Jose Palomares
About Jose Palomares
Jose Palomares is the Director of Localization at Coupa Software and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at GALA, with extensive experience in localization and technology leadership.
Title and Current Roles
Jose Palomares serves as the Director of Localization at Coupa Software since 2019. In addition, he holds the position of Vice Chair Board of Directors at the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) from 2023. He also engages in Angel Investing and Board Advisory roles at various organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Barcelona, Spain.
Previous Experience
Jose Palomares brings extensive experience in localization and technology leadership. He served as Chief Technology Officer at Venga Global from 2013 to 2019 and Head of Localization Engineering in 2012. His experience also includes founding and directing OpenMints, acting as Chief Technical Officer at Riell, and holding managerial roles at MSS and LocalVersion. He provided consultancy as an Independent Localization Consultant from 2004 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Software Localizer and Tester at LocTeam for Apple.
Education and Expertise
Jose Palomares's educational background is rich in translation, technology, and computer science. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpretation from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a Master's in Translation Technologies, and pursued Localization at the University of Limerick. Additionally, he achieved a certification in Software Product Management from the University of Alberta and is a Certified MemoQ Trainer.
Localization Leadership at Coupa Software
At Coupa Software, Jose leads efforts to ensure the company's products resonate in over 30 languages across 100+ markets. He focuses on integrating advanced translation programs, automation, and AI to enhance global efficiency. His day-to-day responsibilities include architecting and leading globalization programs, working cross-functionally with various departments, implementing innovative technologies, and optimizing global operations to align with organizational goals.