Mohammad Afzal

About Mohammad Afzal

Language Quality Reviewer and Localization Specialist with 8+ years of experience supporting linguistic QA and transcription evaluation for global digital platforms. I have contributed to large-scale localization and audit programs for clients including Google, Meta, and Welocalize, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with structured guidelines. My expertise includes linguistic QA audits, transcription quality evaluation, terminology and style-guide enforcement, error analysis, and quality-driven feedback. I specialize in Urdu–English mixed content, RTL–LTR formatting, and culturally precise localization. Proficient in Smartling, JIRA, Trados, MemoQ, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace. Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and English, with working knowledge of Persian and Arabic. Open to remote or international opportunities focused on language quality and structured evaluation. a••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Urdu Linguistic Quality Assurance (Lqa) Specialist

   Welocalize

   Feb 2024 — Present · IN

   Conduct detailed quality audits and analyze root causes to continuously improve localization accuracy. Develop and execute corrective action plans, delivering clear reports to the Quality Manager.Manage feedback loops and communicate directly with clients to ensure clarity and swift resolution of issues.Work with training teams to design and deliver focused sessions that boost team skills and consistency.Use Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis to monitor project performance and quality trends.

Education

• Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

  Certificate Course in English, English Language and Literature/Letters

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  M.phil, Urdu and Persian Language and Literature

  2015 — 2017

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Master of Arts - MA, History, Urdu, Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Advanced Diploma in Mass Media, Mass Communication/Media Studies

  2017 — 2018

• Asian College of Teachers- Corporate

  TESOL/TEFL Certification (Business English)

  2017 — 2018

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Urdu / Persian Language Interpretation and Translation

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Language Interpretation and Translation

• NCPUL

  Diploma in Arabic, Arabic Language and Literature

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Advanced Diploma in Mass Media (Urdu)

  2017 — 2018

• Asian College of Teachers- Corporate

  TESOL/TEFL with the specialization of Business English Teacher., Business/Corporate Communications

  2017 — 2018