SKSwamy Kalva
@swamykalva
Bilingual editorial leader specializing in Telugu–English translation, quality assurance, and editorial management.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a PhD-qualified bilingual language professional with over 10 years' experience in translation, content evaluation, and publication management, leading Telugu editorial teams and mentoring linguists and writers.
I have managed translation workflows for government and academic materials, overseen peer-review cycles, created style guides and glossaries, and implemented LQA and corrective actions while delivering internal training.
My work blends academic research, policy communication, and AI-assisted linguistic tools for high-quality multilingual outputs; I collaborate across functions to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager & Senior Research Associate Editor
Suraksha
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Lead editor and people manager for the official Telugu-language journal, overseeing translation, review, and publication workflows and improving linguistic consistency and quality across issues.
UHLecturer & Curriculum Contributor
University of Hyderabad
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Designed and delivered courses on political theory and human rights, reviewed and translated academic materials, and mentored students in academic writing and translation-based learning.
UBVisiting Research Scholar
University of Bergen
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Conducted interdisciplinary research under the UN-SDG program on social equity and justice and collaborated with international researchers on multilingual comparative studies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UHUniversity of Hyderabad
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science
2012 - 2019
Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad with research on political theory and social equity; supervised interdisciplinary and policy-oriented work.
UHUniversity of Hyderabad
Master of Philosophy, Political Science
2010 - 2012
M.Phil. in Political Science at the University of Hyderabad focusing on advanced study and research methods in political theory.
UHUniversity of Hyderabad
Master of Arts, Political Science
2008 - 2010
Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad covering political theory, Indian constitution, and human rights.
OUOsmania University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Politics & Public Administration
2005 - 2008
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Economics, Politics & Public Administration from Osmania University.
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Location
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