Senior Localization Specialist
с 06.2023 - По настоящий момент |Busuu
EdTech
Ongoing collaboration with one of the world’s leading language learning platforms.
Delivering high-quality Russian content for global learners with a focus on:
● Course Localization: adapting complex educational materials and lesson content (3,000–10,000 words monthly).
● Linguistic Precision: ensuring natural flow and cultural relevance using Smartling and XTM Cloud.
● User Experience: enhancing the EdTech interface for Russian-speaking audiences.
AI Content Specialist / Language Model Evaluator (Russian)
с 07.2022 - По настоящий момент |DATAmundi
AI, LLM
Focused on the evaluation and optimization of Large Language Models (LLMs) to ensure high-precision Russian language output.
● RLHF & Model Tuning: ranking and refining AI-generated responses for linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and safety.
● Data Quality Assurance: identifying and correcting subtle errors in machine-generated Russian to improve logical flow and naturalness.
● Cross-Domain Evaluation: leveraging expertise in Legal, Medical, and Technical fields to assess AI performance in complex subject areas.
● Linguistic Feedback: providing structured data and analysis to help refine training datasets for next-generation AI models.
Translator
с 11.2013 - По настоящий момент |Translators without Borders
Translation
● I am proud to be a part of this amazing organization.
● All the projects are created for people's sake: women and children health, education, new technologies that help integrating new generations into modern society and to have better life, and even history of the USA (amazing project).
Translator
с 02.2012 - По настоящий момент |Language is Everything
Translation
Long-term collaboration providing high-stakes linguistic support for UK-based public, private, and third-sector clients.
With over 270,000 words translated, my work focuses on complex cases requiring extreme precision and ethical sensitivity:
● Law & Justice: specialized in asylum, immigration, and criminal law documentation.
● Government & Social Services: supporting housing departments and social services in sensitive community-related cases.
● Healthcare: expert translation for general medical and psychiatric healthcare settings.
● Recognized for reliability and professional excellence in handling confidential and high-priority assignments.
Senior Localization Specialist
с 02.2011 - По настоящий момент |Metafraze
CRM, Trados, MemoQ
A 15-year strategic partnership providing high-tier localization and MTPE services for a diverse US-based portfolio.
Specializing in high-stakes sectors that demand technical precision and cultural fluency:
● Medical & Life Sciences: expert translation for medical device companies and healthcare providers.
● Technology & IT: specialized in software localization and IT-related documentation.
● Market Research & Consumer Brands: delivering culturally nuanced content for global market research firms and household consumer products.
● Advanced Linguistic Tech: proficient in Trados and memoQ, with extensive experience in Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE).
● Trusted by the CEO for "exceptional breadth" and "genuine commitment to accuracy" across multiple disciplines.
Localization Specialist
06.2011 - 09.2021 |Paul St Pierre. Business English
Translation
Focused collaboration with a UK-based business communication consultancy, delivering high-standard Russian localization for the global travel and hospitality sector.
● Technical Localization: translated complex tourist content, including HTML coding, for a global airport transfer network, ensuring seamless digital integration.
● Cross-Cultural Communication & Vetting: conducted linguistic screening and professional interviews for potential service partners in Eastern Europe (Ukraine), ensuring alignment with UK-led service standards.
● Creative Transcreation: adapted sophisticated destination marketing materials and travel guides, focusing on natural flow and user engagement.
● Quality & Precision: consistently provided high-quality output that "stood scrutiny on every occasion," handling specialized terminology with professional expertise.
● Mentored by Paul St Pierre, this role was foundational in mastering the art of brand storytelling and professional business communication.
Audiovisual Linguist & Subtitler
с 01.2010 - По настоящий момент |Einion Media
Translation, EdTech
Long-term collaboration with a specialized media agency, focusing on high-quality audiovisual translation and localization for international audiences.
● Audiovisual Translation (AVT): expert subtitling for documentary films, cinema festivals, and media projects, ensuring linguistic precision and cultural resonance.
● Corporate EdTech: localization of complex training programs and educational content for global corporate clients.
● Transcreation: adapting English-Russian content with a focus on natural flow, timing, and viewer engagement.
● Recognized for being "extremely helpful, flexible, and delivering good quality work" across a variety of creative and technical formats.
Senior Pro-Tier Linguist & Reviewer
с 07.2009 - По настоящий момент |Gengo
Translation
● Pro-Level Accreditation: achieved high-tier certification for English-to-Russian translation, specializing in business, marketing, and technical content.
● Quality Assurance: consistently delivering high-precision translations and proofreading services with a focus on stylistic accuracy and brand voice consistency.
● Large-Scale Localization: extensive experience managing diverse projects, from fast-paced digital content to complex technical documentation.
● Verified Reliability: maintaining long-term "Pro" status through rigorous quality benchmarks and professional commitment.
