Vianney Balderrama Rivera

Multilingual professional with a proven track record on 50+ video game titles across diverse genres, including both AAA and indie games, released on console, PC, and mobile platforms. Skilled in localization, LQA, translation, transcreation, and dubbing interpretation, ensuring culturally accurate and emotionally engaging content. Lifelong gamer with a deep appreciation for storytelling and gameplay, bringing a player-centric perspective to all projects.

Adept at collaborating with clients, developers, QA, marketing, and creative teams across regions. Additionally, experienced as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) in the logistics sector, with basic knowledge of logistics and the ability to efficiently handle customer communication, order coordination, and related operational support tasks.

ZH/EN>ES Video Game Translator, Revisor, LQA Specialist at Lionbridge Games, Infold Games, ECI Games, EC Innovations, Translated, Century Games, Lilith Games, GienTech, GeeYoo Co., RWS (2014-01 – Present)

Senior Spanish Language Specialist at NetEase Games (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Senior Spanish Localization Specialist at Yoozoo Games (2020-01 – 2025-12)

• Created style guides, cultural guides, and glossaries, and transcreated character and item names.
• Translated and revised in-game and marketing content; conducted LQA/QC and player research.
• Provided insights to R&D teams to align content with local customs while preserving emotional impact.
• Relevant projects: Tik Tok, Dead by Daylight Mobile, Mobile Legends, Game of Thrones, Rec Room, Eggy Party, Genshin Impact, Identity V, Tower Brawl, Project: Blood Strike, as well as multiple AAA mobile and PC titles currently under NDA.

Dubbing Sessions Interpreter and Voice Talent at Yoozoo Games, ECI Games, TCL, Beijing Jinnuojiayin Intl. Culture and Media, additional gaming companies under NDA (2011-01 – Present)

• Coordinated dubbing sessions, ensuring linguistic accuracy and emotional alignment.
• Interpreted between directors, voice talents, and clients, supporting communication between all parties and adapting scripts to local cultural contexts.
• Contributed as a voice actress in multiple video game titles, marketing campaigns and educational content.

Technical Translator and Interpreter at Hisense Electronica de Mexico, Sanhua Mexico Industry, Techno Associe de Mexico, Chavitar Automotive Parts Distributor, Orient Link, China Translation & Publishing Co., Weifen Fine Food (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Robotron Education Group (2014-01 – Present)

Trilingual Customer Service Representative at Sanhua Mexico Industry (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Provided technical translation and consecutive interpretation in Chinese, English, and Spanish for multinational teams, clients, and internal departments.
• Supported QA, Engineering, HR, IT, Sales, and Logistics; assisted company leadership as a personal interpreter to the CEO.
• Managed customer service communications and logistics for Mexico–US–China operations.

Master's in International Business – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (2019-01 – 2021-12)

Bachelor's in Chinese Language – Beijing International Studies University (2011-01 – 2016-12)

Mini Master in Video Game Localization & Audiovisual Translation – Traduversia (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Certification and Training in Dubbing & Voice-over – L4P Institute of Cinematographic Arts (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Certification in Translation Quality Management – National Research Tomsk State University (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Certification in Translation in Practice – Nanjing University (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Certification in Japanese Language – ISI Osaka (2025-01)

Certification in Korean Language – Yonsei University (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Certification in Korean Language – UANL University (2022-01 – 2026-12)

Certification in French/Italian Languages – La Salle University (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Certification in Chinese Language – Confucius Institute (2011-01 – 2011-12)

Certification in English Language – ITESM (2006-01 – 2009-12)