AntonioDe Palma
Localization Manager
Senior Localization Manager with 9+ years building and scaling end-to-end programs. Led growth strategies and LQA programs worth $13M in annual operating expenses for over 2 billion users across 45 locales.
98%+
Quality Scores
45%
TAT Reduction
$1M
Recall Budget Saved
9+
Years Experience
2B+
Users Supported
45
Locales Managed
$13M
Annual Budget
Career Timeline
9+ years of progressive leadership in localization, internationalization, and language quality programs across tech, gaming, and education.
Avetta
Current RoleRemote
Localization Manager, QA
Full-time- Scaled Localization Programs covering collateral content, multimedia projects, and RTL testing per CLDR guidelines.
- Managed an agile team of 3 QA Analysts and Project Managers — achieving 100% OTD on all global labeling deliverables.
- Oversaw $1.2M budget across Product, Collateral, and Legal with 99.8% OTD and optimized resource allocation.
Localization Quality Program Manager
Full-time- Led creation of a comprehensive LQA program supporting 36+ languages for Avetta's global SaaS platform.
- Developed scalable i18n/L10n frameworks achieving a 55% median quality improvement across all localized content.
- Managed vendor partnerships across 3 LSPs, enforcing quality metrics and training external PMs and language specialists.
Freelance Consultant
Remote
Localization QA Program Manager
Freelancer- Helped two Fortune 500 companies build and scale a completely revised Language QA and Functional QA pipeline.
- Led complete pipeline overhaul to automate screenshot capture for 36 and 42 locales — reducing E2E TAT by 25% for Functional and Localization Testing reports.
Meta, Inc.
Remote
Sr. Localization Manager
Full-time- Built and scaled Meta's Language and Testing Quality Programs to support 2 billion users globally, reducing turnaround time by up to 45%.
- Implemented a Cross-Functional Global Quality Program across 3 teams to measure Localization ROI via aggregated data from tickets, vendor performance, and program metrics.
- Transitioned linguistic teams from traditional roles to high-functioning strategic program management — creating a team of 11 Program and Language Managers, accelerating international product launches and reducing TAT by 35%.
- Onboarded and trained vendors for third-party assessments, increasing QA Program coverage from 9 to 45 languages (+400%).
The Pokémon Company International
Bellevue, WA
Localization Manager
Full-time- Implemented Localization Quality Programs creating the first Localization ROI — transitioning the department from a cost center to a revenue-generating center.
- Managed a team of 6 Localization Specialists delivering 6M+ words annually at an average quality score of 98% across Pokémon GO, video games, trading cards, TV shows, movies, and global events for 30M+ fans.
- Implemented automated tracking systems leveraged by Leadership to increase headcount by 50% over 3 years.
Localization Specialist
Full-time- Identified major production errors in source and target languages before publishing — saving an estimated $1M in recall budget.
- Supported Senior members during extended leave with perfect quality score and zero factual errors while still onboarding.
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
Language Instructor
Full-time- Developed and led International Studies curriculum for 400+ students across four semesters — contributing to a 20% increase in students pursuing international careers.
- Established a language immersion program increasing student fluency levels by 35% over two semesters.
Kent State University
Kent, OH
Instructor of Italian
Full-time- Designed advanced international study programs earning special mentions in annual college admission rankings.
- Developed a mentorship program connecting language students with native speakers — leading to a 30% improvement in oral exam scores.
Apple Inc.
Italy
Sales Account
Full-time- Exceeded sales targets by 40% in the first year at an Apple Store in Italy — earning recognition for top performance.
Skills & Tools
Career Scale
45+
Locales Supported
2B+
Users Reached
6M+
Words Delivered/Year
98%+
Quality Score
$13M
Budget Managed
400%
QA Coverage Growth
Core Competencies
Technical Proficiency
Products & Platforms
Language & Localization Scale
45+
Active Locales
36+
Languages Supported (Avetta)
55%
Median Quality Improvement
11
ICs Managed (Meta)
Education & Certifications
M.A. in General Linguistics
Università degli Studi di Napoli
B.A. in Modern Literature
Università degli Studi di Napoli
Advanced Research Workshop in Cognitive Linguistics
Case Western Reserve University
Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation
Lancaster University
Professional Certifications
Standardized Testing
GRE
ETS
TOEFL iBT
ETS
Artificial Intelligence
AI Foundations: Neural Networks
LinkedIn Learning
AI Foundations: Machine Learning
LinkedIn Learning
Big Data and Language
Coursera / KAIST
Google Ads & Marketing
How to Create and Optimize Discovery Campaigns
Explore the Value of Discovery Ads
Google Ads Display
AI-Powered Performance Ads
Language & Localization
Semantic Web Training
Professional Training
SDL Post Editing
SDL / RWS
Let's Connect
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