![Aleksandr Dolgov](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Aleksandr Dolgov # Localization Manager / Localization Lead Actively looking · Member since 15 Apr 2026 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationTürkiyeDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am a Localization Expert with over 15 years of experience working across marketing, fintech, gaming, and high-tech domains. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong background in global brand localization, having worked with renowned brands such as Puma, Swarovski, Unilever, Gillette, Marriott, Hilton, and Levi’s. I specialize in building AI-assisted localization workflows that enhance efficiency and quality. My expertise includes managing end-to-end localization operations, ensuring native-level quality, brand voice consistency, and UX compatibility. I have hands-on experience with various TMS and CAT tools, including Smartling, XTM, Plunet, XTRF, Trados, MemoQ, Phrase, Smartcat, and Across. I am also skilled in developing QA frameworks, terminology databases, and style guides to maintain high standards. Currently, I serve as Localization Lead at Globaloc GmbH, where I manage a large-scale Russian localization project for a real-time development platform. I coordinate a team of over 15 linguists, ensuring strict adherence to schedules and quality benchmarks. I have successfully reduced linguistic bug rates by implementing custom QA checklists and SOPs. In addition to my corporate role, I have been a freelance Localization Manager and Lead Linguist for over 15 years, delivering localization and LQA for AAA game titles, fintech platforms, and global Tier-1 brands. I have extensive experience in marketing localization, transcreation, and coordinating multi-timezone teams. My background also includes a role as Head of Advertising & Communications, where I managed marketing budgets, campaigns, and public relations. This experience has enriched my understanding of brand communication and campaign performance optimization. I am passionate about leveraging AI and LLM technologies to streamline localization workflows and reduce administrative overhead. As the founder and product lead of Fincher AI, I am building an automated platform designed specifically for localization professionals. I continuously enhance my skills through advanced training in localization, project management, and AI systems, ensuring I stay at the forefront of industry developments. ## Skills 6 capabilities[Asana](https://jobicy.com/talent/asana.md)[Budget Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/budget-management.md)[Jira](https://jobicy.com/talent/jira.md)[Process Optimization](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-optimization.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md) ## Experience Career history ### Localization Lead (UE5 & UEFN) · Globaloc GmbH 02/2023 – PresentManaging end-to-end Russian localization for a 10M+ word project including UEFN editor UI, documentation, and in-product content. Coordinated a team of 15+ linguists, maintained terminology bases and style guides, executed product publishing plans, reduced linguistic bug rate by 15%, and acted as primary contact for client teams. ### Localization Manager & Lead Linguist (EN→RU) · Freelance 08/2008 – PresentIndependent localization work across game, tech, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise sectors. Delivered localization and LQA for AAA games, fintech platforms, and global Tier-1 brands. Built QA frameworks, implemented MT+TM pipelines, coordinated multi-timezone teams, and consulted on UI/UX localization. ### Head of Advertising & Communications · Food-MO LLC 2008 – 2010Owned marketing communications, advertising campaigns, and public relations. Managed budgets, coordinated vendors and stakeholders, provided financial analysis, and built communication strategies applied to global localization and brand adaptation. ### Founder and Product Lead · Fincher AI 2024 – PresentBuilding an automated platform for localization professionals to reduce administrative overhead and streamline project management through AI and LLM integration. ## Education Learning history ### Udmurt State University 2007Specialist (Master’s Equivalent) in Public Relations Communication theory, media management, marketing, editorial practice, language studies ### Neftekamsk Oil College 2001Process Technician in Oil & Gas Field Operations Technical background leveraged in earlier translation projects in the energy sector This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. This professional hasn’t listed any services yet.