Anja Kristiansen
Summary
Strong professional self-starter and team player with a proven track record of developing and leading cross-functional technical teams to execute and deliver major technology initiatives. Exceptionally skilled at handling changing company, customer and project demands, achieving 100% adherence to quality standards and consistently meeting project objectives. Expert in efficient documentation practices, process automation, and mentoring teams towards collective goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
Google
Austin, TX (Remote)
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Analyzed metadata across 15+ locales, identifying process improvements for 5 media-focused quality engineering teams.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes, ensuring 100% compliance with product performance standards.
- Managed high impact projects, people, and expectations concurrently for four engineering teams.
- Led high-visibility presentations and trained 3 quality engineering teams.
- Contributed to workflow automation projects.
Freelance Consultant
Self-employed
New York, NY
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided hands-on client support and effective solutions as an independent consultant in diverse industries (technology, marketing, healthcare, food).
Translation and Localization Specialist
Lionbridge
New York, NY (Remote)
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Strong expertise in software, UI/UX, and content localization.
- Experienced in enhancing TTCs through QA, content optimization, and globalization.
- Performed linguistics tests on new software products to guarantee language accuracy.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURE -
Copenhagen Business School
Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Process improvement techniques
- Quality Training and Coaching
- Software Internationalization (i18n)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Danish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Norwegian
Full Professional
Swedish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Recognized as the most adaptable among all 200 people in Quality Engineering teams.
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
Google
10.2019 - 02.2024
Freelance Consultant
Self-employed
02.2016 - 10.2019
Translation and Localization Specialist
Lionbridge
02.2014 - 02.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURE -
Copenhagen Business School