EN • DE → ID Localization
Bridging Languages.
Over 12 years of certified linguistic mastery connecting global enterprises to Indonesia's digital economy with cultural authenticity.
90+
global end clients, via language service providers
“Words alone aren’t enough — cultural connection is key.”
2009
B.Ed. German Language Education
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung
2025
M.Sc. Software Localization
Hochschule Anhalt, Germany · grade 1.2
01 / About Reza
Muhammad Reza Badruzzaman
Senior Indonesian Linguist & Software Localization SpecialistHello! I am a native Indonesian translator and localization specialist with more than twelve years in language services — first as a localization project manager, and since 2016 translating directly from German and English.
Language is more than just converting words — it is the bridge that builds genuine human trust, breaks communication barriers, and drives commercial conversion in Indonesia's booming digital economy.
I hold a B.Ed. in German Language Education from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (2009) and an M.Sc. in Software Localization from Hochschule Anhalt, Germany (2025, grade 1.2). I combine strict German technical precision with authentic native Indonesian cultural intuition.
My Mission
Empowering global enterprises with culturally tailored, linguistically flawless localization so every message is not just understood, but truly felt by Indonesian audiences.
My Vision
To be the premier trusted partner in Indonesian localization, setting benchmarks in linguistic quality, technological efficiency, and cultural authenticity.
Why IndoWords
Three reasons clients stay
Direct from German
No English pivot, so nothing is lost in a second translation step.
Native Indonesian
Natural, culturally adapted text that reads as if it were written locally.
Confidential by design
MT and AI only with client permission; my own AI tools run locally on my computer.
My Path
From German teacher training to localization
2009
B.Ed. German Language Education
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung
2014
Localization Project Manager
PT STAR Software Indonesia (STAR Group)
2016
Translator DE/EN → ID
For German and international language service providers
2018
Consular Officer, Hamburg
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, until 2020
2025
M.Sc. Software Localization
Hochschule Anhalt, Germany · grade 1.2
Today
8.5M+ words & GILTify
Own workflow software in continuous development
Qualifications
Trained in Germany, native in Indonesian
Certifications
RWS Trados Studio 2024 & 2022
Plus MultiTerm and post-editing certification
ISO 17100
Meets the translator criteria
Graduate degree plus more than two years of full-time professional translation experience
Germany experience
German at C1 level
Two years at the Indonesian Consulate General in Hamburg · master's studies in Köthen
02 / Comprehensive Capabilities
Linguistic Solutions
From complex software UI to high-impact marketing transcreation and strict medical compliance.
01
Translation
Converting English and German texts into Indonesian with maximum fidelity, conceptual accuracy, and natural syntax.
02
Software & Web Localization
Adapting digital apps, web interfaces, string files (JSON/PO/XLIFF), and user flows for seamless Indonesian usability.
03
Subtitling & Audiovisual
Creating, syncing, and adapting subtitles (SRT, VTT) for media, streaming platforms, e-learning, and corporate videos.
04
Transcreation & Copywriting
Creative adaptation of advertising, branding slogans, and marketing campaigns to elicit authentic emotional resonance.
05
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
Refining AI/machine-translated output into fluent, publication-ready human grade prose complying with ISO 18587 standards.
06
Proofreading & Editing
Rigorous linguistic critique checking grammar, syntax, terminological consistency, tone, and readability before launch.
07
LQA & Testing
Linguistic Quality Assurance testing UI in context, identifying truncation, layout breaks, and cultural discrepancies.
08
Terminology & Team Coordination
Creating domain glossaries, style guides, and managing multi-linguist pipelines with dedicated terminologist backup.
Daily Capacity & Delivery Speeds
Consistent turnaround speeds backed by proven CAT tool optimization
Translation
2,500 words / day
MTPE (Post-Editing)
3,000 words / day
Proofreading
3,500 words / day
How I Work
A five-step workflow built for quality
01
Brief & quote
Scope, deadline and requirements agreed; quote based on the turnaround estimator
02
Preparation
TM, termbase and style guide set up in your CAT environment
03
Translation or MTPE
Native Indonesian, directly from German or English
04
Automated QA
Xbench and Verifika: numbers, tags, terminology and consistency
05
Review & delivery
Final review, in-context LQA where needed, delivery in the original format
Final QA stays with me — also when vetted partner linguists support a large or rush project.
03 / Industry Focus
Specialized Domains
Fourteen fields, each with real document experience — from automotive manuals to game text.
Automotive • Mobility
Automotive
Owner manuals, telematics UI, onboard diagnostics, repair guides, EV charging systems, and automotive marketing.
Software • Cloud
Technology & Software
SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, consumer apps, operating systems, and developer documentation.
Medical • Life Sciences
Medical Devices
Instructions for Use (IFU), labelling, service manuals, diagnostic equipment documentation, and clinical trials.
Healthcare • Patients
Healthcare
Patient information leaflets, product information, and health communication for Indonesian audiences.
Retail • Digital
E-Commerce & Retail
Catalog descriptions, checkout funnels, transactional emails, buyer support workflows, and promotional campaigns.
Machinery • Industry
Engineering & Machinery
Heavy machinery specifications, industrial safety guidelines, electrical engineering schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
Interactive • Gaming
Game Localization (L10n)
In-game dialogue, lore, UI strings, tutorials, quest logs, and marketing copy for PC, mobile, and console games.
Streaming • Cinema
Entertainment & Media
Film scripts, video streaming content, documentaries, interviews, podcasts, and multimedia assets.
Enterprise • Security
IT & Cybersecurity
Enterprise network architecture, endpoint security, cloud migration guides, and corporate compliance training.
