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Utku Tavsel

@utkutavsel

Multilingual AI and technology program manager with 13+ years of experience at Uber, Sony, and PwC, driving global projects and process improvement.

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Program management professional with over 13 years of experience spanning Gen AI data annotation, localization technology, product ownership and process improvement. Managed projects across 20+ languages for global clients, including Fortune 500 technology companies, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners from scoping through delivery.
Served as product owner for Sony’s translation management system and worked directly with Uber’s engineers on product improvements and new feature requests for an internal AI data annotation tool. Combines expertise in TMS migration, workflow automation and vendor management with hands-on experience integrating LLMs, machine translation and human review. Delivered measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and commercial performance through data-driven analysis and tailored localization solutions, supported by a strong linguistic foundation.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Manager – Multilingual Gen AI

Uber AI Solutions

May 2025 - Oct 2026 (1 year 5 months)

Led AI data annotation, localization and transcription projects in 20+ languages with AI-based human-in-the-loop workflows. Managed key accounts and led projects from client scoping through delivery and performance analysis.

Project Management Vendor Management Google Sheets Phrase AI Assisted Scripting Data Integrity Workflow Optimization AI Data Annotation Localization

Localization Solutions Architect

Altuent

Feb 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Performed A/B testing and pricing analysis of translation management systems against client requirements. Developed a translation error rate calculation methodology that led to an 8% revenue increase.

A B Testing TMS Error Rate Amazon Bedrock LLM SharePoint Power BI QuickSight Data Analysis Workflow Automation

Senior Technical Project Manager - Localization

Sony Electronics

Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Supervised TMS and localization tools and integrations with internal stakeholders and vendors. Led TMS migration and automated workflows, and produced monthly vendor KPI reports and dashboards.

TMS Localization Project Management Jira Confluence XML HTML XLIFF SRT JSON Excel Tableau Power BI Vendor Management Workflow Automation

Senior Linguist & Localization Project Manager

PwC Turkey

Feb 2016 - Jun 2021 (5 years 4 months)

Managed outsourced translations with two language service providers, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with company guidelines. Provided CAT tool support and maintained translation memories and glossaries.

Translation Localization CAT Tools Translation Memories Glossary Development Vendor Management Project Management

Translator & Interpreter

LC WAIKIKI

May 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Provided translation and interpreting assistance and managed outsourcing translation workflows. Delivered simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for internal meetings and training sessions.

Translation Interpretation Simultaneous Interpretation consecutive interpretation Workflow Management