Tag: Silicon Valley
Kathy Mok: Impact Beyond the Keystrokes
For Kathy Mok, head of internationalization and localization at OpenAI, the present challenge centers on not only what AI technology can accomplish, but also how humans will shepherd it into a tool that enables genuine communication and trust-building.
How Silicon Valley’s Cultural Blind Spot Excluded 4 Billion Users
The author examines why technology adoption in emerging markets has remained chronically low despite more than three decades of localization efforts. Using Indic languages as an example, he explains how he believes the failure began, why it has persisted for so long, and what it will take to finally resolve it.
The Vargas Sisters and the Art of Rising Together
Originally from Peru, Karla, Karina, and Kathy made their way to the United States and eventually reached the top of the localization industry. This is their story: one of resourcefulness over resources, of lifting while climbing, and of proving that sometimes the most revolutionary act in business is refusing to succeed alone.
The Power of Codemods: Big Tech’s Secret to Efficient Localization
Leading software companies rely on scriptable programs called codemods to streamline internationalization. These tools help detect issues early, reduce manual effort, and ensure consistency at scale.
Unicode Technology Workshop 2025 Opens Registration and Call for Submissions
Registration is open for Unicode Technology Workshop 2025. Submit your session proposal by July 31. Event runs Nov 11–13 in California.
Yelena Proskurin
"I teach my students to not be afraid of making mistakes. It is through these mistakes that we make well-oiled processes even better and carry the localization industry forward."
Localization Unconference: The First 10 Years
The event is still going strong and is now worldwide; organized by and attended by those interested in localization and related-areas of our industry who want to meet and make connections through the discussion of hot topics or things that normally don’t get on the regular conference circuit agenda.
Minimum Viable Product: Globalization
Yes, been waiting to get a Silicon Valley-style allusion to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) into a blog post for ages. And now, thanks to Java...
#PinkTheValley: Localization Unconference Silicon Valley 2014
Keen followers of mine on Twitter (@localization) will know that I have been tweeting about the start of the Giro d'Italia in Ireland in...