Paulina Makles

Paulina Makles

Manager, Localization at Okta

Qualifications

Manager of Localization at Okta, leading web marketing localization strategy

Built ClickUp's first centralized localization program with AI-powered workflows

Women in Localization mentor and LocLunch ambassador

Expertise

Localization

Globalization

Transcreation

Localization program management

AI translation

Internationalization

Localization enthusiast, natural leader, Women in Localization mentor, LocLunch ambassador, scuba diver, animal lover, and human rights activist.

Experience

Manager, Localization at Okta

Apr 2026 — Present · 3 mos

Leads localization strategy and operations for Okta's web marketing department.

Localization Manager at Okta

Aug 2024 — Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Manages localization at Okta.

Localization Program Manager at ClickUp

Jun 2022 to Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Designed and launched ClickUp's first centralized localization program, integrating AI-powered processes that cut costs and post-editing time by 35%.

Global Localization Program Manager at Creative Tribe

Jul 2018 to Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Led large-scale localization and creative language programs for enterprise clients across 30+ languages, managing a network of 300+ language experts.

Transcreation Lead, Senior PM & Team Lead at Adapt

Oct 2016 to Jun 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

Designed and led a large-scale transcreation program, coaching a team of PMs and 50+ language experts.

Language Lead at Adapt

Feb 2016 to Sep 2016 · 7 mos

Qualifications

Manager of Localization at Okta, leading web marketing localization strategy

Built ClickUp's first centralized localization program with AI-powered workflows

Women in Localization mentor and LocLunch ambassador

Expertise

Localization

Globalization

Transcreation

Localization program management

AI translation

Internationalization

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