# Ovidiu Barbu

> Tools, Localization & Internationalization

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ovidiu

Well-qualified engineer with progressive success with globalization of software, mobile and web applications and documentation. With extensive experience in L10N and I18N and a background in natural language processing, have full perspective of globalization process and everything it involves, on both localization service provider and software developer sides. Proven success creating tools and defining processes that resolve complex problems and business challenges, speeding up work and improving quality through technical innovation.

Excellent interpersonal skills, good team player, both in small and larger teams. Known for handling multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines. Known for exceptional technical writing skills; authored numerous test plans and guides used by technical / non-technical people. Languages: English (fluent), Romanian (native), French (average), Italian (average).

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ Lucid Motors
Jan 2021 – Present | United States
- Building Continuous Localization Framework and Infrastructure

### Staff Localization Software Developer @ OSIsoft
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021
- Provide localization / Internationalization support for software products

- Develop tools to automate Localization / Internationalization processes and tasks

- Manage Localization Projects from start to release

### Senior Software Engineer @ Motorola Mobility
Jan 2010 – Jan 2015
- Provide localization / Internationalization support for Android-based Motorola smart phones

- Develop tools to automate Localization / Internationalization processes and tasks

- Provide training for new members joining engineering team

### Software Localization Engineer @ HighTech Passport, Ltd.
Jan 2003 – Jan 2010
- Develop and promote localization tools, workflows and best practices

- Evaluate localization software as well as training the new engineers

- Offer support to internal and external resources.

### Research Assistant @ Romanian Academy Center for Artificial Intelligence - Bucharest
Jan 2002 – Jan 2003
- Developing new tools and algorithms that deal with natural language processing.


## Education
### Master in Computing Systems Engineering
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest

### Mathematics and Physics
Mihai Viteazul National College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ovidiubarbu

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Last updated: 2026-04-12