Aurelio González Riesco
Localization Program Manager at WhatsApp- Claim this Profile
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Nicolas Parenti
I had the chance to work with Aurelio in different roles on many different projects and I’d recommend him in any team! He’s a seasoned, passionate and team playing project manager who will always do everything he can to deliver a project on time taking into account all the feedback shared with him and making sure he brings his project team with him! He also has strong technical capabilities that combined to his great abilities to manage change have been really useful to deploy new tools (Wrike, TestRail Jira, Flowfit TMS…) or new global processes. He’s an amazing asset to have in a team!
Maxim Mizin
I had a pleasure to work in Aurelio as his direct and indirect manager. Aurelio has shown himself as a reliable performer who consistently delivers results and not afraid to go extra mile. He has demonstrated very positive and can-do attitude, suggesting solutions for any problem faced. Aurelio is a great team worker who supports the team. He is open to feedback, seeks it and, what's more important, learns from it. I would highly recommend working with Aurelio.
Nicolas Parenti
I had the chance to work with Aurelio in different roles on many different projects and I’d recommend him in any team! He’s a seasoned, passionate and team playing project manager who will always do everything he can to deliver a project on time taking into account all the feedback shared with him and making sure he brings his project team with him! He also has strong technical capabilities that combined to his great abilities to manage change have been really useful to deploy new tools (Wrike, TestRail Jira, Flowfit TMS…) or new global processes. He’s an amazing asset to have in a team!
Maxim Mizin
I had a pleasure to work in Aurelio as his direct and indirect manager. Aurelio has shown himself as a reliable performer who consistently delivers results and not afraid to go extra mile. He has demonstrated very positive and can-do attitude, suggesting solutions for any problem faced. Aurelio is a great team worker who supports the team. He is open to feedback, seeks it and, what's more important, learns from it. I would highly recommend working with Aurelio.
Nicolas Parenti
I had the chance to work with Aurelio in different roles on many different projects and I’d recommend him in any team! He’s a seasoned, passionate and team playing project manager who will always do everything he can to deliver a project on time taking into account all the feedback shared with him and making sure he brings his project team with him! He also has strong technical capabilities that combined to his great abilities to manage change have been really useful to deploy new tools (Wrike, TestRail Jira, Flowfit TMS…) or new global processes. He’s an amazing asset to have in a team!
Maxim Mizin
I had a pleasure to work in Aurelio as his direct and indirect manager. Aurelio has shown himself as a reliable performer who consistently delivers results and not afraid to go extra mile. He has demonstrated very positive and can-do attitude, suggesting solutions for any problem faced. Aurelio is a great team worker who supports the team. He is open to feedback, seeks it and, what's more important, learns from it. I would highly recommend working with Aurelio.
Nicolas Parenti
I had the chance to work with Aurelio in different roles on many different projects and I’d recommend him in any team! He’s a seasoned, passionate and team playing project manager who will always do everything he can to deliver a project on time taking into account all the feedback shared with him and making sure he brings his project team with him! He also has strong technical capabilities that combined to his great abilities to manage change have been really useful to deploy new tools (Wrike, TestRail Jira, Flowfit TMS…) or new global processes. He’s an amazing asset to have in a team!
Maxim Mizin
I had a pleasure to work in Aurelio as his direct and indirect manager. Aurelio has shown himself as a reliable performer who consistently delivers results and not afraid to go extra mile. He has demonstrated very positive and can-do attitude, suggesting solutions for any problem faced. Aurelio is a great team worker who supports the team. He is open to feedback, seeks it and, what's more important, learns from it. I would highly recommend working with Aurelio.
Credentials
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ISTQB CTFL
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications BoardOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge CollegeJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SAFe® 4 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.Aug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
TOEFL
The TOEFL® testFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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WhatsApp
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Localization Program Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
● Owned the localization strategy for WhatsApp on emerging platforms (foldable phones, Android tablets, MacBooks, iPads, WearOS smartwatches, Reality Labs products and more) ● Developed the WhatsApp and Meta localization testing program by introducing new test techniques, optimizing processes and enhancing vendor partnerships. ● Implemented solutions for taskifiying and automating the workflow of cross-functional teams' work to ensure the readiness of a product before launch. ● Defined… Show more ● Owned the localization strategy for WhatsApp on emerging platforms (foldable phones, Android tablets, MacBooks, iPads, WearOS smartwatches, Reality Labs products and more) ● Developed the WhatsApp and Meta localization testing program by introducing new test techniques, optimizing processes and enhancing vendor partnerships. ● Implemented solutions for taskifiying and automating the workflow of cross-functional teams' work to ensure the readiness of a product before launch. ● Defined and implemented a framework for WhatsApp localization program managers to break down shared goals and increase collaboration using a task management system. ● Provided consultation for product managers, developers, content creators and other stakeholders on localization and internationalization best practices. Show less ● Owned the localization strategy for WhatsApp on emerging platforms (foldable phones, Android tablets, MacBooks, iPads, WearOS smartwatches, Reality Labs products and more) ● Developed the WhatsApp and Meta localization testing program by introducing new test techniques, optimizing processes and enhancing vendor partnerships. ● Implemented solutions for taskifiying and automating the workflow of cross-functional teams' work to ensure the readiness of a product before launch. ● Defined… Show more ● Owned the localization strategy for WhatsApp on emerging platforms (foldable phones, Android tablets, MacBooks, iPads, WearOS smartwatches, Reality Labs products and more) ● Developed the WhatsApp and Meta localization testing program by introducing new test techniques, optimizing processes and enhancing vendor partnerships. ● Implemented solutions for taskifiying and automating the workflow of cross-functional teams' work to ensure the readiness of a product before launch. ● Defined and implemented a framework for WhatsApp localization program managers to break down shared goals and increase collaboration using a task management system. ● Provided consultation for product managers, developers, content creators and other stakeholders on localization and internationalization best practices. Show less
