Good morning/afternoon/evening :)
Hi, I’m Dinna, a language enthusiast with a soft spot for clarity, context, and all things cross-cultural.
For over 20 years, I’ve been working with words, mostly through English ↔ Indonesian translation and editing, with a focus on making sure messages land the way they’re meant to, not just accurately, but naturally and meaningfully.
My work spans a variety of content, from game scripts and mobile apps to web articles, educational material, quizzes, and marketing copy. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with thoughtful teams at Canva, Dropbox, Flipboard, Fairtrade, Mondly, Acamar Films, and others. Each project teaches me something new, and I appreciate how every client brings a slightly different challenge.
I would say I'm consistently growing and taking the time to continue learning even though it’s not a direct requirement of the job. Many times, my professional growth is based on what I stumble upon at work, both directly and indirectly.
It's every freelancer's dream to have successful engagements with clients, and with every partnership, I intend to show you fruitful results if you take a chance on me.
Warmest regards,
Dinna
Localization
Website Localization
Indonesian to English Translation
Project Management
English to Indonesian Translation
Data Entry
Video Transcription
Audio Transcription
Data Annotation
Image Annotation
Video Annotation
Mobile App Localization
Translation
Editing & Proofreading
Data Labeling
Bob William C.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
$30/hr
5.0
57 jobs
Hello!
Language is an important part of your business, culture, and everyday life. Let me help you get your message across from English to Indonesian and vice versa!
I am a native Indonesian and fluent in English. With 15 years of translation experience, I have successfully done more than 5,000 jobs for more than 1,100 clients around the world.
Language services that I offer:
• general translation
• legal translation
• website localization
• technical translation
• app localization
• marketing translation
• book translation
• article translation
• movie translation
• subtitling
• and many more...
Accurate and professional translation, fast delivery, great communication. Take your content to the next level and let it speaks to the world :)
Cheers
Technical Translation
Proofreading
Financial Translation
Business Translation
Translation
Legal Translation
Content Localization
Marketing Localization
English to Indonesian Translation
Subtitle Localization
Medical Translation
Website Localization
Mobile App Localization
Indonesian to English Translation
Document Localization
Yoshua Yasmin S.
Jakarta, Indonesia
$35/hr
4.9
112 jobs
Disclaimer: if you're put off by my hourly rate, just 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. If you think my profile is overrated, please know that it is totally fine for me that you choose to enlist someone else's help.
But if you think there's a story to how I set up my profile and rate, then by all means, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧:
Your boss tells you to expand to the Indonesian market. Your advisors tell you to make a website to build your business and make it prosperous. You want to extend your products' reach to the Indonesian audience.
Whatever the case is, this profile that you're looking at and reading has all the qualities that you would need: I'm a professional linguist/translator/writer that sells your products and markets your vision!
Hear the experience of working with me from others first-hand:
"I would highly recommend Yoshua. Produced a market report of a much higher quality than I expected. Will definitely use again." - an export/import businessman.
"Fantastic work. Yoshua met all my expectations. He is very professional in setting up terms of contract in order to deliever work on time." - a fellow translator.
"I would like to provide my highest recommendations to the work and attention of Yoshua Sugandhi. Yoshua worked as a freelance translator for wH as of November 2014. Yoshua was then swiftly promoted to Project Manager of the entire Indonesian team in February of 2015." - an Internet giant.
"Yoshua was a pleasure to work with, and turned around a professional, high-quality translation immediately when we were working with a tight deadline! I look forward to working with him again in the future on translation projects!" - a video advertiser.
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I translate, I interpret, I write, and I advise. More importantly, I deliver!
A translator since 2008, I'm an official member of the Association of Indonesian Translators. When experience meets quality, you'll get yourself a man by the name of Yoshua; and yes, that's me!
English native speakers usually admit that I speak like (if not better than) them - thus the proficiency level. ;)
I have been helping various companies all around the world to establish their businesses in Indonesia: One of my most recent achievements would be raising unique visitor count for a worldwide tech company that is based in the USA - 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥/𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! This shows how effective my leadership and localisation skills were, as I was 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 to achieve this. Imagine how much is your earning alone by having that many visitors to your website!
All this because I know how to touch people's hearts. Hit me up if you want to emotionally reach your customers and build strong relationships with them.
And why the rate?
Think: you hire experienced people, the experts of their fields, to help develop your softwares and platforms. They code, they play around with their stuff to deliver a finished product for you: they translated what you have in your mind into something real.
And yes, translated.
Let me just repeat one more time: 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 - 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Since you've put that much effort and money into hiring the best human-tech translators, it would make sense if you hire another expert: me, to take care of your human language A-language B translation needs. Combining those tech translators with the wrong linguist would result in disaster, and we don't want that for your business, do we? ;)
Plus, when you hire me, you'll get yourself the most efficient translator (typing at the 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 of around 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐖𝐏𝐌 - plus being a natural reader and writer) on Upwork. Thus, don't let my "high" rate fool you: you get what you paid for by hiring me! All work = done in the speed of light with 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 rate, saving you from further costs that might have had occured had you chose to go another way.
My unique specialisations: game localisation, trading, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, tech, marketing content, transcreation, Christianity, SEO, keyword research, project management, language lead, and many more!
