SOORAJ S. KALAPURA

• Currently own the end‑to‑end localization lifecycle for assigned titles
• Managing all localized assets (dubbing, subs, SDH, AD, marketing, metadata, titles, forced narratives) for long form and trailers
• Serving as the primary strategic contact across Content, Post, Marketing, Launch Management, and other internal teams.
• Plan and manage localization workflows, including language strategy, vendor selection, bids, budgets, and asset delivery
• Coordinate with localization partners and Language Producers to align on timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Monitor quality, risks, and localization metrics to resolve issues, optimize workflows, and maintain launch readiness.
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement, while fostering transparency and strong internal and external partnerships.

Key Achievement: Achieved a 90% adoption rate (up from 0% in 2022) for a targeted workflow by implementing differentiated workflows, prioritisation frameworks, and a focus on user engagement.

• Led a team of 24 in-house linguists and 200+ freelance resources, delivering high-quality post-production and localization services.
• Directed day-to-day production, monitored performance metrics, and produced executive reports to maintain visibility and accountability.
• Boosted operational efficiency by implementing robust QA workflows and resolving complex localization challenges.
• Built and maintained strong partnerships with external vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Coached, mentored, and upskilled team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement.

Key Achievement: Cut operational costs by 20%+ through strategic resource optimization and process standardization while preserving quality standards.