Microsoft.com

Program Manager, Localization

Aquent: December 1997 – November 1998

 

Microsoft Y2K

  • Managed localization, testing, and release.
  • Published all phase 1 international websites ahead of local government date requirements (40+ countries).
  • Consulted on database construction and localization.
  • Vastly reduced localization cost and sped up vendor delivery by meticulously and personally globalizing file set, defining SLAs. Improved user experience by streamlining content and user interface.
  • Mitigated legal and brand perception risk on highly sensitive content worldwide.

    Microsoft Product Catalog

    • Globalized and managed localization (15+ vendors), testing, and release for over 30 markets worldwide.
    • Advanced localization efficiency and quality by developing vendor training program and improvement plans.
    • Ensured customer satisfication by developing first subsidiary customer and end customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).