JUHANI LINNEA
Tampere
Summary
Highly skilled Finnish native linguist and data annotation specialist with over 6 years of experience in audio transcription, translation, and linguistic quality assurance. Proven expertise in reviewing and correcting transcribed content while maintaining strict adherence to project guidelines and quality standards. Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and consistency in all linguistic tasks. Proficient in using various transcription tools and platforms, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output. Seeking to leverage extensive transcription and annotation experience in challenging projects requiring meticulous language processing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Audio Transcriptionist & Data Annotator
Lionbridge Technologies Finland Oy
Tampere
03.2021 - 01.2026
- Review and correct pre-transcribed Finnish audio content across multiple domains including conversational speech, technical recordings, and media content, ensuring 98.5% accuracy rate consistently across all projects
- Utilize advanced transcription platforms and annotation tools to identify and rectify errors in punctuation, grammar, speaker identification, and contextual interpretation while adhering to strict project-specific guidelines and style guides
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain transcription standards, participating in weekly calibration sessions to ensure consistency across a team of 15+ transcriptionists
- Process an average of 25-30 hours of audio content weekly, maintaining exceptional quality scores while meeting or exceeding production targets and contributing to improved client satisfaction ratings
Finnish Translator & Linguistic Consultant
Semantix Finland Oy
Remote
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Translated diverse content from English and Swedish to Finnish including technical documentation, marketing materials, legal documents, and educational content, handling over 500,000 words annually with 99% client approval rating
- Performed linguistic quality assurance reviews on translated materials, identifying inconsistencies and ensuring cultural appropriateness and terminology accuracy across all deliverables for clients in technology, healthcare, and education sectors
- Developed and maintained translation memory databases and terminology glossaries specific to various industry domains, improving translation consistency and reducing turnaround time by 30%
- Provided consultative feedback to junior translators on complex linguistic challenges, tone adaptation, and localization best practices, contributing to overall team skill development and project success
Freelance Transcriptionist And Data Annotation Specialist
Self-Employed
Tampere
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided professional Finnish transcription services for academic researchers, legal firms, media companies, and corporate clients, transcribing interviews, focus groups, legal proceedings, and business meetings with 100% client satisfaction
- Annotated and categorized large-scale datasets for machine learning and AI training purposes, including text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and intent detection for Finnish language models
- Managed multiple concurrent projects with varying deadlines and requirements, consistently delivering accurate transcriptions within agreed timeframes while maintaining confidentiality and data security protocols
- Adapted transcription style to client-specific requirements including verbatim, intelligent verbatim, and edited transcription formats, demonstrating flexibility and comprehensive understanding of different transcription methodologies
- Implemented quality control procedures including multiple review passes and time-stamping accuracy checks, resulting in minimal revision requests and strong client retention rate of over 85%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finnish Language and Literature
University of Tampere
Tampere, Finland 01.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
- Transcription Tools: Express Scribe, oTranscribe, Descript, Happy Scribe, Transcriber AG, ELAN
- Annotation Platforms: Label Studio, Prodigy, Amazon SageMaker Ground Truth, Labelbox
- CAT Tools: SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Wordfast, OmegaT
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Google Workspace, Audacity, Adobe Audition
- Other Skills: Audio editing, subtitle timing, quality assurance protocols, project management
Certification
- Finnish Language Proficiency Certification – Native Speaker Level (2023)
- Professional Audio Transcription Certificate – TranscribeAnywhere (2020)
- Data Annotation for Machine Learning – Coursera/DeepLearning.AI (2019)
- Quality Assurance in Linguistic Services – GALA (2018)
- GDPR and Data Protection Training – EU Privacy Academy (2021)
LANGUAGES
Finnish: Native
English: Fluent (C2)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Translators Without Borders, Translation Volunteer, Remote, 2019, Present, Provide pro-bono Finnish translation services for humanitarian organizations, translating critical health information, crisis response materials, and educational content for Finnish-speaking communities, Contributed over 200 hours of volunteer translation work supporting refugee integration programs and public health campaigns
Affiliations
- Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters (SKTL)
- European Language Industry Association (ELIA)
AVAILABILITY
Available to commit 30-35 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Equipped with a dedicated home office, high-speed internet connection, and professional-grade audio equipment for optimal transcription quality.
Timeline
Senior Audio Transcriptionist & Data Annotator
Lionbridge Technologies Finland Oy
03.2021 - 01.2026
Finnish Translator & Linguistic Consultant
Semantix Finland Oy
06.2019 - 02.2021
Freelance Transcriptionist And Data Annotation Specialist
Self-Employed
08.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Finnish Language and Literature
University of Tampere
01.2011 - 01.2014