Yona Chen
About Yona Chen
Yona Chen is a Localization Manager at Achievers in Toronto, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in localization and globalization, having held various roles at Huawei from 2004 to 2018.
Work at Achievers
Yona Chen has held the position of Localization Manager at Achievers since 2019. In this role, she oversees localization efforts, ensuring that products and services are adapted for various markets. Her responsibilities include collaborating with vendors to meet daily production and localization tasks, as well as conducting periodic contract and price reviews. Yona's expertise contributes to the company's ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
Previous Experience at Huawei
Yona Chen has extensive experience at Huawei, where she worked in various roles from 2004 to 2018. She served as a Translator and Team Lead, Localization Project Manager, and Localization Department Manager. Additionally, she held the position of Globalization Project Manager and Technical Cooperation Manager. During her tenure, she was involved in significant projects, including the implementation of linguistic tests and the integration of automation in translation processes.
Education and Expertise
Yona Chen studied English Language and Literature at Nankai University, where she earned her bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in localization and translation. Yona's expertise includes managing localization projects, collaborating with vendors, and enhancing production processes through automation and linguistic testing.
Achievements in Localization
Throughout her career, Yona Chen has made notable contributions to localization efforts. She launched a Language Ambassador program aimed at enhancing localization initiatives and successfully added 12 new languages to a strategic product, thereby expanding its global reach. Yona also played a key role in ensuring technical readiness for right-to-left languages, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive localization practices.