Marina Ciuperca
@marinaciuperca
I lead localization QA workflows that improve multilingual software quality across cloud, mobile, and gaming platforms.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered end-to-end localization QA at Ivanti Software Engineering and Ubisoft, validating multilingual software and games across cloud, mobile, VM, console, PC, and VR platforms. I build test kits, manage bug tracking, protect terminology and brand consistency, and support releases from planning through final validation.
Alongside QA leadership, I've led Russian-language support at Ipsos Interactive Services and built Python-based AI evaluation and multilingual LQA data-analysis projects. I bring Russian, Romanian, English, and French language capabilities to cross-functional quality work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Expert Member Services Russian & French
Jan 2010 - Dec 2025 (15 years 11 months)
Resolved 95%+ of all incoming support cases, including sensitive or escalated issues, earning a reputation as a dependable, high-quality problem solver. Led the Russian support team and ensured top linguistic standards in all communications.
Localization QA Engineer
Ivanti Software Engineering
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted comprehensive QA for localized software across UI, URLs, and EULAs, ensuring linguistic and functional accuracy across all releases and supported platforms. Designed and maintained test kits and test cases, driving the full QA lifecycle for localization features.
Performed end-to-end LQA across major platforms (PS4, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS/Android, VR), ensuring high linguistic accuracy and adherence to platform-specific standards. Identified and reported a wide range of bugs including text/audio desyncs, overlaps, formatting issues, and placeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TranslaStars
Certificate, Basics of AI & AI Prompting for Translators & Interpreters
Online certification in Basics of AI & AI Prompting for Translators & Interpreters, issued in July 2025.
RWS Group
Certificate, Prompt Engineering for Localization and AI-assisted translation
Online certification in Prompt Engineering for Localization and AI-assisted translation, issued in December 2025.
The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute
Certificate C1, Russian Business Communication
Certificate C1 (highest level) in Russian Business Communication, issued in August 2015.
University of Bucharest
Master, Russian Cultural Studies and Business Communication
Master's degree in Russian Cultural Studies and Business Communication from the University of Bucharest, completed in 2011.
National School of Political and Administrative Studies
Bachelor, Communication Studies and Public Relations
Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Public Relations from the National School of Political and Administrative Studies, completed in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RomaniaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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