Alex Oliveira
About Alex Oliveira
Alex Oliveira is a Localization Producer at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2020 in São Paulo, Brazil. He has a diverse background in localization and project management, with previous roles at Translations.com and EY, among others.
Work at Riot Games
Alex Oliveira has been serving as a Localization Producer at Riot Games since 2020. In this role, he has developed and implemented localization strategies that facilitate the export of original content from the Brazil Office to other regions. He manages vendor relationships for both text and dubbing services, optimizing localization processes. Additionally, he handles project management for high-priority and confidential content, ensuring timely and secure localization delivery. Oliveira oversees the onboarding, training, and supervision of localization editors, enhancing team efficiency and skill development. He has also created comprehensive glossaries and style guides for all of Riot's titles, ensuring consistency and quality in localization efforts.
Previous Experience in Localization and Quality Assurance
Before joining Riot Games, Alex Oliveira worked at Translations.com as a Language Quality Lead from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he focused on maintaining high standards of language quality across various projects. His career also includes experience as a Freelance Translator from 2013 to 2020, where he provided translation services between Portuguese and English. This extensive background in localization and quality assurance has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role.
Educational Background
Alex Oliveira has a diverse educational background. He studied at São Paulo State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, focusing on Culture and National Identity from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his studies at Estácio, achieving a Graduate Degree in English-Portuguese Translations from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Cultural Studies and Project and Event Management at São Paulo University from 2015 to 2017. This combination of studies has provided him with a solid foundation in both cultural understanding and language proficiency.
Career Progression and Roles
Alex Oliveira's career began in the hospitality industry as a Head Waiter for Royal Caribbean International in 2009. He transitioned to a marketing role as an intern at Sonae Sierra Brasil from 2011 to 2012. Following this, he worked as a Tax Analyst at EY for one year from 2013 to 2014. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive skill set, particularly in project management and localization.