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Alessandro Cattelan

Alessandro Cattelan

Operations and products for the translation industry

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Rome, Italy
Joined September 2025
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Summary

Alessandro Cattelan is a seasoned leader in the translation and localization industry, currently serving as the COO of Translated. His career has been marked by a strong focus on leveraging technology, automation, and process optimization to enhance translation quality and efficiency. He has been instrumental in the strategic direction and operational excellence of Translated, a company at the forefront of language AI innovation. rocketreach+3
He played a pivotal role in the development and strategy of MateCat, an open-source computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool created by Translated. His contributions involved defining software requirements, optimizing user experience, and co-authoring academic works that detail MateCat's functionalities and its impact on machine translation post-editing. He is a strong advocate for open-source solutions and their ability to disrupt existing industry paradigms. locworld+5
Alessandro is a vocal proponent of integrating Artificial Intelligence with human expertise in the translation process. He actively discusses and writes about the impact of Generative AI on globalization and localization teams, advocating for a 'Human-in-the-Loop' approach where AI enhances human insight. His work with Translated's ModernMT, an adaptive neural machine translation model, exemplifies his commitment to combining machine efficiency with human quality control. translated+4
With a Master of Arts degree in Translation, English, Spanish, and Localization from the University of Trieste, Alessandro possesses a deep academic and practical understanding of language and cultural nuances. This educational background, combined with his extensive experience, has positioned him as a respected speaker and expert at various localization industry conferences globally. fbk+4

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Writing

Generative AI's Impact on Globalization and Localization Teams

September 10, 2024

An article discussing how Artificial Intelligence, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) and Neural Machine Translation (NMT), is reshaping traditional workflows and responsibilities in the localization industry. It highlights both the challenges and opportunities for globalization and localization teams and emphasizes the need for strategic recalibration of roles.

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MateCat: an open source CAT tool for MT post-editing

January 1, 2014

Co-authored a paper presenting MateCat, an open-source computer-assisted translation tool designed for machine translation post-editing. The paper details its functionalities and contribution to the translation technology landscape.

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Language Translation as a Socio-Technical System: Case-Studies of Mixed-Initiative Interactions

Co-authored a research paper arguing that language translation is an inherently socio-technical system, requiring a holistic view that considers technical accuracy, social factors, human translators, and consumers. The paper provides case studies on mixed-initiative interaction approaches to translation and recommends coordinated efforts between technical and social communities for designing ideal human-machine translation systems.

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