Mario Abbate - Documentation & Localization Specialist and Technical Single Point of Contact

Q: Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Subtitler for ORF/ZDF at Interlingua Language Services .

Q: What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Interlingua Language Services , Dedalus Healthcare Group , Couch Connections , GORNIK translators for industry GmbH , and eurocom Translation Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Metals and Mining . Mario also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Healthcare , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service , Sales , and Supply Chain Management . Mario also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Production , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service , Quality Assurance , and Production .

Recommended expert

Vienna, Austria

Check rate

Experience

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 7 months

Vienna, Austria

Remote

Subtitler for ORF/ZDF

Interlingua Language Services

Transcription and subtitling of various programs for ORF/ZDF: I handle the transcription and subtitling of programs aired by ORF and ZDF independently. I work with custom scripts and automations to make the workflow efficient.

Sep 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Documentation & Localization Specialist and Technical Single Point of Contact

Dedalus Healthcare Group

Creation, translation, and localization of technical documentation
Automation/optimization of all internal workflows
Maintenance of the technical environment
Increasing the department's efficiency
Coordination of translation projects for various target languages
Terminology work
Proofreading for all stakeholders
Working with the Scrum method in product release cycles

Sep 2020 - Present

5 years 10 months

Remote

Subtitling

Couch Connections

Creation of Italian subtitles for the film Couch Connections

Aug 2020 - Jan 2025

4 years 6 months

Remote

Translator

GORNIK translators for industry GmbH

Translations, editing, and proofreading

Mar 2019 - May 2019

3 months

On-site

Live subtitler

Audio2

Live subtitling for various German broadcasters (e.g., SWR & Pro7)

Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

1 month

Vienna, Austria

On-site

Interpreter

University of Vienna

Simultaneous interpretation from Italian to German for Dr. Marcello Pezzetti

Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

2 years 11 months

Senior Project Manager

eurocom Translation Services GmbH

Coordination of mono- and multilingual translation projects according to ISO 17100
Proofreading and quality control of translations
Client and agency support
Invoicing
globalReview competence center: training for customers and eurocom employees
Point of contact for employees and liaison between users and developers
Demo presentations for sales purposes of the tool
Setting up the technical environments for new clients

Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

2 months

Project Management Intern

eurocom Translation Services GmbH

Project management

Mar 2018 - Present

8 years 4 months

Remote

Volunteer Translator

Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Austria

Volunteer translation of sponsor and children's letters in Spanish and German

Oct 2017 - Present

8 years 9 months

Remote

Translator

Various Companies

Creation of translations in German, Italian and Spanish

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Project Management Intern

eurocom Translation Services GmbH

Project management

Oct 2014 - Sep 2018

4 years

Back office Sales & Supply Chain (alongside studies)

ArcelorMittal/Eisen Wagner SSC Metex Wien

Key user for inventory management and sales software

Jul 2010 - Sep 2014

4 years 3 months

Back office in purchasing, sales and supply chain

ArcelorMittal/Eisen Wagner Ried im Innkreis

Back office in purchasing, sales and supply chain

Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

7 months

Military service

Schwarzenbergkaserne Wals-Siezenheim

Airspace monitoring

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Government and Administration, Metals and Mining, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, and Aerospace and Defense.

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Metals and Mining

Media and Entertainment

Healthcare

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Production, and Information Technology.

Customer Service

Sales

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Production

Information Technology

Summary

I am a Documentation & Localization Specialist and Technical Single Point of Contact with extensive experience in transcription, subtitling, translation, and technical documentation. I enjoy streamlining workflows through custom scripts and automation, ensuring clear and accurate communications across German, Italian, English, and Spanish.

Working in both media and healthcare, among other industries, has taught me to adapt quickly and maintain high quality standards while coordinating multilingual projects. My background in project management and quality control strengthens my ability to serve as an effective bridge between technical teams and end users.

Skills

It Project Management And Translation Software (Sdl Trados Studio, Across, Passolo, Jira, Smartquery, Globalreview, Worx …)
Subtitle And Speech Recognition Software (Subtitle Edit, Aegisub And Dragon)
Automation/Optimization Of Existing And New Processes (Autohotkey, Python, Power Automate)
Data Capture/Editing (Autohotkey, Python, Powershell)
Sap Knowledge
Ms Office Applications

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2017 - Oct 2020

Center for Translation Studies at the University of Vienna

MA Translation, focus on dialogue interpreting in German, Italian, and Spanish, Master of Arts · Translation · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2014 - Jul 2017

Center for Translation Studies at the University of Vienna

BA Transcultural Communication with German, Italian, and Spanish, Bachelor of Arts · Transcultural Communication · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

University of Salzburg

Romance studies with Spanish and Portuguese · Romance Studies · Salzburg, Austria

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Professional Services 9 y

Avg length 3 y 5 m

Longest experience 8 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Subtitler for ORF/ZDF, Documentation & Localization Specialist and Technical Single Point of Contact, Subtitling

Main industries Professional Services, Government and Administration, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

June 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Subtitler for ORF/ZDF, Documentation & Localization Specialist and Technical Single Point of Contact, Subtitling.

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Subtitler for ORF/ZDF at Interlingua Language Services.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Interlingua Language Services, Dedalus Healthcare Group, Couch Connections, GORNIK translators for industry GmbH, and eurocom Translation Services GmbH.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Metals and Mining. Mario also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain Management. Mario also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Production, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Production.

What is Mario's education?

Mario holds a Master in Translation from Center for Translation Studies at the University of Vienna and a Bachelor in Transcultural Communication from Center for Translation Studies at the University of Vienna.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mario?

Mario's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.