AVINASH G
Shimoga
Summary
With over 8 years of expertise, Excelled in Quality Assurance and Documentation for 4 years, as well as Translation, Localization, Content Editing, Project Coordination, and Proofreading for another 4 years. Recognized with Star Performer and Mr. Consistent awards at Testbook Company, skillfully led a team of 8 members, seamlessly coordinating language translation projects. Adept in managing projects with precision, cultural appropriateness, and adherence to ISO 17100 standards, Leveraging AI and CAT tools for optimal workflow efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator and Reviewer (Freelance)
BrainyMind Localization Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Experience in translating books and manuals, as well as editing and proofreading documents for the Ministry of Education and national publications
- Proficient in proofreading Kannada content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to language guidelines
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate and timely translations for various industries.
- Experience in translation software and tools like Smartcat, Deep-L, Oneforma and memoQ.
- Knowledge of the e-learning industry and terminology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
- Applied IS 10454:1983 guidelines for translation presentation, ensuring consistency and standardization.
- Familiar with AI Tools: Proficient in using ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, and Microsoft Co-pilot.
- Experienced in refining and improving machine-generated translations to ensure accuracy and fluency.
Language Lead and Proofreader
Testbook Edu Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversee the entire localization process from planning to execution, facilitate tool and technology adoption, initiate translation tasks for content on the help site and platform, and monitor their progress to ensure quality and functionality
- Proficiently initiated and supervised translation projects within Translation Management Systems (TMS)
- Defined project requirements and scope, developed project plans, established timelines, identified risks and dependencies, and ensured timely project delivery
- Collaborated with translators, partners, and freelancers to establish workflows, monitor project status, diagnose issues, and collaborate on finding solutions
- Ensured consistency in style and tone by adhering to clients'' specific guidelines and preferences
- Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content
- Acquired a comprehensive understanding of ISO 17100 standards for translation services, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and exceptional quality throughout the translation process
- Led cross-functional project teams, motivating members to achieve project milestones ahead of schedule
- Proficiently localized content to resonate with target audiences and cultures
- Utilized a strategic approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and system understanding, resulting in efficient and effective solutions
- Led a team consisting of 6 freelancers and 2 in-house members as a Language Lead, successfully completing Government Exam projects
- Supported editorial team in meeting tight deadlines without compromising on the quality of output delivered.
- Proficient in proofreading and translating English content to Kannada, averaging 2000 to 8000 words daily, covering academic content, live test quizzes, and various materials
- Expertly leveraged project management tools like JIRA and REDASH to optimize task management, while also employing KISSFLOW for strategic task allocation and oversight.
Translator (Freelance)
EMBIBE INDIA PVT LTD
12.2019 - 12.2021
- English to Kannada translations and vice versa of academic data
- English to Kannada translations of academic data and other contents
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check the accuracy of information
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
QA Engineer
VELANKANI ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Evaluating products as per National/International Standards (IEC 61000-4 series, IS 13779, IS 14697, CBIP 88/EMC etc.)
- Documenting all test results, releasing of product and analysis of failure and responsible for validation of reliability & accelerated life test on new products.
Test Engineer
LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems
- Tested hardware within a tightly controlled sandbox environment prior to release to production
- Evaluating products as per National/International Standards (IEC 61000-4 series, IS 13779, IS 14697, CBIP 88/EMC etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE
SDM College
Mangalore06.2013
Skills
- Proofreading
- Translation
- Localization
- CAT Tools Proficiency
- AI Tools Proficiency
- Kannada Fluency
- Attention to Detail
- Style guides
- G-Suite and MS Office
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research and analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Regional language Translation projects.
- Used Google sheets to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Documented and resolved user-reported translation quality issues, resulting in improved quality ratings for the railway exams test series.
Certification
Project Management, Machine Translation, JIRA Project management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Translator and Reviewer (Freelance)
BrainyMind Localization Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Language Lead and Proofreader
Testbook Edu Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2024
Translator (Freelance)
EMBIBE INDIA PVT LTD
12.2019 - 12.2021
QA Engineer
VELANKANI ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
09.2017 - 03.2019
Test Engineer
LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD
07.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - SCIENCE
SDM College
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