Sandra Celikbilek
About Sandra Celikbilek
Sandra Celikbilek is a Senior Technical Writer at Planisware, where she specializes in documentation and localization for the company's SaaS products. With extensive experience in technical writing and localization across various companies, she has developed a strong skill set in creating and managing documentation in multiple languages.
Work at Planisware
Sandra Celikbilek has been serving as a Senior Technical Writer at Planisware since 2018. In this role, she focuses on the documentation and localization of Planisware's SaaS line. Her responsibilities include creating, updating, translating, and proofreading a variety of documentation such as user guides, marketing documents, release notes, and online help. She operates within an Agile environment, ensuring that all materials are accurate and accessible in multiple languages.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before joining Planisware, Sandra worked at Median Technologies from 2008 to 2017 as a Technical Writer and Localization Specialist. Her role involved similar responsibilities in documentation and localization. Prior to that, she was a Tester and Technical Writer at Median Technologies from 2012 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she served as a Project Manager Assistant and Localization Specialist at Atronic Systems from 2000 to 2007, contributing to project management and localization efforts.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Celikbilek holds two Master's degrees in English Language and Literature. She studied at the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences for one year from 1994 to 1995 and at Université Nice Sophia Antipolis from 1995 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in technical writing and localization, enabling her to produce high-quality documentation.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her professional roles, Sandra utilizes a variety of tools essential for documentation and localization tasks. These tools include Jira for project management, Confluence for collaboration, IntelliJ for software development documentation, and Microsoft Office for general documentation purposes. Her proficiency with these tools enhances her efficiency and effectiveness in her work.
Early Career and Localization Experience
Sandra began her career in localization as a Localizator at Lionbridge from 1998 to 1999 in Waltham, Massachusetts. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in localization and technical writing, allowing her to develop a strong skill set in creating and adapting content for diverse audiences.