David J.
About David J.
David J. is the Director of Product Globalization at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in internationalization, localization, and mobile technology development.
Title
David J. holds the position of Director, Product Globalization at Coupa Software, a role he has occupied since 2015.
Current Company
As the Director, Product Globalization at Coupa Software, David J. oversees the development and implementation of global product strategies. His role involves ensuring that Coupa's products are effectively adapted for markets around the world.
Previous Positions
David J. has an extensive professional background, having served in various roles across multiple companies. He was the Globalization Manager at Deem, Inc. / Rearden Commerce from 2011 to 2015, and the Product Manager/US & International QA Manager at PixSense from 2008 to 2010. He also worked at ShoZu, Xringer / Kanematsu, BrainMedia, Presage Technology, Nokia / Intellisync / Pumatech, Starfish / Motorola, and Global Village Communication / Zoom Telephonics, Inc. in roles ranging from Quality Assurance to International Development Manager.
Education and Certification
David J. holds a Certificate with Honors in Web Design and Development from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He studied Japanese at the Japanese Department of Education in Fukuoka, Japan and achieved a Level 4 Fluency Certificate. He also has a BS in Psychology with a Minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University. Additionally, he is certified as an Agile Coach by ICAgile and as a Professional Scrum Master by Scrum.org.
International Experience
David J. has lived and worked in multiple countries including Panama, Costa Rica, and Japan. His international experiences have contributed to his deep understanding of global markets. He has significant experience in internationalization and localization, having worked on products available in over 100 countries and 27 languages.
Patents and Innovations
David J. holds three US patents related to user interaction and usability for handheld and mobile devices. His work focuses on UX redesign for Asian and European languages, and he has been involved in the development of pioneering mobile technologies, including the first prototype camera-phone and the first touch-screen phone.
Language Proficiency
David J. is fluent in Japanese and Spanish. His language skills enhance his ability to work effectively in diverse cultural environments, which is crucial for his roles in product globalization and internationalization.