Matthew Rocha

Matthew Rocha has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Matthew started their career as a Journeyman Clerk at P&G Thriftway, where they excelled in providing exceptional customer service. Matthew then worked with University of Oregon as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and later as a Graduate Research Assistant, where they conducted research, published papers, and instructed courses in Physics.

Matthew further expanded their skills at Hewlett-Packard, where they served as a Research & Development Engineer and later as a Team Lead for the HP YEN program. At HP, they developed technologies, set up laboratories, and managed professional development and social programs for the company.

Matthew also gained experience at Translations.com, where they worked as a Sr. Technical Writer and Project Manager, focusing on the design, development, and publication of manuals and guides for IT systems. Additionally, Matthew served as an Engineering Department Manager at Translations.com, accountable for delivering localized products to client specifications within budget and quality constraints.

Prior to their current role at Welocalize, Matthew served in various management positions, including Technical Services Manager and Technical Services Sr. Manager. These roles involved managing technical staff, ensuring high performance in customer delivery, and recruiting technical staff in multiple geographies.

Currently, Matthew serves as the Head of Localization Engineering & Testing at Welocalize, leading global localization engineering and validation/testing services. Matthew manages a team across different countries and sets the long-term strategy for technical service offerings, growth, and delivery.

Overall, Matthew Rocha's work experience showcases their expertise in localization engineering, technical management, and research and development. Matthew has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Matthew Rocha earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Portland in 1998. Matthew then pursued a Master's degree in Physics at the University of Oregon from 1998 to 2000. Subsequently, Matthew completed their education with a PhD in Physics from the University of Oregon from 2000 to 2003.