Raman G K

About

I have around 12+ years of experience in the translation and localization industry. As a Localization Project Manager, I leverage my skills in localization engineering, project management, client communication, vendor communication, cost estimation, and quality assurance to manage projects from initiation to delivery, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure customer satisfaction. I have successfully managed very large and complex projects, including marketing campaigns, multi-language brochures, financial documentations, and multimedia projects.

Experience

• Senior Project Manager · Lionbridge2023-11-01 – 2025-09-01
• Localization Project Manager · Tag2023-05-01 – 2023-10-01

  Project Management, Client Communication, Vendor Communication, Cost Estimation and Quality Assurance.

• Senior Project Manager · KeyPoint Technologies2021-09-01 – 2023-04-01

  • Oversee end-to-end project management from initiation to final delivery, coordinating internal teams including linguists, localization engineers, and desktop publishing specialists. • Adhere to established localization processes and collaborate with cross-functional Project Management teams and Sales when needed. • Serve as the primary point of contact and account manager for a diverse client portfolio across various industries. • Operate within defined budgets and strict deadlines, ensuring clear and consistent communication with clients to maintain high levels of satisfaction. • Lead the execution of large-scale projects, such as marketing campaigns, multi-language brochures, financial documents, and multimedia content. • Provide accurate estimations and timelines for localization of websites, mobile applications, and chatbots • Demonstrate proficiency in translation memory tools including Trados, SDLTM, and TMX. • Manage a wide network of linguistic resources spanning multiple languages and time zones. • Collaborate with internal resourcing teams to assess and select qualified linguistic teams as required.

• Service Manager - Localization · AMPLEXOR International2021-01-01 – 2021-07-01

  • Managing the projects of Translation, Localization & Multilingual DTP. • Preparing quote, Providing Estimation and time required for projects, Allocating translation task to vendors and File preparation task to DTP Team, Client co-ordination, Sending PO'S to linguist. • Ensure linguistic material, such as TMs, glossaries and style guides, are consistently updated and delivered per SLAs • QA task allocation and verification of QA done properly. • Exposure to XTM and Xbench.

• Senior Localization Engineer / QA · Cosmic Global Limited2013-04-01 – 2021-01-01

  • Define project requirements and prepare files of different formats for translation including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, XML, HTML, JSON, Java Properties, Resx, VTT, SRT, Adobe Frame Maker, Illustrator, InDesign and Articulate Storyline in collaboration with LPM. • Work with development teams and tools teams to identify, troubleshoot, and provide localization-specific solutions. • Manage TMs (Including, creation, and maintenance). • Knowledge of software and web applications for localization (Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal). • Work with testers and linguists to resolve issues during testing. • Resolving technical difficulties related to Translation memory and CAT tools. • Providing technical support and training sessions for localization/translation teams. • Participate in regular status meetings with stakeholders and vendors. • Track multiple projects simultaneously. • Create a domain based TM to reduce translation costs for all the projects. • Deliver localized software and translated documents on time.

Education

• Tamil Nadu Open University, ChennaiMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology
• University of MadrasBachelor of Arts - BA, English
• Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College - IndiaDiploma, Computer Engineering

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