Jan Grodecki

Jan Grodecki originally comes from Germany and has been in the computer industry since 1991, in Software Localization since 2001. He holds a BS degree in Computer Science and is a certified Project Management Professional; he worked for Siemens and Microsoft in both Germany and the US. As Localization Engineer and International Project Manager at Microsoft Jan managed software and content localization for many mid to large scale projects like Windows Server, Lync and Exchange. Jan is especially passionate about new localization technologies and approaches to multimedia localization.

I have experienced localization from different angles, as a client (Microsoft localization engineer and project manager), as educator, and currently from the localization supplier side. My goal is to drive localization efficiency and provide the best quality to our clients. I am passionate for innovations and providing experience to the localization community.

Summary of my experience:

• Managed localization projects from medium to large size
• Leader of project teams with multiple vendors, engineers, test engineers and contractors
• Technical expert in all areas of localization engineering
• Passion for agile projects with challenge of frequent changes requiring rapid adjustments
• Training and Education