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Talha Umut Kulu

@talhaumutkulu

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English–Turkish translator and localization specialist focused on LLM/NLP growth.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply translation/localization expertise, use CAT and AI tools, collaborate in cross-functional teams, and grow into LLM/NLP–focused language technology work.

I am a BA graduate in English Translation and Interpreting with hands-on experience in translation, interpreting, localization project management, and quality assurance. I bring practical experience across technical, marketing, and blockchain content.

At node101 I led translator teams, created glossaries, performed quality control, and translated technical whitepapers while leveraging AI to segment documents by technicality. I also produced original Turkish content explaining new blockchain technologies.

I have ongoing freelance work and volunteer roles (Translators without Borders, TED) providing translation, subtitling, and interpretation across sectors including maritime, tourism, fairs, and hospitals. I trained in conference interpreting and co-founded a university translation society.

I am proficient in English and German, comfortable with major CAT tools, subtitle tools, and basic scripting (Python, R), and I am eager to deepen my skills in LLM and NLP to bring language expertise to AI-driven localization and language technology projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Translator & Subtitle Editor

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TED

Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)

Volunteer subtitle translator and transcriber for TED content in English and Turkish to increase accessibility and reach of talks.

Transcription Translation Quality Control Content Localization Accessibility

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Volunteer Translator

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Translators without Borders

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Volunteer translator, subtitler and revisionary contributing to timely and accessible information for global communities through TWB projects and platforms.

Humanitarian Translation Révision Cross Cultural Communication Quality Assurance CAT Tools

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Translator & Interpreter

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Freelance

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Provided English–Turkish and Turkish–English translation and interpretation services for clients across sectors including maritime, tourism, fairs and hospitals, plus editing, proofreading and subtitling.

Translation consecutive interpretation Editing Proofreading Client Communication Multidomain Localization

Localization Project Manager

node101

Dec 2022 - May 2023 (5 months)

Managed localization projects and supervised translator teams for large blockchain-related validations, created glossaries and performed QA to ensure high-quality technical translations and content.

Project Management Translation Quality Assurance Team Leadership

Localization Intern

Atlas Localization

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Translated and localized content across advertising, cosmetics, technical and gaming domains, gained experience in CAT and QA tools, subtitling and editing for clients like Sephora and Citroën.

CAT Tools Editing Localization QA Tools Advertising Translation Translation Localization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Istanbul Okan University

Bachelor of Arts, English Translation and Interpreting

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Full scholarship; Co-founder of the Okan Translation Society; took German as a secondary foreign language.

Bachelor of Arts in English Translation and Interpreting with coursework in Translation Studies, Conference Interpreting, German, and International Trade; completed conference interpreting training and a user's manual project.

Körfez Atatürk Anatolian High School

High School Diploma, Language (English)

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: President of the English Drama Club (2 years); Student Council Member; School Choir Member; achieved best ranking in language field in YKS.

Completed language-focused high school education with leadership roles in extracurricular activities and high competitive ranking in the school's language field.