Makarand Tankhiwale
About Makarand Tankhiwale
Makarand Tankhiwale is a Localization Manager at Verint Systems Inc., where he manages translation memory and vendor negotiations while collaborating with cross-functional teams. He has over a decade of experience in localization and engineering management, with a background in Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai.
Work at Verint
Makarand Tankhiwale serves as the Localization Manager at Verint Systems Inc., a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages the in-house translation memory and oversees the engagement and negotiation with localization vendors. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and manage language packs tailored for international market requirements. His responsibilities also include handling the localization bug database backlog and working with application teams to report and fix bugs.
Education and Expertise
Makarand Tankhiwale earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He possesses expertise in setting up and maintaining hardware and virtualization environments, which complements his role in localization management. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in the field.
Background
Before his current role, Makarand worked as Team Lead Localization at Verint Systems Inc. from 2007 to 2013. During this six-year period, he gained significant experience in managing engineering teams and implementing Agile Scrum processes. His extensive background in localization and team management has contributed to his current responsibilities at Verint.
Achievements
Makarand Tankhiwale has over a decade of experience in managing engineering teams and implementing Agile Scrum processes. His work in localization management at Verint has involved developing strategies for effective vendor engagement and ensuring the successful delivery of language packs for diverse international markets. His role in handling the localization bug database backlog demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high-quality localization standards.