Dan Claessens

Dan Claessens is a seasoned professional in technical writing and localization, currently serving as the Director of Technical Writing and Localization at AVEVA since July 2021, following the company's acquisition of OSIsoft. Prior to this role, Dan held various positions at OSIsoft from 2006 to July 2021, including Head of Technical Content and Localization, where oversight was provided for a team of over 20 technical writers and localization engineers. In previous roles, Dan developed a globalization strategy for a large workforce, managed content targeted towards international markets, and led significant projects in content management and localization. Dan's career also includes experience as a self-employed consultant specializing in software UI design and content development, with an academic background in English and Chinese from the University of Chicago.