JAGADISH SAVANUR
Bangalore,CH
Summary
Experienced English-Kannada translation and localization specialist with over 7 years in the industry. Adept at managing end-to-end translation workflows, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining linguistic assets. Demonstrated expertise in terminology management, client communication, and quality assurance processes. Proven ability to mentor teams, optimize processes, and deliver client-focused solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Linguist - Kannada
Lionbridge Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
- - Quality Management: - Supervised end-to-end translation workflows, achieving consistent quality benchmarks for client projects. - Developed and maintained linguistic quality assurance protocols, significantly reducing error rates
- - Terminology Management: - Designed and maintained comprehensive glossaries, ensuring terminology consistency across projects. - Led initiatives to integrate new terminology tools, improving translation accuracy and efficiency
- - Client Engagement: - Addressed and resolved field review issues by acting as the primary client contact for quality escalations. - Provided detailed analysis and insights through arbitration reports, RCAs, and deep-dive quality reviews
- - Operational Excellence: - Delivered strategic training to linguists, enhancing team capabilities and reducing major error categories. - Documented quality performance metrics, ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders
- Achievements:- Achieved an error rate below 3% over an 11-month period in 2019
- - Recognized with a Star Award and multiple Spot Awards for quality and performance
Bulletin Producer
Panorama Television Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 10.2016
- - Created, edited, and translated news content for television broadcasts
- - Coordinated voiceovers, video editing, and script optimization for seamless delivery
Senior Linguist - Kannada
Webdunia.net
07.2013 - 02.2014
- - Managed document translation, software localization, and comprehensive quality checks
- - Delivered accurate and context-appropriate translations for diverse domains
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
Karnataka University
Dharwad, KAP.G. Diploma - Translation
Karnataka University
Dharwad, KASkills
Quality Management
Terminology Management
Client Support
Linguistic Excellence
Translation
Subtitling
Localization
Medical Domain
Technical Domain
Software Domain
[Language] translation
Awards
- Multiple performance awards at Lionbridge, including the prestigious Star Award.
- Voiceover award from Aakashavani Dharwad.
Toolsandtechnologies
Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, Xliff Editor, Google Toolkit, Subtitle Edit, GTT, Subtitle Workshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Baraha, Nudi, Photoshop
Timeline
Lead Linguist - Kannada
Lionbridge Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
Bulletin Producer
Panorama Television Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 10.2016
Senior Linguist - Kannada
Webdunia.net
07.2013 - 02.2014
P.G. Diploma - Translation
Karnataka University
Master of Science - Journalism
Karnataka University