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Hello! My name is Sven, and your search is over! For proofreading, editing, subtitling, localization and interpreting I'm your man! I am a German linguist and researcher with native proficiency in both English and German. My academic background in Biology and German Literature give me unique skills that you won't find anywhere else. Let me handle your next translation or editing project, because a good translation doesn't just translate meaning, it translates experience. With me, your story, website, or app are in sure, German hands.

🥇Top 3% of Upwork: 8 years solo, zero outsourcing ⭐800+ 5-star reviews here & on French platform Malt 🎢Indies on up to Adobe, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft You're here for authentic, consistent, and captivating HUMAN content. I faithfully convey cultural nuances and nimbly, NATURALLY tailor your message for your audience (IDIOMS, MEANING, and IDEAS—ZERO awkward, word-for-word machine drivel). Count on fast, friendly help from this veteran independent freelancer. A native and lifelong bilingual with an MA in linguistics, I'm also keenly familiar with various French cultural intricacies having studied, worked, traveled, married, and raised a child in France, Gabon (Africa), and Canada. You'll find vast experience here with Canadian French, European French, U.S. English and content that I've painstakingly researched and written over the years: marketing, financial, technical, training, legal, environmental, health, medical, sports, gambling, and more. Read my reviews, and send me a direct message for a FREE consultation—en français, ou bien in English!💥 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 🎨Expert layout & formatting: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Slides, pitch deck, slide deck, InDesign, Google Docs, Wix, WordPress, Hubspot, Canva, Figma 🔣CAT collaboration: MemoQ, Lokalise, Memsource, Weglot, SmartCat, etc.—your glossary or one I build from scratch as I work ⚖️Consistent, compliant contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, paralegal drafting 📦Consistent, compliant packaging, product descriptions, user guides, manuals 💻Translation for SaaS, apps: (po, json, HTML, other formats; code meticulously preserved) 🎮Natural video game localization, quality assurance 🎥FLAWLESS subtitles, compliant captions—MANUALLY written, formatted, synced line by line: clean, precise format of your choice (VAST experience with movies, documentaries, webinars, educational videos, marketing, YouTube, Vimeo, more) 🎙️Impeccably written and formatted transcriptions with timestamps for focus groups, surveys, market studies ✍Authentic transcreation/copywriting with your own keywords (I can also do keyword planning; SERP, backlinks, meta, page-level analyses on my end) 📊Optimization within Google Natural Language API and other tools 💬strategic B2B/B2C content, sales funnels, email/social media campaigns 🎤Live interpreting and consultation via Zoom, Teams, other platforms 💯Language learning: curriculum design, educational content, assessment, phonetic/linguistic analysis 🤫Total confidentiality, NDA, certification on request 🚀Deadlines NEVER missed, NEVER pressed for payment (let's ensure perfect results first!) ❣Corrections/suggestions to source text in tracking mode/comments as I work 🚫ZERO machine/AI slop—ever 𝗠𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: ✔️translation, focus group, market research for Foot Locker, Nike, Rolex, Facebook, Nestlé, Canadian Tire, Mayo Clinic ✔️translation, subtitles, transcription of marketing material for Amazon, Boucheron, Lillet, Vogue, Ivanti, Intel, Oculus Rift ✔bilingual educational content for Wayside Publishing, Duolingo, Wlingua; marketing/website content for LMS Absorb ✔major development/gender & reproductive rights/NGO projects across the African continent ✔film and documentary subtitles (pour les Québecois, c'est tiguidou, là) ✔complex technical & medical user guides & manuals: Worldcoin, Lyft, Pedego, Winnebego... ET ENFIN, pour mes futurs clients francophones, c'est OUIII ! Nous pouvons également communiquer en français à tout moment — c'est comme vous voulez ! Ancien bourlingueur ayant séjourné en France, au Gabon, et au Canada, journaliste de sept ans devenu linguiste et professeur de langues à la fac depuis 20 ans, je vous propose du contenu naturel à valeur ajoutée — adapté à chaque public — pour des tarifs très raisonnables établis sur nombre de mots ou minutes vidéo. Merci de tenir compte de notre décalage horaire, et à très vite ! 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: "Brad's versatility as a translator is one-of-a-kind. From the technical language in our film to creative wordplay, he found a way to purvey everything into French even when it didn't have exact cultural equivalents abroad. There was one pun in particular for which we'd spent weeks trying to find a translation. Brad quickly came up with a brilliant solution (Trisomique ? C'est chic !)" —Michael McDonald, Broccoli Film Initiative "Brad delivered high-quality, consistent, and client-ready translations for everything from PowerPoint decks to simulation exercise materials to trainee communications. He often provided added value with suggestions for clarity. Given the highly technical content and high standards for training organizers (WHO, US CDC, GAVI, UNICEF) and the quick turnarounds on materials, we truly couldn't have gotten it all done without Brad’s expertise and support." —GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance "Juste parfait, que ce soit en délai ou en qualité." —Samy Daigurande, TEEPTRAK "Brad is the best out there." —Ben Dobson

