Matthew Buttler
About Matthew Buttler
Matthew Buttler is a Senior Technical Writer at Signiant, where he leads the development of online documentation for enterprise SaaS products. He has extensive experience in technical writing and content strategy, having previously worked for companies such as Shopify, Bank of Canada, and Adobe.
Current Role at Signiant
Matthew Buttler serves as a Senior Technical Writer at Signiant, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads the development and content strategy for online documentation, specifically focusing on enterprise SaaS products. He authors API documentation and sets the overall direction and priorities for Signiant's documentation ecosystem. Additionally, he coordinates software releases and oversees in-app microcopy for key industries, including media, entertainment, and finance. Matthew also develops, implements, and enforces a house style guide to ensure consistency across documentation.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Prior to his current role, Matthew Buttler held various positions in technical writing. He worked at Pixelera as a Technical Writer for one month in 2016 and at Speedyrails Inc. as a Technical Writer and Web Developer for 11 months from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Contract Technical Writer at Macadamian Technologies for one month in 2016. His experience includes roles at Shopify, where he worked as a Documentation Content Specialist for eight months and as a Guru for two years, from 2012 to 2014.
Consulting and Instruction Roles
Matthew Buttler has experience in consulting and instruction. He worked as a Web Development Consultant at the Bank of Canada for four months in 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an Instructor in Journalism Radio Technology at Carleton University for three months in 2008. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set in both technical writing and education.
Educational Background
Matthew Buttler studied at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from 2004 to 2009. He later attended the University of Ottawa, achieving a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in technical writing and content development.