Session will run from 10am - 12pm.
Discover actionable tips and guidance on breaking into the market and learn how to build the skills that language service providers (LSPs) and clients are seeking today.
What you’ll learn:
The defining features of localisation as a specific language service
Key sectors: software, videogames, web, and cloud localisation
The life-cycle of localisation services and products
Essential tools and technologies used by professionals and freelancers
In-demand localisation skills and how to develop them
Proven pathways for freelancers to access and thrive in the localisation market.
Whether you’re looking to diversify your services or take your career to the next level, this workshop will provide you with the insights and resources you need to succeed in localisation.
Carlos has hit the milestone of 25 years providing language services and training for companies and individuals all over the world.
He has lived and developed his skills in ten different countries, proudly working as a Technology Trainer, Localisation Project Manager, School Teacher and, of course, Translator. His natural inclination towards learning and gathering new experiences has driven his career mixing academic and business life.
Over the years, he has worked with dozens of international clients such as Amazon, Microsoft, 3M, Cisco, SDL/RWS, and Nokia, to name a few. He is a regular at translation industry events and loves sharing knowledge with fellow professionals in order to build a better, more human, yet tech-oriented industry led by happy people.
He lives in a beautiful village near Pisa (Italy) and splits his time as a Lecturer at the University of Bologna, speaker, and freelance Language & Technology Consultant and Localiser.