Danielle Marcos

Danielle G. Marcos, known to many as a world travel enthusiast, holds a master's in translation and intercultural communication from the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain. She has lived and worked on four different continents as a translator, interpreter and cultural mediator. Marcos is active with the Women in Localization in the Pacific Northwest. She has served as the chapter manager for the last two years.

Marcos enjoys the beauties of building world-ready content for the support organization at a data visualization software company. She feels strongly about evangelizing and teaching others best practices of globalization, internationalization, localization and translation. Most recently she completed a two-year role as a teaching assistant for the University of Washington localization certificate program, of which she's an alumna.

Experience

Program Manager, Customer Solutions

• Company Name Tableau Software
• Total Duration5 yrs 8 mos
• Dates EmployedMay 2018 – Present
• Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
• LocationGreater Seattle Area

Product Manager, Internationalization

• Dates EmployedDec 2015 – May 2018
• Employment Duration2 yrs 6 mos
• LocationKirkland, WA

I contributed to the Product Internationalization team as the Product Owner as well as the Product Manager for the team. I volunteered with the Tableau Foundation Service Corps helping nonprofits get started with Tableau!

Internationalization Engineer

• Tableau Service Corps Advisor Danielle Marcos, Getting Started, Visual Analytics
• Dates EmployedOct 2013 – Dec 2015
• Employment Duration2 yrs 3 mos
• LocationKirkland, WA.

I was a member of the Product Internationalization (I18N) team. Tableau's Mission: To help people see and understand their data. Our added on mission: To help people see and understand their data in their language.

Instructor & Advisory Board Member

• Company NameUniversity of Washington
• Dates EmployedSep 2018 – Present
• Employment Duration9 mos
• LocationGreater Seattle Area

After 2 years as the teaching assistant (TA) for the course I've been promoted to instructor as well as an advisor to the certificate board. I'm humbled and excited to take on this new adventure into the world of teaching and course design!

Extension Lecturer (TA)

• Company NameUniversity of Washington
• Dates EmployedMay 2016 – Jun 2018
• Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos
• Location Greater Seattle Area

Acting as a teaching assistant for the Certificate program in Localization Customizing Software for the World, of which I am also an alum. Helping others as they pursue their careers in the awesome field of Localization and Internationalization!!

Software Test Engineer | IEB Console | XBOX One Team

• Company Name Microsoft
• Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Sep 2013
• Employment Duration3 mos
• LocationGreater Seattle Area

As a Lead, I was involved with both the technical and people management aspects from within a team that ran on a very fast pace and ever changing schedule. I was responsible for driving a successful completion of 4 test pass for the Xbox Test Execution Team (which often times included localization issues), while managing a group of 3 to 4 testers. I worked diligently to deliver results via reports, bug management tools and emails to engage with developers and PM's on other teams to ensure great communication and problem solving techniques were carried out. Moreover, I trained 4 people during my time with the team (including my replacement). See less

Intern, Localization Project Manager, and International Site Manager

• Company NameadaQuest Inc
• Dates EmployedJul 2012 – Jun 2013
• Employment Duration1 yr
• LocationGreater Seattle Area

As a vendor, I was assigned to various short-term projects such as: (from latest to earliest)

MICROSOFT | International Site Manager | 01/13 – 07/13 (7 months) | Windows 8 Store Team Prepared, reviewed and published relevant content for 6 international Stores for the... See more

Bilingual Test Associate II | IEB Console | XBOX 360 Team

• Company NameMicrosoft via PG
• Dates EmployedApr 2012 – Jul 2012
• Employment Duration4 mos

• LocationGreater Seattle Area

  • White, Black and Grey Box testing
  • Xbox 360 console, LIVE, rewards, accessories, games, SDK, XDK
  • Edited an average of 10 test cases per day for the new dashboard
  • Performed in-depth globalization and localization review... See more

Advertisement Quality Rater (Spanish and English)

• Company Name Google via WFL
• Dates EmployedFeb 2011 – Feb 2012
• Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
• LocationU.S.

I was responsible for analyzing the probable user intent and queries for Google’s search engine for Latin America and Spain. I employed excellent Web research skills and reported on the content accuracy of Web pages based on the scale that Google provided. I tracked the visual quality of Google ads on an interactive, proprietary, Web-based application. I became proficient with SEO and provided input on perfecting keyword analysis. I participate in the increase of revenue by assessing the trustworthiness of ad placements and visibility for Google’s landing pages across international markets. I completed on average 40 projects per hour employing excellent project-based analytic support during task deliberations. I would analyze projects that would involve images, maps, videos, text, and mobile devices. I quickly developed an excellent understanding of AdWords, AdSense, CPM, CPC, and PPC. See less

Language Coordinator | International Department

• Company Name Assist-Card
• Dates EmployedSep 2009 – Feb 2010
• Employment Duration6 mos
• LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina

I implemented the highest quality of customer service,effective listening and excellent communication skills while assisting with medical, legal, travel and financial logistics to customers across different time zones. I excelled in a large, fast-paced, and multilingual environment where I demonstrated the ability to effectively manage 75-90 in-coming calls and emails. I quickly became resourceful in acting as my team’s single interpreter during conference calls on computer assisted training. I was in charge of guiding and training an average of 5 new employees per month.

Education

University of Washington Degree Name Certificate, Python Programming Field Of StudyComputer Programming GradeSuccessful Completion Dates attended or expected graduation 2014 – 2015

Full certificate program covering concepts such as:

• Programming in Python.
• Internet Programming in Python.
• System Development with Python.

University of Washington Degree Name Introduction to Programming and Application Development GradeSuccessful Completion Dates attended or expected graduation 2014 – 2014

Intense Summer introduction to computer and programming concepts. Hands-on practice in Python programming. As well as the software design process, including consideration of some common design trade-offs and comparison with other programming languages.

University of Washington Degree Name Certificate Field Of StudyLocalization: Customizing Software for the World GradeSuccessful Completion Dates attended or expected graduation 2011 – 2012

UW Certificate in Localization: Customizing Software for the World - Alumni Spotlight Monterey Institute of International Studies Degree Name Certificate Field Of StudyWebsite Translation & Localization GradeSuccessful Completion Dates attended or expected graduation 2011 – 2011

Universidad de Salamanca Degree Name Master of Arts (M.A.) Field Of StudyTraducción y mediación intercultural en entornos profesionales Dates attended or expected graduation 2006 – 2008

Internship: MUNUSAL (Model of the United Nations)

• Simultaneous interpreter during the closing ceremony
• Translator of "The Globe" (internal newspaper)
• Editor of various documents Internship: ACCEM (Center for Refugees & Immigrants)
• Cross-cultural mediator
• Consecutive interpreter during Psychology workshops
• Interpreted from SP<>EN for women from African Nations who were seeking asylum in Spain

California State University-Long Beach Degree Name Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Field Of StudyTranslation and Interpretation (EN<>SP) Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2006

Minor Degree: Speech Communication Studies

Exchange Student Candidate:

• Wollongong University (Australia) - Feb/June 2005

• Deakin University (Geelong,Australia) - July/Nov 2005

  • Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
  • Presidents List (2004 & 2006)
  • Collegiate Athlete (Div.1 Crew & Div.2 Women Soccer Teams)

Chaminade College Prep High School Degree NameHigh School Diploma Field Of StudyHigh School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates Grade4.0 Dates attended or expected graduation 2000 – 2002

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team