Over 16 years of experience in translation, localization and internationalization of software products, marketing materials and web content, having worked as a translator, editor, proofreader, and coordinator.

SENIOR TRANSLATOR

English and Spanish to Brazilian Portuguese

– Specialized in software and app localization, translation of marketing copy, business communication, and machine translation post-editing.

– More than 8 million words translated in my areas of expertise.

– Native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

– Degree in Translation and extensive experience with localization tools, including CAT tools, TMS, quality assurance tools, and issue tracking software.

– Sensitive to multicultural differences, having studied in Brazil, Australia, Germany and Canada, worked remotely and on-site with cross-cultural teams, and traveled to over 22 countries.

LOCALIZATION QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

– Manage the entire lifecycle of multiple localization projects in over 20 languages.

– Perform regular LQA, review translations, consult internal SMEs to validate terminology, and provide specific and relevant feedback to LSPs to improve the quality of all localized content.

– Oversee the localization process for software products, official websites, microsites, blog posts, UI strings, and user guides to ensure clear communication and a positive customer experience.

– Collaborate with Development and Technical Writing teams to improve product UI strings, user guides, and installation guides, and ensure translations are completed in time for each software release.

– Maintain and update term bases and style guides.

– Lead initiatives to improve internal processes, help optimize localization tools and establish production metrics.

– Work closely with the Marketing teams, translators, reviewers, and project managers to ensure localization best practices are followed.

CAT Tools: SDL Trados Studio, Wordfast, Memsource, Smartling, MemoQ, Translation Workspace, and others.

Areas of expertise 

– Advertising and Marketing

– Information Technology

– Human Resources and Corporate Communication

– Environment and Sustainability

– Visual Communication

Background

– Mother tongue: Brazilian Portuguese

– Bachelor's degree in Translation

– Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management, specializing in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and green marketing

– Diploma in Photography

Skills

LQA · Localization · Terminology Management · Proofreading · Project Management · Cross-functional Coordination

Contact

Linkedin.com/in/anafalascabernardes