Automating the Boring, Empowering Humans

I'm Andrés Romero Arcas

Generative AI & Process Optimization for the Localization Industry.
Making Practical AI Accessible for Everybody.

About

If a process is repetitive, it's an opportunity for automation. Technology is moving fast — but language, judgment, and context are still deeply human. Over the past 10+ years working at the intersection of language, technology, and localization, I've specialized in analyzing real production workflows and identifying where technology (applied AI especially now) can turn hours of manual work into reliable, production-ready automation.

Now I'm also focused on making practical AI and automation accessible to non-technical professionals so they can actually use these tools in their daily work. I help non-technical professionals use AI and automation to work smarter, save time, and focus on what actually matters — without becoming engineers or getting lost in technical complexity.

I don't just test tools — I design practical workflows. From prompt engineering for LLMs to AI-assisted localization pipelines, I focus on solutions that actually work in day-to-day operations. Automation only works if people can use it. I translate complex AI concepts into clear, usable strategies for professionals and teams, turning real-world problems into production-ready solutions.

I'm constantly learning, experimenting, and refining — and I actively share that knowledge. I teach AI solutions for the localization industry and prompt engineering, with a strong focus on productivity, adoption, and real use cases in professional environments. If you're interested in AI, automation, and building workflows that make work better (not more complex), feel free to connect or follow along.

Core Skills

  • HTML
  • Claude Skills
  • Localization Workflows
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Applied AI & Automation

Technical Expertise

  • Neural MT & LLMs
  • MT Engine Training & QE
  • Process Automation
  • CAT Tools & TMS Systems
  • Python & NLP

Languages

  • Spanish (Native or Bilingual)
  • English (Full Professional)
  • French (Professional Working)

Experience

For full professional details and certifications, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Linguistic Engineer - Machine Translation & Generative AI Specialist

Acolad Group | Jan 2024 – Present

Design and implement AI-driven workflows for real-world localization production. Key contributions include design and optimization of MT, LLM, and hybrid workflows for production environments, Machine Translation evaluation and training, AI-assisted automation for customer-specific use cases, and cross-team collaboration to ensure adoption, scalability, and measurable impact.

Course Instructor | Applied AI & Automation for Localization

TranslaStars | Mar 2025 – Present

Teaching applied AI solutions for professionals in the language and localization industry. Focus on helping non-technical professionals understand, adopt, and apply AI in real workflows with emphasis on productivity, quality, and scalability. Topics include AI-assisted translation workflows (NMT, LLMs, hybrid approaches), prompt engineering for practical use cases, RAG, fine-tuning, workflow design, and no-code tools for everyday localization tasks.

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Technology Operations Project Coordinator

Ubiqus Spain | Oct 2018 – Apr 2024

Focused on technology operations, workflow optimization, and process improvement in localization environments. Key areas included process optimization and automation initiatives, tool evaluation and implementation, coordination of the Technology team and training of new colleagues, cross-team collaboration, and quality assurance and workflow standardization.

CAT Tool Specialist and TM & Terminology Manager

Celer Soluciones | Oct 2015 – Sep 2018

Specialized in localization technology operations, workflow optimization, and quality assurance across complex production environments. Key responsibilities included CAT tool support and file processing, translation memory and terminology management with QA and optimization, design and implementation of QA strategies and quality control processes, participation in TMS implementation, corpora preparation and MT engine training, and internal training and coordination of the Technology team.

Courses

Applied AI and automation training for language professionals. Practical, production-focused courses with real-world examples focused on adoption, not experimentation.

AI Translation (NMT, LLMs, MTQE+APE)

Deep dive into Neural Machine Translation, Large Language Models, Machine Translation Quality Estimation, and Automatic Post-Editing. Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven translation automation workflows.

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Prompt Engineering, Evaluation, and Refinement

Comprehensive training on creating, evaluating, and refining effective prompts for AI systems. Learn systematic approaches to prompt optimization and quality assessment for professional applications.

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Machine Translation and Automated Post-Editing (MTQE-APE)

Professional training focused on machine translation quality evaluation and automated post-editing.

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Master in AI and Innovation for Localization

3rd Edition | Mar-May 2026

Comprehensive online master's program covering NMT, LLM translation, RAG, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering. Designed to upskill language professionals with practical AI applications for the localization industry.

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