Kevin J Brown

Localization Operations and Project Management specialist with 15+ years leading multilingual delivery, workflow optimization, and cross-functional execution across global environments. Bring strong experience in scaling localization operations, managing vendor ecosystems, and supporting high-volume content delivery across Product, Engineering, QA, and Design. Experienced with memoQ, XTRF, Crowdin, XTM, and localization workflow systems, including project template configuration, translation memory management, user administration, and localization process optimization.

Passionate about operational excellence, AI-enabled workflow evolution, and building scalable localization ecosystems that support global growth.

Localization Engineering Specialist at Argos Multilingual / Venga Global (2022-09 – 2026-03)

• Configured memoQ workflows, templates, and file-processing rules to support scalable multilingual delivery operations.
• Supported internal teams and external vendors with localization tooling, workflow troubleshooting, and platform access administration across production environments.
• Contributed to workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives, including ISO-related compliance work.

Localization Program Manager at Argos Multilingual / Venga Global (2021-10 – 2022-09)

• Led end-to-end localization operations for high-volume multilingual programs across distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Owned production planning, resource allocation, workload balancing, and risk mitigation to support delivery continuity and operational efficiency.
• Produced reporting for senior leadership on delivery health, operational risks, margins, client feedback, and resource utilization.
• Managed direct reports and financial administration, including invoicing, vendor payments, and receivables tracking.

Senior Localization Project Manager at Argos Multilingual / Venga Global (2020-10 – 2021-10)

• Managed high-volume multilingual delivery operations with shifting priorities and aggressive release timelines.
• Coordinated clients, vendors, linguists, QA, and internal stakeholders to keep concurrent localization programs on track.
• Managed workload planning, resource allocation, vendor performance, and delivery risk mitigation across distributed teams.
• Supported direct reports and production coordination while maintaining quality and operational continuity.

Localization Project Manager at Argos Multilingual / Venga Global (2016-08 – 2020-10)

• Coordinated multilingual localization projects across global markets and distributed vendor teams.
• Managed project execution, scheduling, delivery tracking, and issue resolution across concurrent localization work.
• Supported scalable workflows across 20+ languages while maintaining translation memories, terminology databases, and reference materials.
• Handled vendor admin, receivables, and cross-team coordination with QA and production stakeholders.

Translation/Interpretation Project Manager at SKYE Language Solutions (2008 – 2016)

English Language Teacher at Various Companies (2006 – 2010)

Production at Yell.com (2006 – 2006)

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Computing – University of Glasgow (2001 – 2005)