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Blizzard Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager, Global Localization
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
● Managed cross-program schedules and operations for localization and QA globally (Europe, Asia and Latin America). Focused on Overwatch and Overwatch 2 while supporting WoW and Warcraft 3. ● Main driver of a transformation program focused in the standardization and centralization of tasking in the localization department. ● Rolled out SaaS and on-prem tools for Project Management, Translation Management System, Test Case Management and CAT solutions. ● Acted as a global project… Show more ● Managed cross-program schedules and operations for localization and QA globally (Europe, Asia and Latin America). Focused on Overwatch and Overwatch 2 while supporting WoW and Warcraft 3. ● Main driver of a transformation program focused in the standardization and centralization of tasking in the localization department. ● Rolled out SaaS and on-prem tools for Project Management, Translation Management System, Test Case Management and CAT solutions. ● Acted as a global project leader to regional localization offices (US, Europe, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan), drive consistent and organized global processes. Implemented standardized cross-regional processes to improve efficiency, quality and cost across the whole localization pipeline. ● Implemented and introduced Agile methodologies while acting as the scrum master of a team. ● Used data and visualizations to: provide visibility on the portfolio’s workload and global capacity planning, make business decisions and improve efficiency. ● Coordinated SLAs, contracts and financial planning to support outsourcing pipelines. ● Designed a risk management framework for the department and implemented it in Jira. ● Informed stakeholders on program scope, status, risks, issues and key learnings. ● Collaborated with production, regional teams and external vendors to successfully deliver on program goals. ● Planned and coordinated test activities for Localization QA for internal and external teams globally. ● Advised on test design activities and auditing with involvement of regional teams. ● Designed, maintained and distributed documentation for standardized testing. ● Implemented lessons learned through test closure and other activities. ● Defined and maintained test approaches for own projects in alignment with global test strategy. ● Solicited, proposed and drove global test process and tool improvement initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
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Test Analyst
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
● Worked with leadership on crafting different WoW test plans. Participated in scheduling testing activities, forecasting resources and creating test cases. ● Managed QA activities for WoW Companion App, Diablo 3 to Nintendo Switch port and Warcraft III Reforged. ● Coordinated QA coverage and support during WoW Battle for Azeroth live launch. ● Collaborated during vendor selection processes and elaborated and instructed training to both translation and QA vendors to improve their… Show more ● Worked with leadership on crafting different WoW test plans. Participated in scheduling testing activities, forecasting resources and creating test cases. ● Managed QA activities for WoW Companion App, Diablo 3 to Nintendo Switch port and Warcraft III Reforged. ● Coordinated QA coverage and support during WoW Battle for Azeroth live launch. ● Collaborated during vendor selection processes and elaborated and instructed training to both translation and QA vendors to improve their efficiency. ● Provided close collaboration with QA HQ counterparts to facilitate the most updated and accurate information to the team. ● Worked as a point of contact for multiple departments and projects during QA management absence (Outsourcing/Production/Marketing/Business Intelligence/Publishing/Community). ● Managed (2017) and supported (2018) the test execution of the show floor and stage stations for the WoW booth for Gamescom.
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Activision Blizzard
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Localization QA Analyst
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
● Mastered an extensive list of issue tracking tools (Jira, Devtrack, Hansoft...). ● Gained first-hand platform specific software experience (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple). ● Mastered an extensive list of issue tracking tools (Jira, Devtrack, Hansoft...). ● Gained first-hand platform specific software experience (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple).
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Treyarch
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United States
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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Localization QA Analyst
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
● Selected as part of a selected European team, formed by the best representative per language, which served as the nexus between the development and the localization team in Dublin. ● Liaised with developers and artists to ensure their localization requirements were met. ● Trained and worked inside a developing studio in a fast-paced environment during the most important project of the company (COD: Black Ops III). ● Selected as part of a selected European team, formed by the best representative per language, which served as the nexus between the development and the localization team in Dublin. ● Liaised with developers and artists to ensure their localization requirements were met. ● Trained and worked inside a developing studio in a fast-paced environment during the most important project of the company (COD: Black Ops III).
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Keywords Studios
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Ireland
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Localization QA Analyst
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
● Participated in delivering maximum quality for well-known AAA titles. ● Championed industry compliance standards for Microsoft and Sony. ● Worked on Japanese developed titles with a more complex localization process (Japanese > English > Localized language). ● Participated in delivering maximum quality for well-known AAA titles. ● Championed industry compliance standards for Microsoft and Sony. ● Worked on Japanese developed titles with a more complex localization process (Japanese > English > Localized language).
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Education
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2012 - 2013
České vysoké učení technické v Praze
Architecture & Civil Engineering -
2008 - 2012
Universidad de Sevilla
Building Engineering
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