Over 20+ years of diverse experience in the field of Information Technology with emphasis on Localization Engineering, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, E-Publishing, WEB & XML technologies.• Bring technology to bear on the many challenges of localization and translation.• Select, train and advise on the use of localization tools.• An explorer, one who is always at the front line of new technologies, and plays a key role in making our localization work more efficient and higher quality, thereby creating satisfied customers.To combine knowledge of localization and translation tools, languages, and computer environments to localized product in the best timeframe possible. Passion for technology, experiment on various tools, problem-solving and communication with project managers, translators and clients. Keeps learning and sharing knowledge

Bring technology to bear on the many challenges of localization and translation.Select, train and advise on the use of localization tools.An explorer, one who is always at the front line of new technologies, and plays a key role in making our localization work more efficient and higher quality, thereby creating satisfied customers.; To combine knowledge of localization and translation tools, languages, and computer environments to localized product in the best timeframe possible. Passion for technology, experiment on various tools, problem-solving and communication with project managers, translators and clients. Keeps learning and sharing knowledgeTasks:Select, pilot, customize, manage and train on use of localization tools.Design processes involving use of tools and other technologies to handle complex localization processes; document and train others in how to design such processes.If necessary, set up build environment and perform test builds; train others in how to operate build environments.Consult with project management giving input for project planning.Develop best practices for, and assist in, preparing “localization kits” containing all necessary instructions to translators including use of tools.Write, document, and train staff in use of scripts and tools to process language assets, such as encoding and format conversions.Advice and train internal and external translators on use of translation tools.

Team Size : 15 Responsibilities:Write test plans and test cases.Coordinate and participate in test execution.Manage defect tracking.Assist in training QA Testers as needed.Coordinate testing effort with the offshore team.Responsible for review and approval of QA-relevant project milestones.Review product documentation and product text for accuracy and readability.Coordinate all information to the Manager Localization.Evaluate assigned projects (design, test plan, documentation) with the Localization Engineer to head off any potential problems.Work with the Manager of Localization and Localization Engineers to develop a complete test plan for assigned projects, including budgeting, schedules, test planning, and resource allocation.Adjust staffing as needed and ensure that all project hours are tracked properly and that they are in line with budgetary projections.Create weekly status reports for all assigned test projects and distribute those reports to designated staff and management.Keep proper documentation and audit trails regarding action taken against reported bugs, Production requests, and developer communications.Regularly check the bug database contents, bug reports, etc.Automate QA processes.

As a Tech Pub Specialist involved in project execution, job distribution, meeting and solving technical issues for all the Autodesk MSD range of products. Have worked onsite at Autodesk Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore Office on two occasions; Research, evaluate and maintain third-party tools and technologies used within WWL TP for Autodesk. Develop internal tools and automation processes in order to optimize effort and reduce costProvide guidance to WWL and US TP on best localization-friendly tools and processes across divisions. Provide training to external/internal project team members and vendors on used processes/toolsPrepare and set up the CMS environment before project start, including TM (Translation Memory) and TD (Term Database) migration and testing, setting up locales and linkages, filter creation and testing, setting AIS properties (Asset Interface System), creation of workflows, enhancing automatic actionsMaintain and clean up CMS build machinesActively support CMS globalization efforts and testingCompilation, Testing and QA for Online Help System (CHM)Artwork localization using Silk screenshooting automation and Adobe Illustrator Responsible for the coordination and execution of localization documentation projects,Including the preparation of files and tools needed to localize and test printed and online documentationDefine and execute testing procedures to verify localized online documentation and review vendor deliveries to ensure acceptance criteriaSupport and communicate with external vendors, including the creation of a web-based Documentation Kit and file postingsContribute to the documentation localization schedule, working closely with the Project Manager and all relevant partiesOn staffing contract with Iverson Language Associates (a Transperfect company) as a Sr. Localization Engineer.

Profile: Development of Merlion s inbuilt tools, Testing, Analysis of client s requirements.

Profile: Project responsibilities included requirement analysis, interacting with client, project Planning and allocation, documenting instructional specifications, scheduling and tracking, etc.Designing, Documentation and Implementation of a new Process in Production On-Site Training.Creating Test Plans and Testing of in-house ApplicationsResponsible for implementation of advanced Emerging technologies such as XSL-FO, ODRL, RDF, MathML, ONIX, Marc 21 standards etc., as per the client and the market requirement through Research & Development.Worked on DX Studio, an in-house programming application used for generating client required output formats (HTML, PDF, XML, MS-Reader, OEB, Access Database etc) from raw input (text files, image files, Hardcopy or PDF etc.).Significant Projects