Veera Saarelainen
About Veera Saarelainen
Veera Saarelainen is a Localization Quality Manager at Expedia Group, specializing in Finnish language services. She has extensive experience in translation and localization, having worked in various roles across Europe and the United States.
Title and Role at Expedia Group
Veera Saarelainen is currently employed as a Localization Quality Manager for Finnish at Expedia Group. Based in London, United Kingdom, she has held this position since 2017. In her role, she manages the quality of localized content tailored for the Finnish market, ensuring it meets the company's standards and resonates with its audience.
Previous Experience: Translator Roles
Prior to her current role, Veera Saarelainen served as a Translator for Finnish at Expedia Group from 2016 to 2017 in both London, United Kingdom, and Bellevue, Washington, United States. Her responsibilities included translating content to ensure clarity and cultural relevance for Finnish-speaking users.
Professional Background in Translation
Veera's background also includes working as a Translator at the European Commission Representation in Finland in 2016, and as a Trainee at DG Translation from 2015 to 2016 in Brussels, Belgium. She gained a wealth of experience in both positions, contributing to her expertise in translation and localization.
Early Career and Educational Contributions
Veera Saarelainen was also a Festival Coordinator at Institut Für Neue Medien Rostock GGmbH from 2014 to 2015 in Rostock, Germany. She worked as a Translator at the University of Eastern Finland in 2013 and at the Koli Heritage Association in Koli, Finland, in 2012. These roles helped lay the foundation for her career in translation and localization.
Education and Language Expertise
Veera studied at Leipzig University from 2013 to 2014. She holds both a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Translation from the University of Eastern Finland, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. Her academic background has significantly contributed to her proficiency and specialization in language services.