I am an American with a strong background in proofreading/editing, annotations and linguistics. I have 16 years experience with teaching ESL. I am always thorough and I pay close attention to detail. I have a solid knowledge of the English language, syntax & grammar and very much look forward to hearing from you!

Hi, I’m Janine — a detail-obsessed freelancer specializing in data work, AI evaluation, transcription, research, and high-volume fact-checking. I bring several years of experience working on complex projects that require precision, fast turnaround, and excellent written communication. I’ve handled everything from verifying business data and researching product trends to reviewing, analyzing, and fact-checking large batches of long-form AI-generated content. Clients appreciate my accuracy, independence, and ability to quickly understand project guidelines. My work is consistent, reliable, and always delivered with care. What I can help you with: • AI data labeling & content annotation • AI response review & long-form fact-checking • Data entry (99%+ accuracy) • Transcription (varied accents) • Research & information validation • Customer service support (email/chat) • Proofreading & quality control Why clients choose me: • Self-motivated and highly organized • Communicate clearly and professionally • Handle high-volume tasks with precision • Comfortable following detailed guidelines • Easy to work with and committed to great results If you need someone dependable who takes your project seriously and delivers excellent work every time, I’m here and ready to help.

Are you searching for a data annotator who combines expertise, precision, and a proven track record? Look no further. With over 6 years of experience as an Upwork Top-Rated data annotator, I specialize in image, video, text, and audio annotation, ensuring your data is accurate, detailed, and ready for actionable insights. I have annotated a diverse range of data, from images of cars, solar panels, and structures to audio clips of music and sounds, and videos featuring moving vehicles and buildings. My experience spans various annotation tools, including bounding boxes, polygons, pixel-wise, and line tools, ensuring that I can handle any type of annotation project with ease. In addition to visual data, I excel in text annotation, including review analysis, product classification, categorization of articles, claims, tweets, and URLs. Whether you need precise categorization or nuanced interpretation, I bring clarity and consistency to your text data. As an NLP Data Linguist, I offer Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) and Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) alignment tasks. My services include rating and ranking user prompts and LLM responses, selecting optimal LLM outputs, and more, helping to fine-tune your AI models for better performance. I am well-versed in using leading annotation software, such as: Labelbox LabelImg SuperAnnotate Doccano CrowdAI CVAT Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets Customized client software (NDA protected) Custom Deliverables in Your Preferred Format I understand that each project is unique, and I offer flexible delivery options in formats like YOLO, Pascal VOC, JSON, and more, ensuring seamless integration with your existing workflows. I also currently lead a team of skilled data annotators, consistently delivering a precision rate of over 98% across various projects. Our commitment to quality and client satisfaction is reflected in our outstanding reviews and repeat business from clients. Your satisfaction is my top priority. I work closely with you to understand your annotation guidelines, ask pertinent questions, and ensure that your project is delivered to your exact specifications. I have successfully collaborated with startups, large enterprises, and solopreneurs across diverse industries, adapting to their unique needs and delivering top-quality results. If you’re in need of an experienced and reliable data annotator who consistently delivers quality work, I’m here to help. Click the 'Invite' button, and let’s discuss how I can support your project and help you achieve your goals.

With a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Linguistics, M.A. in English, and 20+ years of experience as a professor, writer, editor, and researcher, I offer professional skills and knowledge in editing, writing, teaching, and consultation regarding linguistics, literature, English grammar, semantics, and computational linguistics. I have taught university courses in all of these subject areas for years, most recently, and mostly, at Tulane University. I am also interested and educated in cognitive science, philosophy of the mind, and self-development. I am a certified tai chi / qi gong instructor and I have written dozens of articles about meditation, neurofeedback, hypnosis, and other related topics. My "interdisciplinary" Ph.D. is interdisciplinary between cognitive, anthropological, and philosophical linguistics. For the last few years I have worked most in computational linguistics, natural language processing, and AI-training by RLHF.