Senior Linguist & Transcription Specialist
с 12.2009 - По настоящий момент |Multilingual Connections
Translation
Long-term strategic partnership with a Chicago-based global language solutions provider.
Over 400,000 words of English-Russian-English content delivered across high-precision sectors:
● Healthcare & Life Sciences: specialized in biochemistry, public health, and medical documentation.
● Social Impact: successfully led consecutive large-scale projects (2019-2020) for a major international AIDS association, including subtitle translation and conference material adaptation.
● Technical & Corporate: translating complex instructions, curricula, and sensitive organizational correspondence.
● Multimodal Services: expert-level transcription and linguistic editing, ensuring cultural resonance and adherence to the highest quality standards.
● Recognized for consistently meeting tight deadlines and managing high-volume projects (1,000+ pages) with "proactive motivation and professional excellence" (Ref: Akif Can Taşkent, Senior PM).
Senior Translator
с 12.2008 - По настоящий момент |One Hour Translation
Translation
Expertise:
● Ad-Words / Banners.
● Business / Forex / Finance.
● Marketing / Consumer / Media.
● Technical / Engineering.
● Tourism.
Senior Localization Expert / Senior EN-RU Linguist
с 01.2006 - По настоящий момент |Independent Contractor (Global Brands & International Organizations)
Smartling, Trados Studio, MemoQ, Smartcat, OmegaT, XTM, Phrase (Memsource). Methodologies: LQA (Language Quality Assurance), MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing), RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback), Transcreation, Style Guide Development. Platforms: Jira, Slack, Trello, GitHub (localization workflows)
Operating as a high-level linguistic consultant and lead translator for diverse global sectors.
Delivered 5,000,000+ words across multiple high-stakes domains:
● AI & Technology: expert in AI Training (RLHF) and linguistic model fine-tuning for global tech leaders (e.g., Lilt, Datamundi). Specialized in monitoring systems, electronics, and Lean Manufacturing documentation.
● International Organizations & Social Impact: long-term cooperation with the ILO (International Labour Organization) and the Red Cross. Focused on migration, labor rights, and social protection reports.
● EdTech & Education: 3+ years as Russian Linguist for global e-learning giants (Busuu). Expert in US School District programs (IEP/ELL) and UK Child Protection evaluations for family court proceedings.
● Medicine & Public Health: specialized in clinical trials, palliative care, biochemistry, and HIV/AIDS research documentation.
● Media & Creative: transcreation for The Daily Telegraph, Press Association (Netherlands), and documentary film festivals. Localization of content for Coca-Cola, Motorola, and Haarslev.
● Publishing: translated several books, including "A Practical Guide to Implementing Lean" and works on semantics (John Sowa).
● Industrial Engineering: professional translation of technical manuals and state standards (GOST) for high-voltage equipment and industrial systems.
Marketing & PR Manager
05.2005 - 09.2005 |ALS Group (Animation Studio)
International Business Development, CRM, Technical Writing
● Managed international market expansion and cold outreach.
● Established strategic partnerships with subcontractors in India.
● Drafted and edited press releases and technical articles in English.
Office Administrator / Liaison
09.2004 - 03.2005 |Aktel.ru (Joint Representative Office of Adtron Corp. (USA) & Actel (UK))
Translation, Vendor Management, HR Screening
● Acted as the key point of contact for the US and UK headquarters, managing all high-level corporate correspondence.
● Provided professional verbal and written English-Russian translation for executive leadership.
● Oversaw full-cycle office operations, managed international supplier contracts, and assisted in recruitment for specialized roles.
Project Manager (Business Demographics)
05.2004 - 09.2004 |Delovoy Peterburg (Newspaper)
SEO
● Managed and moderated international web platforms.
● Curated and translated content for multilingual audiences.
● Conducted outreach and correspondence with European political and business figures.
Campaign Specialist
05.2004 - 07.2004 |Universal Engine
Advertisement
● Managed and registered advertising campaigns across premium global search engines.
Technical Translator
02.1999 - 05.1999 |LOMO (Leningrad Optical Mechanical Association)
Translation
● Translated complex technical specifications and international business letters for the foreign trade department.
Leading Specialist (Advanced Technologies Dept.)
07.1999 - 05.2000 |ORT (Channel One Russia)
Market Research, Technical Translation
● Conducted international market research for the technical development service.
● Handled professional translation and technical documentation management.
Sales Manager / Liaison
09.1997 - 12.1998 |Safetech
Market Research, Technical Translation
● Negotiated with foreign suppliers and managed ongoing communication.
● Translated marketing materials and technical data for protective glass products.
English Teacher
02.1993 - 12.1994 |Secondary School №90 Saint Petersburg
EdTech
● Taught English as a second language to students.
Lecturer
09.1992 - 02.1993 |ITMO University (Foreign Languages Department)
EdTech
● Taught specialized English for technical and academic purposes.
