Grigory Stepanov Email & Phone Number

Мюнхен, Бавария, Германия

I do:- Coordinate localization projects and ensure cooperation between internal stakeholders, internal and external vendors, the web team, the localization QA team, and product teams.- Troubleshoot localization issues, work with vendors and software developers to improve the localization system, tools, and integrations.- Manage vendor relationships and communication, including testing and onboarding new vendors.- Supervise the process of localizing software strings and related technical and marketing content for the company products.- Design and implement translation & proofreading workflows.- Process payment documentation, including invoice reconciliation.

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia

Russian freelance translator with 10+ of professional experience in cyber-security, IT, software, industry, electronics, history, and sports.

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia

I helped young and ambitious Smartcat team to enable their amazing all-in-one online translation platform to speak foreign languages. I did:- Manage continuous localization of Smartcat Translation Platform- Work with freelance translators and editors to ensure that content is delivered on time and with high linguistic quality- Resolve localization questions and issues; provide context and reference material- Perform LQA-related tasks like evaluating UI, screenshots, annotating bug tickets, implementing or recommending fixes- Develop and maintain project glossary and language style guide, manage TMs- Work with developers to contribute to the continuous optimization of localization process- Ensure timely issuance of invoices

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia

I helped Doctor Web Ltd. to localize their powerful cyber-security software for the DACH region. I did:- Translate user manuals, new UI elements and other company related content to/from German- Ensure consistency in style and terminology- Perform LQA-related tasks lIke evaluating UI, screenshots, annotating bug tickets, implementing or recommending fixes- Develop and maintain German glossary and style guide

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia

I worked at Russia-based SDL Translation Services department. Using the most innovative translation and localization solutions at the time, I understood the true power and potential of CAT-Tools. I did:- Manage translation and localization projects in TMS- Prepare, optimize translation packages and distribute translation jobs between outside translators- Manage project-specific TMs, glossaries- Coordinate outside translators- Edit and proofread all translations for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors (QA-checks)- Ensure timely issuance of purchase orders- Translate technical documents (instructions, user guides, etc.), marketing materials, websites, product listings, UI elements from German/English to Russian- Evaluate and train new in-house and outside translators

Cherepovets, Vologda, Russia

I started my professional career at Severstal-Metiz JSC. This company is the flagship of Russian metalware industry. It was my first touch with technical translation, and it turned out to be an unbelievable experience. I did:- Translate technical documentation (operation manuals, instructions, drawings), accounting documentation, business letters, sales agreements (DE, IT, EN > RU)- Technical interpreting services including accompanying foreign engineers and technicians during equipment installation (DE, IT <> RU)- Prepare Russia visa support letters for foreign engineers and technicians- Assist in obtaining required visas for business travels

Diploma Of Specialist, German Philology

Studies In Contemporary History (German History)