Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Global Localization & Digital Strategy Expert | AI in Translation | Driving Scalable & Cost-Effective Globalization Solutions With 23+ years of experience in Localization (L10n), Internationalization (i18n), and Translation, I have been at the forefront of driving global content strategies, optimizing multilingual workflows, and integrating AI to enhance efficiency and quality. I specialize in delivering scalable and cost-effective localization solutions for software, e-commerce, and content platforms. Key Achievements: - People & Project Management: Successfully led a global team and cross-functional collaborations. - Cost Optimization: Developed localization cost analytics for leadership decision-making. - AI & Automation: Implemented a Machine Translation ecosystem, accelerating time-to-market. - Process Innovation: Deployed a Globalization Management System with a significant ROI. - Quality Improvement: Introduced Globalization Verification Testing (GVT) across platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android), reducing bugs and improving translation quality. - End-to-End Localization Expertise: From software & content localization to website translation and linguistic QA. Passionate about the intersection of AI, digital strategy, and localization, I thrive on making content truly global while maintaining cultural and linguistic authenticity.
- Strategic Localization Leader: Overseeing global language initiatives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. - Problem Solver: Identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions for quality and efficiency. - AI & Technology Innovator: Evaluating advanced tools to enhance translation and transcreation processes. - Team Builder: Mentoring localization talent and fostering high-performing teams with cultural sensitivity. - Market Expansion Specialist: Driving localization efforts for new market entry with cross-department collaboration.
- Deliver localized and translated content to our internal customers matching timeframe, budget and internal quality standards - Ensure scalability of our department by providing adequate technological recommendations - Stay tuned regarding new localization processes and technologies - Implementation of a Globalization Management System (GMS) as per business user needs, within budget and timefranme. Acted as a Business Analyst and Project Manager from beginning to the end of the project. - Administer and manage GMS solution