Stanela Khalil is a Program Manager in Cloud Learning Services at Google, based in Dublin, Ireland. Originally from Lebanon, Stanela brings over 15 years of rich, cross-industry experience in localization—spanning media, healthcare, and humanitarian crisis response. Her career journey is a powerful testament to how non-technical backgrounds can thrive and lead in the tech world.

At Google, Stanela has led high-impact initiatives—from de-risking extended workforce operations across 13 EMEA countries to creating end-to-end quality frameworks that saved millions. Her strategic thinking, problem-solving mindset, and deep commitment to cross-cultural collaboration continue to redefine localization in the cloud space.

Stanela's story highlights the transformative power of transferable skills—like communication, leadership, and adaptability—and the importance of embracing diverse, non-US-centric perspectives in global tech. She’s passionate about showing others that what you do and how you do it matters, and that your unique background isn’t a limitation—it’s your greatest strength.

In this virtual session, Stanela will explore key themes including:

How a non-techie can thrive in the tech world, drawing from her own path from studying languages and interpretation to working at Google Cloud

Why a non-US-centric lens is essential to building truly global technologies

The power of transferable skills as career accelerators

Practical tips for landing a career at Google—no matter your background

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