Francesco Pugliano is a seasoned localization expert with over 15 years in the industry. As a senior language specialist at eBay, he is educating designers and product managers on how to design with international expansion in mind, and helping break down language barriers to maximize international growth and engagement. Francesco is also helping management define strategy for geographical expansion and new market entry. He has an MA in modern languages from the University of Florence, Italy. In his free time, he loves sailing and kite surfing.