Nadine Ackerman
About Nadine Ackerman
Nadine Ackerman serves as the Globalization Program Manager at Scaled Agile, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in localization and globalization across various industries, she has a strong track record in managing product launches in European markets.
Work at Scaled Agile
Nadine Ackerman serves as the Globalization Program Manager at Scaled Agile, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she leads and manages end-to-end localization efforts, collaborating with product owners, development teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Ackerman is responsible for developing detailed localization plans that include release targets and capacity planning to ensure efficient project delivery. She also provides education and coaching on globalization best practices to internal teams, enhancing their understanding and implementation of these practices. Her work is aligned with SAFe principles in a Lean-Agile environment, focusing on process optimization and strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Localization
Prior to her current role, Nadine Ackerman accumulated extensive experience in localization across several companies. She worked at Datto, Inc. as a Staff Localization Specialist from 2014 to 2022, where she managed technical localization program management. Before that, she was a German Localization QA Engineer at Autodesk from 2008 to 2011. Ackerman also served as a German Localization Quality Analyst at BlackBerry from 2013 to 2014 and as a Localization Validation Engineer at Intel Corporation from 2012 to 2013. Her roles involved ensuring high-quality localization outcomes and validating localized content.
Background in Web Content Development
Nadine Ackerman has a background in web content development, having worked as a Web Content Development Manager at Choice Hotels International from 2002 to 2007. In this position, she was responsible for managing web content strategies and ensuring the effective presentation of information online. Additionally, she began her career as an Internet Marketing Account Executive at Ipsos from 1996 to 2001, where she developed skills in marketing and client management.
Education and Expertise
Nadine Ackerman holds a BA Joint Degree (Hons) in Business & Media Theory from the University of Westminster, which she completed from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in globalization and localization processes. Ackerman's professional experience, combined with her academic qualifications, equips her with the skills necessary to manage complex localization projects effectively.