Qualifications
Director at CSA Research, a leading independent market research firm for the language services industry
Over 15 years analyzing globalization and localization trends at CSA Research
Former senior international product manager at Netscape, Remedy Corp., and Ashton-Tate
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Expertise
Localization
Globalization
Cultural Adaptation
Language Services Research
Global Content Strategy
Market Research
Rebecca Ray is Director at CSA Research, a leading independent market research firm for the language services industry, where she has analyzed globalization, localization, and cultural adaptation for over 15 years. A recognized thought leader on global content strategy, she previously held senior international product management roles at Netscape, Remedy Corp., and Ashton-Tate. She began her career in language services at Automated Language Processing Systems.
Experience
Director at CSA Research
Jan 2013 to Nov 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Senior Analyst at CSA Research
Jan 2010 to Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Managing Editor and Consulting Partner at Localization Industry Standards Association
Jan 2002 to Jan 2010 · 8 yrs
Senior International Product Manager at Remedy Corp.
Jan 1997 to Jan 1999 · 2 yrs
International Product Manager at Netscape
Jan 1995 to Jan 1996 · 1 yr
Product Manager at Ashton-Tate
Jan 1989 to Jan 1992 · 3 yrs
Recent articles and events
Qualifications
Director at CSA Research, a leading independent market research firm for the language services industry
Over 15 years analyzing globalization and localization trends at CSA Research
Former senior international product manager at Netscape, Remedy Corp., and Ashton-Tate
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Expertise
Localization
Globalization
Cultural Adaptation
Language Services Research
Global Content Strategy
Market Research
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