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Language is more than Words. It's about Understanding.
I'm Anand Kanu, a Localization QA Specialist and Language Expert with 5+ years of experience helping global businesses create accurate, culturally relevant, and seamless multilingual experiences.
01 — My Story
Localization is the bridge between a global product and the people who use it.
At LanguEdge, I combine linguistic expertise, cultural understanding, and technical quality assurance to ensure that multilingual content is accurate, natural, and user-friendly.
My professional experience spans software localization, UI testing, translation, MTPE, linguistic QA, and digital content adaptation.
Whether it's a localized interface, a marketing campaign, or a multilingual website, my focus is always on creating meaningful communication that feels right for the target audience.
02 — Professional Journey
My Journey
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Nov 2025 — Oct 2026Contract
Localization QA & Copywriter
ProGamingSoftware·London, UK
Took a full product live in Hindi and Bengali, from first string to launch.
- Led Hindi (India) and Bengali (Bangladesh) localization across software, website and UI, including full product localization.
- Ran smoke, sanity, regression and functional UI localization testing, with bug reporting through to fix.
- Delivered 1M+ words across marketing, product and financial content.
- Helped launch the Hindi website for the Indian iGaming market, end to end.
- Worked across Localization, Product and Marketing project managers.
Deadline Management Risk Assessment Glossary & Style Sheets Terminology Management -
Apr 2024 — PresentCurrent · Contract
Language Expert
Transladiem·London, UK
In-context quality for global brands, string by string.
- End-to-end localization for software, web and UI: translation, MTPE, proofreading, LQA and TMS workflows.
- In-context LQA and string-level validation for product, marketing and e-learning content.
- Resolving critical localization issues for Nike, Zoho, LRN Corporation, UNEP, Metso, Flex, Engie, CNH Industrial and Cargill.
- Flagging language issues and raising MT quality through structured bug reporting.
MTPE In-Context LQA TMS Bug Reporting -
Aug 2021 — Oct 2024Freelance
Language Expert — Localization & Content QA
Magnon Sancus·Noida, India
Hindi and Bhojpuri at scale for some of India’s biggest platforms.
- Delivered large-scale Hindi and Bhojpuri localization for Google, PhonePe, YouTube (Trust & Safety) and P&G.
- Built quality in through structured proofreading and QA processes for regional markets.
- Improved localization quality and audience engagement across Hindi- and Bhojpuri-speaking regions.
- Supported brand expansion with culturally relevant, accurate multilingual content.
Hindi Bhojpuri Proofreading Content QA
03 — Languages
The Languages I Work In
04 — How I Work
What Guides My Work
Linguistic Precision
Every word matters. I prioritize accuracy, fluency, terminology consistency, and natural language.
Cultural Intelligence
Localization should reflect how people actually communicate, think, and interact.
Technical Understanding
My experience in software localization, UI testing, and bug reporting helps me identify issues beyond translation.
Quality-Driven Collaboration
I work closely with project managers, linguists, product teams, and content professionals to deliver reliable localization outcomes.