Mikhail Volkov

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About Mikhail Volkov

Localization specialist in translation services and PM. Solid experience in a full circle localization process of videogames into Russian which include effective management, team building, schedule & control, translation, editing, proofing, casting, voice recording direction, QA lead. Every day management & operational tasks for both in-house & freelance text translation specialists, font/texture artists, VO studios & contractors. More than 200 titles with me in charge have been successfully released in time. I we been working with titles for PC, X360, XBOX ONE, PS3, PS4, PS Vita as well as handheld PSP and iOS platforms. Different genres experience: quests/adventure, action/shooter, RPG, MMO, strategy, racing, fighting, arcade & games for children. I have been working on major titles by Rockstar Games, 2K, Warner Bros, Focus Interactive, SCEE, Activision, Ubisoft and many indie studios. My skills: effective project management & team building, organization, planning & QA control on all steps necessary for localization into another language. Personal qualities: Never lose tactic & strategy. Optimistic mood & a common sense. My personal goal is to achieve the highest quality on the market with given budget and other conditions. The better product you produce - the more customers you'll get. Premium quality localization always comes naturally and has that lovely a soul touch feeling. I’m opened for any kind of cooperation and career opportunities in Moscow or EU/USA countries.