Hi, I’m Anastassia Smirnova, a localization and project management professional focused on delivering culturally relevant content for global audiences. I’ve led end-to-end localization workflows, collaborated with developers, translators, and clients, and leveraged advanced translation management tools to ensure on-time, high-quality releases. I’m passionate about breaking down language barriers and continuously learning to stay ahead of industry trends. If you’re looking for a proactive teammate to optimize localization pipelines and elevate your global reach, let’s connect. Hi, I’m always enthusiastic about driving efficiencies and quality in localization programs, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering results that make global products feel native to every market. Let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your localization goals.

Anastassia Smirnova

Hi, I’m Anastassia Smirnova, a localization and project management professional focused on delivering culturally relevant content for global audiences. I’ve led end-to-end localization workflows, collaborated with developers, translators, and clients, and leveraged advanced translation management tools to ensure on-time, high-quality releases. I’m passionate about breaking down language barriers and continuously learning to stay ahead of industry trends. If you’re looking for a proactive teammate to optimize localization pipelines and elevate your global reach, let’s connect. Hi, I’m always enthusiastic about driving efficiencies and quality in localization programs, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering results that make global products feel native to every market. Let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your localization goals.

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Hi, I’m Anastassia Smirnova, a localization and project management professional focused on delivering culturally relevant content for global audiences. I’ve led end-to-end localization workflows, collaborated with developers, translators, and clients, and leveraged advanced translation management tools to ensure on-time, high-quality releases. I’m passionate about breaking down language barriers and continuously learning to stay ahead of industry trends. If you’re looking for a proactive teammate to optimize localization pipelines and elevate your global reach, let’s connect.

Hi, I’m always enthusiastic about driving efficiencies and quality in localization programs, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering results that make global products feel native to every market. Let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your localization goals.

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Skills

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Estonian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Engineer at BlackBerry
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015
Develop test cases under test plans; test desktop and mobile versions (iOS, Android) of the BlackBerry mobile application in QA and production environments; fix issues in the sources; perform automation testing.
Localization Project Manager at Alpha
May 1, 2015 - December 1, 2021
Oversee end-to-end localization workflows; identify and manage project risks through prioritization, bug management and quality assurance.
Localization Project Manager at Tilde
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Lead localization projects for clients; coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, translators, clients); optimize processes and ensure on-time delivery using translation management tools.
Technical Coordinator at Games Global
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Oversee end-to-end localization workflows for games; coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, translators, QA); identify and manage risks; ensure timely delivery and high quality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism at Tallinn University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Agile
April 6, 2026 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet