Rakesh Lal
About Rakesh Lal
Rakesh Lal is a Senior Product Manager specializing in localization and internationalization at ThoughtSpot, with a robust background in quality engineering and software testing at Adobe Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature and an MBA in International Business, and has authored recognized papers on linguistic testing processes.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Rakesh Lal currently serves as a Senior Product Manager for Localization and Internationalization (L10n & I18n) at ThoughtSpot. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in adapting its products for diverse global markets. His role involves overseeing the localization processes to ensure that ThoughtSpot's offerings meet the linguistic and cultural needs of users across different regions.
Previous Experience at Adobe Systems
Rakesh Lal has a significant history with Adobe Systems, where he worked in various roles from 2000 to 2019. His positions included Quality Engineering Manager, Software Quality Engineering Manager - Globalization, and Lead Quality Engineer for Photoshop. He also served as a Japanese Consultant and was involved in localization testing for Adobe products. His tenure at Adobe spanned nearly two decades, during which he developed expertise in localization and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Lal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature from Jawaharlal Nehru University, completed between 1996 and 2000. He also earned an MBA with a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he has an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Designing from Arena Multimedia, obtained from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his specialization in localization and internationalization.
Achievements and Contributions
Rakesh Lal has made notable contributions to the field of software testing and localization. He authored a best paper on emerging linguistic testing processes, recognized at the Software Testing Conference in 2011. He holds a patent for bidirectional text selection, indicating his expertise in handling complex text in software applications. Furthermore, he has been a speaker at international conferences, including the Unicode Conference and Adobe Tech Summit, where he discussed localization efforts and testing for Arabic and Hebrew.
Vendor Management and Localization Expertise
Rakesh Lal has extensive experience in coordinating with leading vendors for localization testing of Adobe products. His background emphasizes strong vendor management skills, which are crucial for successful localization projects. He specializes as a subject matter expert in the localization of Adobe products for Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Indic languages, showcasing his niche expertise in adapting software for diverse linguistic audiences.