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SUMMARY:WLIN: The Power Duo: Engineering & QA in Localization Excellence
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Power Duo: Engineering & QA in Localization Excellence is a must-attend event for professionals looking to refine their skills in managing complex localization workflows. This session will provide an overview of the technical aspects of localization engineering\, covering topics such as file preparation\, automation\, QA strategies\, and troubleshooting common challenges. Industry experts will share best practices and real-world case studies\, equipping attendees with the knowledge to streamline processes\, optimize translation quality\, and enhance efficiency across multilingual projects. \nWhether you’re a localization manager\, engineer\, quality engineer\, or translator\, this event will provide valuable insights into the tools and techniques that drive seamless execution. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions\, explore emerging trends in localization technology\, and gain actionable takeaways to improve their workflows. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your localization engineering expertise and ensure your projects are executed flawlessly. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nBhuvanesh Paranthaman – Software Development Engineer (Localization) | RingCentral \n\n\nKeerthi K V L – Software Development Engineer in Test | RingCentral
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlin-the-power-duo-engineering-qa-in-localization-excellence-38468/
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SUMMARY:WLPNW: Ask Us Anything - Navigating Localization Careers
DESCRIPTION: *RESCHEDULED EVENT FROM NOVEMBER 2024* \n\n\n \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with localization experts face-to-face\, ask the pressing questions on your mind\, and learn more about our industry. Whether you’re curious about how to start in the field\, eager to explore career growth in localization\, or just want to network\, we’re here to share our insights and hear from you. Our event will feature four guest speakers who will share their career journeys and answer questions from the audience. Bring your questions to the event! \n \nLight refreshments will be available. \n\n \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Pacific)\n📍 Location: Bellevue City Hall\, Room 1E-112\n450 110th Avenue NE\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 \nThere is complimentary parking in the visitor parking lot. Overflow parking is available in the employee parking garage on P3\, located off of 112th AVE NE between 4th and 6th St. Gates are open 4:30-10:30pm. \nFollow our LinkedIn company page for Women in Localization – US Pacific Northwest as we will continue to post updates there!\nThis in-person event is free to attend but we ask that you register through Eventful so that we can plan for the proper headcount. \n📢📢📢 Remember: \nNot a member yet? Sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and includes… \n\n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars and resources\, our job board \n\n\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations \n\n\nCamaraderie\, networking and support from our members worldwide \n\n\n…and much more! \n\n\nIf you find this event interesting\, consider sharing with your friends and colleagues so they can register. Everybody is welcome to attend and join the wonderful W.L. community of 8\,000+ localization professionals. \nWe hope to see you there!\nWomen in Localization Pacific Northwest Chapter
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlpnw-ask-us-anything-navigating-localization-careers-38508/
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SUMMARY:WLCAT - Neurodiversitat i localització: xerrada neuroinclusiva amb professionals de les llengües i UX
DESCRIPTION:🤩No us volem fer esperar més! \n \n[English version below] \n \nTal i com us vam prometre ja teniu disponible tota la informació sobre el seminari que tindrà lloc dijous vinent dia 20 de març a les 18:30 h CET en línia\, via zoom. \n \nMolts de nosaltres som neurodivergents i des de WLCAT volem potenciar i promoure un espai segur i inclusiu per la comunitat de professionals de la indústria de la localització. Creiem que la millor manera d’aprendre és aprofundir en la temàtica sota el guiatge d’especialistes en el sector: \n👩🏻‍💻 Miriam van der Valk\, nascuda a Suècia i amb més de 18 anys d’experiència\, és la responsable del programa de cultura i comunicació. Té un màster en filosofia i als 45 anys li van diagnosticar autisme.  \n👩🏻‍💻 Sonia Baldrés va treballar a Accenture i posteriorment va fundar la seva propia agència de traducció. Li van diagnosticar TDAH als 48 anys i defensa la consciència de la neurodiversitat a la indústria de les llengües.  \n👩🏻‍💻 Desiree Tigerstrand Cox\, provinent d’Alemanya i traductora autònoma\, es va especialitzar en sostenibilitat i DEI. És autista autodiagnosticada i presentarà sobre l’autisme en traducció a la conferència BP25. \n👨🏻‍💻 Damián Fernández\, especialista en gestió de programes en experiència d’usuari localitzada\, ha treballat amb Uber i Booking.com i aporta coneixements com a persona molt sensible i apassionada per la inclusió. \n🙌 Volem donar les gràcies als ponents i a totes les persones que han fet possible aquest esdeveniment i us demanem\, com sempre\, que estigueu alerta a qualsevol actualització i com no\, a tots els esdeveniments futurs que ja estem organitzant amb moltes ganes i il·lusió! \n \n🎟️No és necessari que sigueu professionals en la temàtica o en la indústria\, totes les xerrades que organitzem són educatives i ens connecten entre nosaltres. Compartir coneixements és viure! \n  \n/\n \n🤩 We can’t wait any longer! As promised\, we’re hosting an insightful panel on neurodiversity with four industry experts who will share their experiences and perspectives on creating neuro-inclusive environments in language services and UX. \n \nMany of us are neurodivergent\, and W.L. CAT is committed to creating a safe\, inclusive space for all localization professionals. \n👩🏻‍💻 Miriam van der Valk is a Swedish-born localization professional with 18 years of experience\, now working as a Culture and Communication Program Manager. She has an MA in Philosophy and was diagnosed with Autism at 45. \n👩🏻‍💻 Sonia Baldrés is a translation expert who founded her own agency after working at Accenture. She was diagnosed with ADHD at 48 and advocates for neurodiversity awareness in language industries. \n👩🏻‍💻 Desiree Tigerstrand Cox is a German freelance translator specializing in sustainability and DEI. She is self-diagnosed autistic and will present on autism in translation at the BP25 conference. \n👨🏻‍💻 Damián Fernández is a program management specialist in localized user experience who has worked with Uber and Booking.com. He brings insights as a highly sensitive person passionate about inclusion. \n🙌 We want to thank all speakers and everyone who made this event possible! \n🎟️ Whether in the industry or simply interested in learning\, you’ll gain valuable insights into neuro-inclusive practices! \n✍🏼 Neurodiversity and localization: A neuro-inclusive talk with language and UX professionals 📅 Thursday\, March 20th ⏰ 6:30 pm CET 👩🏻‍💻 Online event via Zoom 🗣️ The event will be held in English \n \nThe event is open to everybody. However\, if you are not a Women in Localization member yet\, sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and provides: \n \n \n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars\, and resources\, our job board and W.L. mentorship platform to connect with other members of the community\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations\nCamaraderie\, networking\, and support from our members worldwide\n\nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlcat-neurodiversitat-i-localitzaci-xerrada-neuroinclusiva-amb-professionals-de-les-llenges-i-ux-38515/
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