Originally a linguist, Selcen Kalender has been in localization for over 15 years, both on the buyer and provider sides. She has recently joined Patreon to lead their localization program. Previously, Selcen built localization teams, including linguists, project managers, content delivery, localization analytics, and quality experts. She also deployed globalization programs at various companies to support them with their global expansion strategies. Throughout her career, Selcen has collaborated closely with marketing and product teams, developing fully localized integrated marketing campaigns, with a focus on increasing conversion globally, and improving user experience in different territories.