Qualifications
Grover Hermann endowed Professor of Translation and Localization Management at MIIS
16 years teaching the next generation of localization professionals
Industry background in localization project management and technology consulting
Expertise
Translation & localization management
Media & audio-visual localization
Games localization
Localization project management
Internationalization programming
Academia-industry partnerships
Max Troyer is passionate about preparing future professionals to join the localization industry. He’s an Associate Professor of the Grover Hermann Endowed Program Chair for the Translation and Localization Management (TLM) program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). He believes in project-based teaching and assessment, and is constantly researching best practices for tools and techniques to incorporate into his program and courses.
Experience
Professor, Translation and Localization Management at Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
Jul 2023 — Present · 3 yrs
Associate Professor & Program Chair, TLM at MIIS
Jul 2018 to Jul 2023 · 5 yrs
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, TLM at MIIS
Aug 2013 to Jul 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Adjunct Professor, TLM at MIIS
Aug 2010 to Aug 2013 · 3 yrs
Project Manager at Medialocate USA
Feb 2005 to Mar 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Recent articles and events
Qualifications
Grover Hermann endowed Professor of Translation and Localization Management at MIIS
16 years teaching the next generation of localization professionals
Industry background in localization project management and technology consulting
Expertise
Translation & localization management
Media & audio-visual localization
Games localization
Localization project management
Internationalization programming
Academia-industry partnerships
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