LINGUISTIC QUALITY ASSURANCE01
HiligaynonA native understanding.
Source → meaning → natural expression
Hiligaynon translation QA
Reviewing English-to-Hiligaynon segments for accuracy, natural usage, and consistent terminology in a Lilt workflow.
FREELANCE LINGUIST · ILOILO, PHILIPPINES
Every word.
The right meaning.
Hi, I’m Edjay. I turn language into clear, natural communication through translation, transcription, subtitles, and linguistic QA.
Filipino / TagalogHiligaynonEnglish
Native Hiligaynon speaker. Context always comes first.
THE SPACE BETWEEN LANGUAGES
01 / THE SOURCE EN
Words carry
more than words.
02 / THE CONNECTION FIL
May kahulugan
ang bawat salita.
Natural. Clear. Considered.
ENFIL / HILIllustrative language study
Since 2021Freelance language work
Meaning before mechanicsTranslation with context
Language meets technologyBS Computer Science · ISATU
01 / SELECTED EXPERIENCE
The work behind
the words.
From segment-level reviews to spoken dialogue: a closer look at the assignments I’ve worked on.
PROOFREADING & REVIEW02
Filipino / Tagalog + English PH
Tagalog & English PH review
Separate review assignments focused on source accuracy, readable language, grammar, and context-appropriate wording.
SUBTITLE LOCALIZATION03
00:20:45,000 → 00:20:47,000Oo. Salamat.
English → Tagalog · SRT
Dialogue that reads naturally
English and Tagalog subtitle work, including timestamp-specific revisions, sound-effect wording, and SRT structure.
AUDIO & VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION04
Spoken language.Readable text.
Podcasts · YouTube · Freelance audio
From recording to transcript
Transcription of podcast and YouTube material, supported by audio/video transcription and proofreading experience on Fiverr.
Project descriptions summarize past work. Display graphics are illustrative; private client files are not reproduced.
02 / WHAT I BRING
A careful ear.
An exacting eye.
Practical language support for written content, spoken media, and digital experiences.
Translation & localization
English, Filipino/Tagalog, and Hiligaynon content translated with attention to meaning, tone, cultural context, and the reader.
- Natural, audience-appropriate wording
- Terminology and register consistency
- Preservation of names and formatting
Proofreading & linguistic QA
Source-to-target checks that focus on meaningful errors and keep accurate, natural translations intact.
- Accuracy, omissions, and additions
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Consistency and contextual clarity
Audio & video transcription
Spoken material converted into clear text, with formatting and review guided by the project’s instructions.
- Podcasts and YouTube content
- Audio-to-text review
- Client-specific transcript formatting
Subtitles & caption review
English-to-Tagalog dialogue adapted for the screen while keeping intent, emotion, and readability in view.
- SRT structure and timestamps
- Dialogue and sound-effect wording
- Timestamp-based revision notes
Language skills. A developer’s attention to detail.
My computer science and web development background helps me understand app copy, technical terms, placeholders, and structured files. It also gives me a useful perspective on how text fits into a digital product.
03 / THE WORD STUDIO
See the thinking
in the details.
Explore original demonstration samples of my approach to translation, review, and subtitle formatting.
APP INTERFACE · ORIGINAL DEMONSTRATION
ENGLISH SOURCE
Save your changes before closing this page.
FILIPINO / TAGALOG
I-save ang iyong mga pagbabago bago isara ang pahinang ito.
A familiar UI term can be more useful than a forced equivalent. The instruction stays clear while its meaning and action remain intact.
✓ Meaning preserved✓ Context considered✓ Natural instruction
ACCURACY CHECK · ORIGINAL DEMONSTRATIONMajor · meaning
ENGLISH SOURCE
Your password must contain at least 8 characters.
BEFORE REVIEW
Ang iyong password ay dapat may hindi hihigit sa 8 character.
“No more than” sets a maximum.RECOMMENDED
Ang iyong password ay dapat may hindi bababa sa 8 character.
“At least” sets a minimum.The original wording reverses the requirement. This is a meaning error: the correction restores the minimum length without rewriting the rest.
DIALOGUE LOCALIZATION · ORIGINAL DEMONSTRATION.srt
ENGLISH DIALOGUE
Wait. I’m coming with you.
NATURAL TAGALOGSandali. Sasama ako sa iyo.
sample-tagalog.srt
1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500
Sandali.
Sasama ako sa iyo.Preserve the speaker’s intent, then make the dialogue easy to read. This demonstration shows valid SRT structure; production timing is checked against the actual video.
04 / MY APPROACH
Context first.
Quality throughout.
A clear scope and a careful review help every deliverable serve its purpose.
Start with the brief.
Confirm the language, audience, format, scope, terminology, and deadline. Clarify ambiguous source material before making assumptions.
Follow the meaning.
Translate, transcribe, or review with the content’s purpose in mind. Keep the speaker’s intent and the reader’s experience connected.
Check the details.
Look for meaning changes, missing content, language issues, and consistency. Check names, numbers, formatting, and timestamps where relevant.
Make revisions clear.
Return the agreed format, flag unresolved questions, and use segment or timestamp references so feedback is easy to follow.
BASED IN ILOILO CITYA native voice.A technical mindset.
05 / A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Edjay.
Language is personal.
I’m a freelance translator and transcriptionist from Iloilo City, Philippines, and a native Hiligaynon speaker. I work with English, Filipino/Tagalog, and Hiligaynon across translation, review, and audiovisual content.
My freelance experience on Fiverr dates back to 2021. More recent work includes Hiligaynon QA, Tagalog and English PH review, and English-to-Tagalog subtitle projects.
I graduated with a BS in Computer Science from Iloilo Science and Technology University in 2025. Alongside language work, I’ve built web applications and APIs. That combination helps me bring both linguistic judgment and technical care to a project.
LANGUAGES & WORKING CONTEXT
Clear about
my language coverage.
| Language | Background | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Hiligaynon / Ilonggo | Native language | Translation, review, transcription |
| Filipino / Tagalog | Working language | Translation, QA, subtitles |
| English | Working language | Source review, transcription, English PH proofreading |
| Cebuano | Speaking and understanding | Conversational familiarity |
WORKING WITH
Lilt segment review
SRT subtitle files
Timestamp-based revisions
Client style guides
UI & technical terminology
06 / LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR
Your next project,
in good words.
Need help with a translation, language review, subtitles, or a transcript? Tell me what you’re working on.
ejlindayao@gmail.comIloilo City, Philippines · Remote freelance work