Elena Zaharieva graduated from Sofia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Philology back in 2006. Languages are her passion. She has studied 5 languages, speaks fluently 3 and can understand another 10. Her other passion is technology. When Elena was 4 years old, she used to disassemble and reassemble every device she could put her hands on. When she was a teenager, she was already helping her friends fix different software issues.
She wanted her job to combine these two interests so she started working as a translator of software products from English to Italian. Three years later, the company she was working for offered her the position of a technical writer. Since Elena loves taking risks and is open to challenges, she accepted the offer and for six years her job was to write end-user help documentation and manuals for electrical CAD software.
That is how she got to the next level in her career – BGO Software, where she writes different types of specifications, use cases and prepares mock-ups. Currently she is part of the team that is working on a project for a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Corporation.
Elena is also a big fan of budget traveling and often takes the opportunity to visit new places. She also enjoys reading and watching movies. Her favorite genres are crime, mystery, fantasy and sci-fi.
- How long have you been working for the company and how did everything start?
I’ve been working for BGO for 6 months now. Everything started when the guys from Lift HR contacted me via LinkedIn and invited me to an interview. I really liked the place and the people (maybe mainly because during my interview Ivan Angov, System Administrator, was preparing the barbecue) and I am really happy that Niki Stefanov (R&D Manager) put his trust on me and offered me the position of Technical Writer.
- What are the biggest challenges in what you do?
I have to stay focused and be able to extract and write the information I have in the right manner.
- What are the most fundamental skills you should have for your current position?
Precision, logic, communication, writing skills and a lot of imagination.
- As a Technical Writer, tell us what it is like to be one.
It is a challenging and interesting job that allows you to gather pieces of knowledge from numerous areas – it depends on the product or service that requires documentation.
- My favorite moment of the day is when I get into my car and turn on the radio at loud volume
- The first thing I notice about a person is their handshaking
- The 3 things I cannot work without are my laptop, Internet and headphones
- My 3 favorite online places are facebook, DIY sites and youtube
- When I am offline, I am either traveling, sleeping or creating something
- I love my job because it is never boring and it keeps my brain busy
- I get inspired by self-taught people, creative people and the ones that never stop searching for answers
- If I had a superpower, I would be able to change reality
- On my nightstand you will find a lamp, a bottle of water, ear plugs, my phone, headphones, some cosmetics and a book (I have a large nightstand)
- I come to work by car, by tram or on foot
- I learn the most from the Internet
- If I had to describe myself in 3 words, they would be funny, crazy and a genius
- The strangest thing I believed in as a child was that if I concentrate enough, I will be able to change people’s thoughts
- One person I consider a genius is Leonardo da Vinci
- My favorite quote is (no quotes by Paulo Coelho if possible) “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
- If I win from the lottery, I will buy a house by the sea with a private beach and I will spend my time swimming and relaxing
- If I have to describe to my grandparents what I do for a living, I will probably tell them that I write instructions
- My philosophy in life is never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic 🙂
BGO Software is a renowned IT company specializing in healthcare technology solutions. With over 15 years of industry experience, we offer comprehensive technology consulting, software development, and IT infrastructure services. Our focus on healthcare technology enables businesses to mitigate technological risks and accelerate growth, ultimately delivering enhanced value to patients.
