Niccolo's Resume

Niccolo

Senior Linguistic Specialist

Male

45 y/o

English Translation/Other language translation

Live in Italy

Nationality Italy

Summary

I am an experienced translator with a strong command of both source and target languages, specializing in delivering accurate and culturally nuanced translations. Over the years, I have worked on a wide range of projects, including technical documents, marketing content, legal texts, and literary works. My attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and ability to adapt tone and style to different audiences have consistently earned positive feedback from clients. I am proficient in using CAT tools and translation platforms, and I continuously strive to enhance my skills to meet the evolving demands of the industry. For more details about my professional experience, please visit my personal website (https://niccolobanchetti.com/).

Work experience

Senior Linguistic Specialist
Multiple agencies, such as BSC Everest Translation · PinkNoise · Quantic Lab · Andovar · Roboto · NetEase Youdao · Pactera Systems
2014.01-Current
(12 years)
- Translation, proofreading, editing, localization, MTPE, editing&post-editing quality assurance, LQA, testing services for videogame, IT, software related texts, including mobile, apps, console and PC games - Performed LQA and functional testing on mobile, console, and PC games, identifying and resolving linguistic and UI issues pre-launch - Developed Italian terminology databases, improving consistency across large-scale projects - Consistently met tight deadlines across highvolume projects, demonstrating exceptional time management and workflow coordination
Senior Translator, Editor, Subtitling, LQA, Office
Multiple agencies, such as Andovar · NetEase Youdao · Pactera Systems
2006.01-Current
(20 years)
- Translation, proofreading, editing, localization, MTPE, post editing quality assurance, LQA, test evaluation, video timing, and subtitling - Projects span diverse sectors including technical, medical, legal, marketing, travel & tourism, training, corporate communications, entertainment, IT. And also, websites, manuals, books, booklets, contracts, certificates - Collaborated with AI and MT developers to evaluate and fine-tune Italian language models, improving machine translation output quality - Supported localization strategy for global clients by providing cultural insights and linguistic expertise, helping brands resonate with Italian audiences

Projects

Multiple translation and localization projects
Translator, localizator, LQA evaluator
2014.02-Current
(12 years)
Video game industry

Educational experience

University of Florence
Translation
2004.10-2006.12
(2 years)
Language translation
University of Florence
Intercultural Studies
2000.10-2004.04
(4 years)
Intercultural studies