Dorota Pawlak — Co-Founder
The language industry is being rewritten by AI, and most teams are either scrambling to keep up or pretending it's business as usual. I help them do neither. I'm Dorota Pawlak, localization consultant, AI educator, and founder of Localize Like A Pro. For 12 years I've worked in translation and localization, and for the last several years I've specialized in helping the industry integrate AI responsibly, practically, and without losing what makes human localization valuable. 👥 WHO I WORK WITH → Translation agencies and language businesses adapting their workflows and service offering for the AI era → Translation tool developers trying to reach a wider audience with customized trainings, walkthroughs, and online content → In-house localization and globalization teams who need their people trained on AI tools that actually work → Translators and localization professionals upskilling through my courses and books → AI training providers who need customized, engaging online sessions 🎯 WHAT I OFFER 🔹 AI Training: online and in-house, for teams and individuals. Practical, tool-specific, built around your actual workflows. 🔹 Consulting: for small-to-mid-size localization and content brands figuring out how to integrate AI without breaking quality or team trust. 🔹 On-Demand Courses: 15+ published, covering GPTs for localization, AI-based image localization, Claude, translation AI, and more. 🔹 Writing & Thought Leadership: articles and content on AI in localization for brands that want expert voice, not generic AI slop. 🎓 CREDENTIALS MSc Multilingual Computing & Localisation from the University of Limerick Author of three books on freelancing and AI-based image localization Former Guest Lecturer at the KU Leuven University in Antwerp Industry speaker since 2014 💬 WANT TO TALK? → Need in-house AI training for your team? Message me here with "TRAINING" → Exploring consulting? Send "CONSULTING" and we'll set up a call → Browsing courses? Visit LocalizeLikeAPro.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Localization and AI Training Specialist with a focus on educational content.
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Experience: 16 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Ai Training
- Localization
- Translation
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI integration for localization.
- Over 15 years of experience in translation and localization.
- Author of multiple books on freelancing and AI.
Work Experience
LocLunchâ„¢
LocLunch ambassador (1 yr 5 mos)
Localize Like A Pro
Owner and Trainer (4 yrs 5 mos)
Book Author
Book Author (5 yrs 9 mos)
KU Leuven
Guest Lecturer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Polish Localisation
Business Owner (6 yrs 7 mos)
All-round Translator Events
Co-founder and co-owner (3 yrs 6 mos)
events and conferences
Speaker (11 yrs 8 mos)
e-learning platforms, workshops
Trainer (12 yrs 2 mos)
DP Photography
Photographer (3 yrs 5 mos)
DP Translation Services
Business Owner | Translator, Localization Trainer & Consultant (16 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Master of Science (MSc) at University of Limerick
Master of Arts (MA) at University of Vienna
BA at Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
at Business School for Translators
at Direct Dutch
at Volksuniversiteit, Rotterdam
