Marina Ilari

Marina Ilari

CEO at Terra Translations

Qualifications

CEO of Terra Translations, a boutique translation and localization company

ATA-certified English-Spanish (LATAM) translator with over 20 years of experience

Adjunct Professor of Audiovisual Translation at NYU and Women in Localization LA Chapter Manager

Expertise

Video game localization

Translation

Localization

Audiovisual translation

Linguistic quality assurance

Spanish localization

I help technology companies and video game developers and publishers connect with global audiences by providing high-quality translation and localization solutions. I'm an English-Spanish (LATAM) translator certified by the American Translators Association, with over 15 years of experience in the translation industry. I'm an expert in translation tools, such as memoQ and Trados Studio, and managing multilingual projects. During my career, I have worked as translator, reviewer, terminology specialist, and linguistic quality assurance specialist for many companies around the world with special focus on creative translations and video game localization. My broad experience in the industry has given me a clear understanding of how localization fits in the global strategy of a brand and company. I currently work as translator and CEO of Terra Translations, a boutique translation and localization company focused on creating customized solutions for clients.

Experience

Adjunct Professor at New York University

Sep 2024 — Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Audiovisual Translation adjunct professor for the Translation and Interpreting Master's Program.

Ambassador at Women in Games

Jul 2021 — Present · 5 yrs

Ambassador for the Women in Games organization.

Los Angeles Chapter Manager at Women in Localization

Jun 2019 — Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

Manages the Los Angeles chapter of Women in Localization.

Podcaster at En pantuflas

Dec 2017 — Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

Hosts a podcast about translation.

CEO at Terra

Feb 2017 — Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

Leads a boutique translation and localization company creating customized solutions for clients.

Chief Executive Officer at Terra Localizations

Feb 2008 — Present · 18 yrs 5 mos

Leads LQA and video game localization services.

Qualifications

CEO of Terra Translations, a boutique translation and localization company

ATA-certified English-Spanish (LATAM) translator with over 20 years of experience

Adjunct Professor of Audiovisual Translation at NYU and Women in Localization LA Chapter Manager

Expertise

Video game localization

Translation

Localization

Audiovisual translation

Linguistic quality assurance

Spanish localization

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