SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource, LTB Tool
Sai Kumar Doraboyina
Translation & Localization Manager
Bangalore
Summary
As a dedicated and accomplished Translation & Localization Manager, and total 9 years of experience in Localization & Translation industry, I bring extensive expertise in linguistic quality management, localization strategy, and cross-cultural communication. I am adept at leading high-performing teams and executing projects with precision and efficiency. My career has been marked by a demonstrated record of success in enhancing global brand visibility and ensuring linguistic excellence across diverse markets. In my role as a Language Quality Lead, I have consistently implemented stringent quality assurance measures, elevating translation accuracy to meet the highest standards. As a seasoned Senior Translator, I have built a strong foundation across a wide range of industries, providing with a deep understanding of the nuances of language and cultural context.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Localization and Translation Manager
Scalene Livprotec
11.2022 - Current
- Proficiently managed a diverse range of localization projects across various industries, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality translations.
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies to consistently meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks on translations, emphasizing accuracy and consistency in the final output.
- Collaborated closely with translation vendors and freelance linguists, fostering timely and precise delivery of translations.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to team members within the localization department, offering constructive feedback and performance evaluations to enhance productivity and professional growth.
- Maintained open and effective communication with clients to thoroughly understand project requirements and delivered regular updates on project status.
- Leveraged expertise in translation and localization to provide valuable insights to clients and stakeholders, ensuring cultural appropriateness and the success of localization initiatives.
- Stayed current with industry trends and emerging technologies in translation and localization, promoting innovation and the implementation of best practices.
- Managed and coordinated translation projects for the medical devices sector, ensuring regulatory and quality standards were met.
- Recruited and onboarded specialized freelance linguists with expertise in medical and healthcare terminology, maintaining a reliable resource pool for translation projects.
- Implemented a rigorous quality assurance process for medical device translations, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
- Oversaw the development and maintenance of a translation memory system to improve efficiency and content consistency in medical device translation.
- Conducted training and workshops for in-house and freelance linguists to keep them updated on industry-specific knowledge and terminology.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for freelance linguists, providing feedback and incentives for maintaining and improving translation quality.
- Developed a network of medical professionals and experts for content validation and review, ensuring the accuracy of translated medical content.
Localization Quality Lead
Lionbridge Technologies
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Successfully managed a team of 40 linguists and freelancers, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely delivery of high-quality translations.
- Played a key role in training new team members on translation software and company processes, contributing to their successful onboarding and integration.
- Expertly used translation tools like GTT, Polyglot, SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, XTM Cloud, SMARTCAT, MeM Source, XBENCH to enhance productivity and maintain accuracy throughout the translation process.
- Assisted the language lead in project management and quality control activities, contributing to seamless project execution and top-notch results.
- Actively sought out industry trends and emerging technologies, fostering innovation and implementing best practices in localization and translation.
- Led and coordinated linguistic activities to ensure project success and timely deliveries.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) at the account level and implemented process modifications to drive continuous improvement.
- Oversaw the creation of client review instruction templates to standardize linguistic processes.
- Managed complex linguistic issues and queries throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed and implemented linguistic assets, including Translation Memories, glossaries, style guides, and CAT/CAR tool configurations.
- Ensured terminology compliance with subject matter specialization, standards, and customer-specific needs.
- Managed customer feedback and complaints, maintaining effective communication with clients as needed.
- Monitored partner performance, collaborating with partners to provide feedback and define improvement plans.
- Maintained clear and effective communication with all stakeholders about assigned tasks.
Senior Translator
Lionbridge Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Translated various content such as Medical, legal, technical, user interface, Help and marketing content from English to Telugu
- Collaborated with clients to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of translations
- Used CAT tools to improve translation efficiency and accuracy
- Conducted research and maintained terminology databases to ensure consistency across translations
- Proofread and edited translations to ensure quality and accuracy
- Delivered translations within tight deadlines
- Assisted in translating various documents, such as legal contracts, technical manuals, and marketing materials, from English to Telugu
- Maintained terminology databases to ensure consistency across translations
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy of translations
- Proofread and edited translations to ensure quality and accuracy.
Education
Bsc - Biochemistry
Gulbarga University
05.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Project Management
Localization & Translation Expertise
Team Management
Quality Assurance
Communication Skills
Resource Management
Problem-Solving
Adaptability & Technology Proficiency
Leadership, Client Management & Continuous Improvement
Software
Jira, Smartling, memoQ, Amara
Xbench, Polyglot, GTT
Omni Tool, xliff, JSON
Slack, Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google Workspace
Timeline
Localization and Translation Manager
Scalene Livprotec
11.2022 - Current
Localization Quality Lead
Lionbridge Technologies
01.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Translator
Lionbridge Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bsc - Biochemistry
Gulbarga University
05.2012 - 05.2015