Isabel Cifrián Somavilla
About Isabel Cifrián Somavilla
Isabel Cifrián Somavilla is a Manager of Technical Writing at Copado, where she oversees the creation of functional documentation and release notes. She has a background in translation and localization, with degrees and courses in various aspects of translation, including video game localization.
Work at Copado
Isabel Cifrián Somavilla currently serves as the Manager of Technical Writing at Copado, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads the creation and maintenance of functional documentation and release notes for the company's diverse product offerings. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Technical Writer at Copado from 2023 to 2024 and as a Technical Writer from 2021 to 2023. Throughout her tenure, she has collaborated with various departments to ensure comprehensive communication of new feature updates and releases to customers.
Education and Expertise
Isabel Cifrián Somavilla has a strong educational background in translation and interpreting. She obtained a University Degree in Translation and Interpreting from Universitat d'Alacant, studying from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education with a Master's Degree in Second Language Learning and Teaching from Universidad de Cantabria, completed in 2016. Additionally, she has specialized training in video game translation and localization, having completed courses at Trágora Formación and Traduversia.
Background in Translation and Localization
Isabel began her career in translation and localization with an internship at BABEL GABINETE DE TRADUCCION SL in 2014, where she worked as a Translator and Interpreter for one month. She has since developed her skills in technical writing and localization, particularly in the video game sector, completing a Course in Specialist in Video Game Translation and Localization in 2017 and an Introductory Course in Video Game Localization in the same year.
Previous Experience in Technical Writing
Before joining Copado, Isabel worked as a Technical Writer at Ingram Micro from 2019 to 2021. During her time there, she contributed to the development of technical documentation and supported communication efforts within the organization. Her experience in technical writing spans multiple roles, enhancing her expertise in creating clear and effective documentation for various audiences.