Working languages:
Russian to Georgian
Georgian (monolingual)
English (monolingual)

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Tina Nikoladze
2 clients would work again
Localization Manager & Lead Linguist

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Local time: 11:21 +04 (GMT+4)

Native in: Georgian Native in Georgian, Russian (Variant: Standard-Russia) Native in Russian
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Affiliations
Services Voiceover (dubbing), Terminology management, Linguistic validation, AI training, Software localization, Subtitling, Training, AI + Human review (MT post-editing) , Language instruction, Editing/proofreading, Interpreting, Translation, Native speaker conversation, Project management, Transcription, Vendor management, Website localization, Copywriting, Operations management, Transcreation
Expertise
Specializes in:
AgricultureMedical: Cardiology
Engineering (general)Engineering: Industrial
IT (Information Technology)Internet, e-Commerce
Mathematics & StatisticsMedia / Multimedia
Metallurgy / CastingMetrology


Rates 		General rate: 0.1 USD per word / 100 USD per hour


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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Experience Years of experience: 24. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2023.
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Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, ChatGPT, Crowdin, DeepL, Fluency, Lilt, MateCat, memoQ, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, MotionPoint, OmegaT, PhraseApp, Protemos, Smartcat, Smartling, Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, Wordbee, Wordfast

CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
🌐 GLOBALIZATION & AI LANGUAGE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

15+ Years of Elite Experience Driving Market Expansion for Big Tech, Web3, & Global Enterprise Platforms

I bridge the gap between complex software products and flawless regional deployment for the Georgian and Russian markets. Having architected localization pipelines for industry titans like **Google, Gemini, and Bybit**, I specialize in transforming raw translation tasks into highly scalable, automated, and legally compliant language operations. 

Whether you need a high-level **Localization Program Manager** to build a vendor infrastructure from scratch, or an elite **Lead Reviewer** for high-stakes compliance and AI training data, I deliver institutional-grade speed, accuracy, and operational maturity.

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🚀 CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE

*   **Localization Program Management:** Scaled and cross-functionally managed teams of **450+ linguists** globally. Built localized operations from inception to market launch.
*   **High-Volume Agile Throughput:** Proven infrastructure capable of delivering up to **10,000 words/day** under tight agile sprints without compromising quality.
*   **AI Data Operations & LLM Fine-Tuning:** Expert in prompt evaluation, LLM data annotation, RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback), and AI model testing for regional accuracy.
*   **High-Value Multimedia Localization:** Specialization in rapid AI-assisted video translation, technical timecoding (SRT/VTT format alignment), and native deployment on platforms like Wistia and Vimeo Enterprise.
*   **Domain Specialization:** FinTech, Web3, Blockchain/Crypto exchanges, Legal compliance, Corporate training, Software/SaaS UI & UX engineering.

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💼 PROVEN SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS

*   **BYBIT:** Recruited elite linguistic units, designed rigorous hiring frameworks, and managed the end-to-end localization strategy for platform expansion into the regional market.
*   **GOOGLE & GEMINI:** Delivered critical language engineering, data annotation, and regional evaluations for advanced large language model deployments.
*   **MULTIMEDIA ENTERPRISE:** Successfully localized a comprehensive library of legal compliance video training courses via custom LLM workflows and timecoding within a critical **4-day turnaround window**.

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 🛠 TECH STACK & INTEGRATIONS
*   **TMS & CAT Tools:** SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource/Phrase, Smartling, Smartcat, Lilt.
*   **Platforms & Video Ecosystems:** Wistia, Vimeo Enterprise, JIRA, Confluence, GitHub.
*   **AI Engines:** Custom GPTs, Claude Enterprise, Whisper AI, Descript.

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📥 WORK ENGAGEMENT TERMS

*   **Available For:** Fractional Localization Management, Lead Review/LQA (Linguistic Quality Assurance), Strategic Consultancy, Premium AI Training Contracts.
*   **Rates:** Project-based flat fees or premium retainer agreements. Available for secure processing via PayPal or Wire Transfer (SWIFT).

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