What Comes Next for Localization with Jourik Ciesielski
May 28, 2025
In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jourik, CTO of Yamagata Europe and Founder of C-Jay International, to discuss how emerging technologies are transforming the localization industry and what professionals need to do to stay competitive in this landscape.
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In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jourik, CTO of Yamagata Europe and Founder of C-Jay International, to discuss how emerging technologies are transforming the localization industry and what professionals need to do to stay competitive in this landscape.
Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi
Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe
Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi
Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe
What You’ll Learn
- How GenAI and LLMs are revolutionizing translation workflows
- Why quality management needs to shift from rule-based systems to context-aware AI solutions
- How to balance human expertise with AI automation in localization workflows
- The importance of focusing on outcome-based objectives rather than traditional quality metrics
- Why engineering capabilities are becoming crucial for implementing AI solutions effectively
- How Crowdin's approach to AI integration enables personalized localization experiences
Jourik Ciesielski is the CTO of Yamagata Europe and Founder of C-Jay International, bringing vast expertise in language technology consulting, localization engineering, and market research to the localization industry. He specializes in AI integration, quality management systems, and workflow optimization for language service providers. Jourik's practical experience in developing sophisticated localization processes and evaluating market technologies makes him a trusted voice in predicting and preparing for industry disruptions.
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