P.S. I also advise crypto projects and can help with any crypto-related stuff that you might need assistance with.
I look forward to being in business with you! Have a great day/night!
SEO Audit
SEO Writing
SEO Content
SEO Localization
Indonesian
English to Indonesian Translation
Creative Writing
Translation
Mobile App Localization
Copywriting
Blockchain
Proofreading
Indonesian to English Translation
Cryptocurrency
Keyword Research
Kurniawan S.
Mojokerto, Indonesia
$15/hr
4.9
256 jobs
Bridging the gap between technical precision and compelling storytelling for the Indonesian market.
With over 15 years of experience, I am a native Indonesian linguist and content strategist dedicated to helping global brands resonate authentically with local audiences. Whether you need meticulously accurate technical translations or highly engaging SEO content, I deliver language solutions that drive results.
My expertise is trusted by global leaders in the tech, life sciences, gaming, and education sectors, ranging from agile startups to Fortune 500 giants.
Core Areas of Expertise:
Technical, Medical & Legal Translation: High-precision localization for complex ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), clinical trial protocols, ICFs, and legal frameworks. Fully proficient in industry-standard CAT Tools (Trados Studio, MemoQ, Passolo).
SEO Content Writing & Copywriting: Crafting high-ranking, culturally relevant articles, travel guides, and blog posts. I also specialize in UI/UX microcopy and transcreating high-converting social media ad campaigns.
Financial Literacy & Educational Content: Structuring and writing accessible, easy-to-understand course materials and life-skills modules (budgeting, saving, business planning) tailored for students and young adults.
Gaming Localization: Adapting immersive in-game dialogue, UI, and marketing materials (with a track record of handling projects exceeding 1 million words).
Why Partner With Me?
Proven Track Record: Successfully localized millions of words across diverse, high-stakes industries.
Strategic Approach: Instead of merely translating words, I adapt your brand's voice, tone, and intent to ensure maximum cultural impact and SEO visibility.
Reliability & Quality: Meticulous attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and a commitment to delivering "publish-ready" excellence.
Let’s elevate your message and captivate your Indonesian audience. Reach out today, and let's discuss how we can make your next project a success!
Indonesian
English
Content Localization
Microsoft Excel
English to Indonesian Translation
Website Localization
Article Writing
Indonesian to English Translation
Google Sheets
Google Docs
SEO Writing
Data Entry
Eka Herdiana S.
Bandung, Indonesia
$23/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Are you looking for someone who can do more than just translate words? If so, I believe I may be a good fit.
I help businesses, educators, researchers, publishers, and content creators communicate naturally with Indonesian audiences through localization, quality review, and voice performance.
My background combines over 10 years of experience in English–Indonesian translation and localization with hands-on experience in academic editing, content review, AI-generated content evaluation, and voice-over production.
Since I work with both written and spoken language, I pay close attention not only to accuracy, but also to tone, clarity, audience expectations, and how content feels in real-world communication.
Over the years, I have worked on:
• Website and app localization
• Educational and e-learning content
• Research papers, journal articles, and academic manuscripts
• Training and communication materials
• Marketing and business content
• AI-generated content review and quality evaluation
• SEO-focused content adaptation
• Publishing and book-related projects
In addition to localization, I have experience as a voice-over talent for educational media, digital platforms, radio advertisements, and television commercials. This gives me a strong understanding of spoken Indonesian, audience perception, pacing, and natural dialogue delivery.
Services I provide:
o English–Indonesian Translation & Localization
o Localization QA & Content Review
o AI Content Evaluation & Linguistic Review
o Academic Editing & Proofreading
o Voice-Over (Indonesian & Educational Content)
o Training & Educational Content Adaptation
o SEO Content Localization
Tools:
o SDL Trados
o Wordfast
o Smartcat
o Semrush
o Microsoft Word (Track Changes)
o Google Workspace
Clients value my work for one simple reason: I don't just check whether content is correct. I check whether it sounds natural, achieves its purpose, and connects with its intended audience.
If that's what you're looking for, I'd be happy to help.
Localization
Content Writing
Academic Writing
Business Writing
Editing & Proofreading
UX Writing
Copywriting
Translation
AI Model Training Prompt
AI Content Editing
Text Completion Prompt
Instruction Manual
Accuracy Verification
Marini M.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
$25/hr
5.0
425 jobs
Language mediation has become my area of expertise and chosen career, as well as lifestyle that I passionate about. I have translated and edited more than 1,000 documents on various topics. I consider myself as a multi-skilled translator with a proven ability to translate written documents with deep consideration on quality and natural translation.
I enjoy long-term relationships with my clients and embrace every challenge when they arise, and at the same time remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries. I would like to broaden my knowledge and experience in a project that allows me to grow.
Areas of Expertise:
• Articles on popular topics
• Localization
• Web applications
• Proofreading
Skills and Competencies:
• Translation software tools (Wordfast and Trados)
• Microsoft Office
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Team player
• Well-organized
• Detail-oriented
I hope you will allow me the privilege to convey your messages with a thorough understanding of the importance of intended meaning and multiculturalism.
Translation
Financial Translation
Website Translation
Indonesian
Proofreading
Transcreation
Content Localization
Legal Translation
Technical Translation
English to Indonesian Translation
Medical Translation
Website Localization
Bhasa
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