Branding • Copywriting
Transcreation & Copywriting
Creative adaptation of advertising, branding slogans, and marketing campaigns to elicit authentic emotional resonance.
Legal • Compliance
Legal
Contracts, terms & conditions, privacy policies, and anti-money-laundering (AML) documentation.
Finance • Platforms
Trading & Fintech
Trading platform UI, risk notices, KYC processes, and customer communication for financial services.
Corporate • Reports
Business
Corporate communications, annual and internal reports, and business correspondence.
Furniture • Home
Furniture
Assembly guides, product catalogues, and retail copy for home and furniture brands.
On request
14 sector CVs
Document types and end clients for each field — ask me for the CV that matches your project.
04 / Tech Stack & QA Standards
Language Technologies
Leveraging state-of-the-art Translation Memory (TM) and Terminology Management systems to guarantee consistency, speed, and cost-efficiency.
RWS Trados Studio (2022 & 2024 Certified)
Advanced level certified in TM creation, automated QA verification, Regex tagging, and complex project packages.
memoQ & Phrase (Memsource)
Extensive expertise in cloud-based collaborative localization environments, LiveDocs, and phrase TMS workflows.
SDL MultiTerm & Termbases
Systematic terminology harvesting, glossary maintenance, and client-specific style guide adherence.
Scalable Team & Dedicated Terminologist
For large-scale or rush projects, I have an established network of vetted linguists and an on-demand terminologist, while maintaining 100% personal responsibility for final QA.
Ready to work in your environment
Tools, platforms & file formats
Own licenses
Trados Studio 2024
memoQ 12.0
Xbench
Verifika
Client environments
Phrase
XTM
Smartling
Across
Transit NXT
Passolo
Catalyst
MultiTerm
File formats
XLIFF
SDLXLIFF
MQXLIFF
TMX
TBX
XML
JSON
PO
SRT
VTT
MT & AI
DeepL and AI-assisted workflows — only where the client permits.
Own development
GILTify — my own workflow software
Built from my master's thesis (grade 1.0) and in continuous development, GILTify brings the tools of a localization workflow into one application.
- Project and deadline management
- Termbases (TBX, TMX) and TMX-based term extraction
- Automated QA: numbers, units, tags, formatting
- TM-based pre-translation with XLIFF round-trip
- Style guide generator and AI content creation
AI that stays on my computer
GILTify's AI features run locally. Client content is never sent to external cloud services — built for NDA-bound projects.
Language Tech
Own development
GILTify
A desktop application I build and use every day to run my localization work, from the first client e-mail to the final delivery. It started with my master's thesis at Hochschule Anhalt and grows with every project.
What it does
One place for the whole workflow
Inbox
Email- All mail accounts in one place, with a spam folder and a vacation responder
- AI reply drafts, summaries, translation and grammar check
- A new project is set up straight from the client's e-mail
Plan
Dashboard · Quotes · Projects- Daily word target, deadlines calendar and what is due soon
- Quotes analysed against my own TM and priced per match band
- Projects tracked end to end, on a board sorted by deadline
- Time tracking per project
Translate
Pre-Translation · Machine Translation · Content Creation- Empty segments pre-filled from the TM and GILTify AI, with glossary terms applied
- Files go back to the original CAT tool (XLIFF round-trip)
- Machine translation of short texts or whole documents
- Marketing content written directly in the target language
Check
Translation QA- 21 rule-based checks: terminology, numbers, tags, consistency, spelling, punctuation
- An optional AI review on top
- Excel reports laid out for reviewers, with a comments column
Library
Glossary · Term Extraction · Translation Memory · Styleguides- Termbase by domain and brand, with import and export for memoQ, Trados, Phrase, DeepL and Excel
- New term candidates found in earlier translations
- One translation memory across all clients: search, alignment, TMX export
- Brand style guides generated with AI and exported as PDF or Word
Personal AI
GILTify AI · Library · Gilty- My own translation model, trained from my TM on my own computer
- A library of my documents that the AI answers from, with sources
- Gilty, a small assistant robot that knows how GILTify works
Office
Virtual Office- An AI team that works during office hours on my TM, project folders and files
- Tasks, team meetings and regular jobs
- Results that need my decision arrive with a short report
Virtual Office
Meet the AI team
Zea
Terminology Manager- Finds new terms in finished files
- Prepares them for the Glossary
- Runs a regular Glossary check
Calla
Translation Memory Manager- Imports final translations and TMs
- Keeps the translation memory up to date
- Runs a regular TM health check
Mira
QA and Pre-Translation Manager- Runs Translation QA on finished files
- Pre-translates files from the TM and GILTify AI
- Runs a regular morning check
Built for confidential work
AI that stays on my computer
The built-in GILTify AI runs locally on my own machine and learns from my own translation memories. Confidential client content does not have to leave my computer, which makes it a good fit for NDA-bound projects.
My in-house tool
GILTify is the software behind my own projects and is in continuous development. Curious how it supports your project? Just ask.
What it means for you
Better translations, delivered calmly
01
Consistency
The same approved terms and style across every project, file and update
02
Reliable deadlines
Pre-translation and automated checks leave more time for careful linguistic work
03
Confidentiality
Your content is handled on my own machine, not in public AI tools
05 / Instant Estimate
Project Estimator
Calculate estimated turnaround time and daily throughput metrics based on your text volume.
Estimated Turnaround
~ 2 Days
Daily Word Capacity
2,500 words / day
UTC+7 — overnight for Europe. Files sent in the European afternoon can be ready the next morning.
*Turnaround excludes weekend/public holidays for standard rate. Expedited delivery available upon request.
Request a Quote by Email
06 / Notes & Insights
Blog
Notes on translation, localization and language technology, written whenever an idea is worth sharing.