Patrick Jungo
@patrickjungo
Experienced Swiss German localization specialist and AI-aware linguist.
SwitzerlandWhat I'm looking for
I am a professional translator and localization consultant specializing in Swiss German (de/CH), with a Master in Translation Science and extensive experience in legal, financial, automotive and UX/UI localization. I combine applied linguistics, terminology management and MTPE to deliver precise, secure and market-relevant language solutions that respect cultural nuance and real-world application.
I work on LLM refinement, prompt testing, AI content evaluation and linguistic QA, providing detailed feedback and tooling expertise (SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, XML/TMX) to improve AI outputs and localization workflows. I prioritize accuracy, usability and contextual relevance while integrating modern technology and automation into translation processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
External Translator
Federal Department of Justice and Police
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Deliver translated and locally adapted content for government use, focusing on accuracy and confidentiality in legal translations and AI-related evaluation tasks.
AI Content Editor
JungoTranslate
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Provide post-editing, localization and QA of AI-generated content and translations into Swiss German (de/CH), improving market relevance and linguistic accuracy for legal, financial and automotive texts.
German Teacher
Tajloro
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Teach German to foreign learners and design adult education materials, leveraging experience in language pedagogy and SVEB/EUROLTA methodologies.
Freelance Translator
JungoTech Translate
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Translate and localize technical, UX/UI, legal, financial and automotive content between English, French, Standard German and Swiss German, ensuring market-fit and linguistic precision.
Project Manager
Getusion Translation Agency
Oct 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Managed translation projects and localization workflows using SDL Trados Studio, coordinating teams and delivery from Oct 2015 to Feb 2018 to meet client requirements on time and budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HUHeriot-Watt University
Academic Training (continuing professional education), Translation / Localization Technology
2020 - 2023
Academic training in translation/localization technology and related topics delivered by Heriot-Watt University between 2020 and 2023.
UNUniversity of Neuchâtel
Degree in French Literature and Linguistics, French Literature and Linguistics
2013 - 2015
Studied French literature and linguistics, completing a degree program focused on language and literature.
USUniversity of Saarland
Master in Translation Science, Translation Science and Technology
Master-level training in translation science and technology with specialization in localization and translation technologies.
UZUniversity of Zurich
Licentiate I in Law, Law
2003 -
Completed Licentiate I in Law at the University of Zurich.
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