Apala S
@apalas
Experienced Bengali linguist specializing in translation, localization, QA, and AI training for 14+ years.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Bengali linguist with over 14 years' experience in translation, transcreation, revision, QA, LLM RLHF and AI training, delivering projects across marketing, localization, legal, financial, medical, life-science, technical and educational domains.
I have successfully delivered translation, localization and AI-training projects for clients including Google, Samsung, Ola, Lava, ScaleAI, HDFC, MAX, NHS, WHO, UNICEF and IOM, and served as Bengali Language Lead at Translators without Borders (now CLEAR Global) from 2018–2023, supporting the delivery of more than a million words for humanitarian crises.
I am familiar with widely used CAT, glossary and LQA tools, hold a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and focus on quality-driven, audience-fit translations and scalable processes that improve outputs for both human and AI-driven workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Translator
Freelance
Dec 2009 - Present (15 years 10 months)
Freelance Bengali/English translator and transcreator since 2009 delivering localization, medical, legal, technical and marketing translations for clients such as Google, Samsung, Ola, HDFC, MAX and UNICEF.
CGBengali Language Lead
CLEAR Global
Jan 2018 - Sep 2023 (5 years 8 months)
Led Bengali language efforts at Translators without Borders/CLEAR Global from 2018–2023, mobilizing and training translator teams and delivering over one million words of high-quality translations for humanitarian partners including WHO, UNICEF and IOM.
Senior QA Engineer
CA Technologies
Jan 2005 - Jul 2009 (4 years 6 months)
Executed software QA projects as part of global delivery teams, contributing to product quality and release readiness between 2005–2009.
QA Engineer
TCG Software
May 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 7 months)
Performed QA activities for software projects during 2003–2004, contributing to test cycles and quality assurance processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Improvement / Quality
Credentialed with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt focused on process improvement and quality methodologies.
NINIIT
Post Graduate Diploma, Information Technology
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.
UCUniversity of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science, Economics / Political Science / Mathematics
Completed undergraduate studies with a B.Sc. focusing on Economics, Political Science and Mathematics (Honors).
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