Localization Engineer
As a member of the IT department, I worked closely with sales, client services, translators, and clients to plan and execute a wide range of print and digital content for localization.
Some of my duties included
- Planning a localization workflow for complex web and database structures.
- Analyze and estimate word counts a segmentation for project management processes.
- Check translated content for completion, character corruption, and correct character set encoding.
- Conduct quality assurance testing on deliverables and manage additional ad hoc translation requests as requested.
- Utilized industry and custom CAT tools to prepare and execute localization workflows.
- Maintained translation memory databases on behalf of fortune 500 clients.
- Deliver localized content.
Additionally, I participated in the ISO-9000 certification process for the agency as part of the IT team responsible for detailing critical processes like data recovery, disaster planning, and establishing validation requirements.
Industries: Pharmaceutical, Banking and Financial Services, Education and Nonprofit, Medical, Hospitality, and more.
Freelance: 2003 – 2005
Staff: 2005 – 2008