside these hours when needed, though please avoid scheduling time before 8 am—I’m not an early bird!

Slack and email notifications are off on my phone, so once I log off for the day, I’ll catch your messages in the morning.