Michel Van Der Hoek
About Michel Van Der Hoek
Michel Van Der Hoek is a Senior Localization Project Manager at OneTrust, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD in Germanic Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and has extensive experience in localization and education.
Work at OneTrust
Michel Van Der Hoek serves as a Senior Localization Project Manager at OneTrust since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing localization projects, managing open localization bugs, and preparing research and reports for management. He also collaborates with the Product Documentation and eLearning teams on translation efforts. Previously, he worked at OneTrust as a Localization Project Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as a Software Localization Professional from 2017 to 2020. His contributions include serving as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for integration efforts of translation tools with internal and external systems, driving improvements in workflows and technology.
Education and Expertise
Michel Van Der Hoek holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Germanic Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied from 2002 to 2010. He also earned a Doctorandus (M.A.) in German Language and Literature from Leiden University, studying from 1994 to 2002, and another Doctorandus (M.A.) in English Language and Literature from the same institution from 1991 to 1997. His extensive educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in localization and language studies.
Background
Before joining OneTrust, Michel Van Der Hoek held various academic and professional positions. He worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bethel University from 2010 to 2014 and as an Instructor at both Georgia Perimeter College and the University of Minnesota from 2002 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Freelance Correspondent for NOS from 2008 to 2013. His diverse background in education and communication has contributed to his skills in localization and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Michel Van Der Hoek has a robust history of professional experience in localization and project management. He worked at VMware AirWatch as a Software Localization Professional/Project Manager from 2015 to 2017. He also served as an Instructor at Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta from 2015 to 2020. His roles have included managing localization projects, teaching language courses, and contributing to the development of localization strategies across various organizations.
Localization Management Responsibilities
In his current role at OneTrust, Michel Van Der Hoek manages localization bugs by reporting and assigning them to appropriate teams, monitoring their progress, and reporting metrics to management. He plays a key role in improving workflows and efficiency within localization processes, utilizing both internally developed and third-party tools. His responsibilities also include preparing feedback on the team roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.