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Hello, I am a native Indonesian, I live and work in Indonesia, so if you need any help from a native Indonesian in order to accomplish for what ever your project is; I believe I can help you. For education background; I have two bachelor degrees (in English Literature and Indonesian Business Law), and one master degree (in Indonesian Notary Law). My job experiences in the past were as an English private teacher, college lecturer, part-time translator and interpreter. While my current job now is as a legal staff for a multinational company in Indonesia. In my current job; although my position is as a legal staff, however my daily work activities includes translating document from English to Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa. Most of the document that I translated are legal documents; such as agreement, MoU, letter of intent, notary deed, court decision and etc. However I also accept assignment from my superior to translate business letter, announcement, memo and other non-legal document. I only work from Monday to Friday since 07.30 am to 04.30 pm (Indonesian time or GMT +7); therefore I still have plenty of time to accept any part-time or freelance assignment from you my dear clients. I prefer to accept translation assignment or project from my future clients (English to Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa), however I am also open for any other assignment or project, as long as I believe that I have the knowledge and ability to accomplish it. I am also a certified English into Indonesian legal translator by the Association of Indonesian Translators (HPI). I appreciate that you have spending your time reading my profile. Regards, Muhammad Rizal

Extended experience and involvement in information technology and e-commerce agreement drafting tasks had me grow my passion in such area. Not only encourage me to learn to understand various business models and other legal related aspect, such tasks also give me the opportunity to develop language translation skill as well as to understand certain possibilities taken by a company to resolve certain problems, through paper works. A member of Association of Indonesian Translator (Himpunan Penerjemah Indonesia(HPI)), a registered freelancer for partners and persistently developing translation skill by participating in some courses. Started professionally in freelance translating English to Indonesian legal documents translation projects little more than five years ago, any chance to advance my career in language service industry will be great honor for me. Working on document translation and translation reviews for clients on various types of product marketing, manuals also terms and conditions and et cetera had me expanding knowledge and experience in language service industry. Will also be delighted to provide my work sample for those who are interested and excited to hear opportunities for working together in such projects.

I'm a Staff at UKWK's Legal Aid. With charity-based environment applied onto my workplace, i have been pushing myself into numerous case, mostly about Business & commercial law issues. In my two year experience there, I have gained solid experiences in translate legal documents (legal due diligence reports, agreements, legal opinions, laws and regulations) legal research and writing, conducted due diligence for various corporate matters, contract drafting and provide legal opinion for client's needs both in English and bahasa Indonesia. Thus, with my experience, i believe that i can help you to translate your document(s) and also meet your required timeline. I am a translator for the platform Flitto where I answer to translation requests of phrases and short passages on an hourly basis. I also have experience in translating academic papers for my peers. and with 3 years experience working in a cafe at Bali, i am accustomed to walk with customer from other foreign country with English.

“Translation is that which transforms everything so that nothing changes” — Günter Grass. Capturing meaning accurately from one language while expressing it with equal effect in another is a challenge I relish day in, day out. I currently translate legal, business and financial documents from Indonesian to English, with a particular focus on digital media, telecommunications, e-commerce and financial services. In addition, since 2024, I have been working on several AI training and data annotation assignments in conjunction with several third party AI developers and data solutions providers. I have worked with a number of models including Gemini (particularly Gemini Live), ChatGPT 4.0 and 5.0, Claude and DeepSeek, on a variety of assignments ranging from prompt response evaluation to bug fixes and data labelling. Drawing from my personal experience and contacts working in business development for the leading global accounting and business advisory firm EY, and the international commercial law firm Baker & McKenzie, clients can expect high quality, high precision and timely translations of all types of written material ranging from JV contracts to financial reports, to websites and web applications. I also translate small items such as birth and marriage certificates, letters/emails, business permits and tax documents. Projects have involved the global music streaming service provider Spotify, Japanese probiotic drinks producer Yakult, and the Indonesian mobile operator Indosat Ooredoo, among others. Having graduated in Linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, my translation services also encompass other areas such as literature, culture, tourism and hospitality, entertainment, sports, economics, politics and current affairs. Across these areas, I translate items from articles to academic papers and presentations.

Need a translator who writes like a native and thinks like a strategist? Or an AI trainer who helps machines reason like humans? I bring 20+ years of leadership, language precision, and cross-industry expertise to every project. Are you looking for a multidisciplinary expert who can bridge the worlds of AI training, professional translation, and global IT leadership? With a rare combination of deep linguistic intuition, technological expertise, and international experience—I help businesses and technologies communicate, operate, and evolve more effectively. 🔹 AI Training & Prompt Engineering In the age of artificial intelligence, I’ve been actively involved in projects as an AI Trainer, helping large language models (LLMs) think better. My work focuses on refining how AI systems perform logical reasoning, mathematical problem solving, and contextual understanding—so they can better interpret user intent and generate accurate, human-aligned responses. I collaborate with research and engineering teams to shape smarter, more intuitive AI. 🔹 Translation & Localization Excellence As a native Indonesian speaker with a neutral accent and dialect, I bring a level of clarity and professionalism that’s often missing in younger translators influenced by regional variations. My translations are precise, fluid, and culturally neutral—making them ideal for professional, educational, and technical use across Indonesia. I’ve worked on a wide range of high-impact language projects, including: - Major international events such as the SEA Games in the Philippines - Large-scale projects for global companies like IBM, HP, and others - Book translations, e-learning content, legal and policy documents, technical manuals, and more I’ve also served as linguistic lead for cross-border translation teams, overseeing quality across languages and regions—driving measurable increases in user engagement and content performance. 🔹 IT & Business Leadership With 22+ years at IBM, I’ve built, led, and transformed IT support and operations teams across Indonesia, ASEAN, Asia, and Europe. I’ve managed service delivery at global scale, supporting clients across industries with reliable and optimized IT performance. Key experience includes: 1. Global IT operations, Agile & Scrum leadership, project delivery 2. Strategic transformation and team leadership for multinational clients 3. Founder of a national-scale navigation tech import & distribution business in Indonesia This rare mix of technical, operational, and business acumen enables me to work seamlessly with international teams and stakeholders—delivering clarity, consistency, and real-world value. 🔹 What Sets Me Apart ✅ Native-level bilingual fluency (English–Bahasa Indonesia) ✅ Neutral Indonesian dialect, trusted by global publishers and corporates ✅ Proven leader in AI training, language services, and IT consulting ✅ Experienced with clients from Fortune 500 companies to educational startups ✅ Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to measurable results Let’s connect. Whether you're training smarter AI, localizing global content, or transforming IT operations—I’m here to help your project succeed.