Nataliia Ongen
Localization Specialist/Project Manager
Summary
Games Localization Team Lead at Plarium with extensive experience managing AAA game localization in 15+ languages. Skilled in project management and team leadership, driving cultural accuracy and improving localization quality and team performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Games Localization Team Lead
Plarium, Ukraine
01.2014 - Current
- Led the full localization lifecycle for multiple AAA and mid-tier game titles, primarily in the strategy and RPG genres, across 15+ target languages, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
- Headed a team of localization engineers, overseeing daily operations, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing mentorship and guidance to support continuous professional development and career growth.
- Collaborated closely with narrative designers, game writers, UX/UI teams, and developers to ensure seamless integration of localized content.
- Worked in Agile/Scrum environments, attending sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to align localization goals with development milestones.
Teacher of English
Language School
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Delivered high-quality English language instruction to adult learners in both private language school settings and corporate environments, including tailored courses for IT specialists.
- Designed and conducted engaging lessons using the communicative approach, with a strong emphasis on real-life language use, fluency development, and learner confidence.
- Consistently achieved excellent learner outcomes, including significant improvements in speaking fluency, job-related communication, and international certification exam scores.
- Fostered a supportive and interactive learning environment, using digital tools and blended learning techniques to enhance engagement and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
National Aerospace University Named After N. E. Zhukovsky
Kharkiv, Ukraine 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Linguistics And Pedagogy
Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Methods of Secondary Education (English, German)
Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 04.2001 -
Skills
Attention to detail
Timeline
Games Localization Team Lead
Plarium, Ukraine
01.2014 - Current
Teacher of English
Language School
09.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
National Aerospace University Named After N. E. Zhukovsky
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Linguistics And Pedagogy
Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Methods of Secondary Education (English, German)
Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
04.2001 -
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