Nil Deniz Cidanli
About Nil Deniz Cidanli
Nil Deniz Cidanli is a Turkish Translations Project Manager with extensive experience in translation and project management. Currently employed at Inkitt, she oversees freelance translators and contributes to the localization of products for the Turkish market.
Work at Inkitt
Nil Deniz Cidanli serves as the Turkish Translations Project Manager at Inkitt since 2021. In this role, Cidanli is responsible for hiring freelance translators based on their specific skill sets. Cidanli contributes to the localization of the Galatea product for the Turkish market, ensuring that translations meet the needs of the audience. Additionally, Cidanli monitors and evaluates the performance of translators, providing feedback to maintain high standards. Cidanli also manages the final budgeting for translation projects and ensures that translators are informed about all relevant project updates.
Education and Expertise
Cidanli has a diverse educational background. Cidanli studied at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, focusing on the History of Finland, and completed this program in 2011. Cidanli also holds a Master of Arts in Gender Studies from Charles University, achieved between 2020 and 2022. Cidanli has studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at both the University of Lisbon and Tallinn University, earning relevant qualifications in these fields. Additionally, Cidanli studied Philosophy at the University of Helsinki. This educational foundation supports Cidanli's expertise in translation and project management.
Professional Experience
Cidanli has extensive professional experience in translation and project management. Prior to joining Inkitt, Cidanli worked as a Freelance Creative Writer and Translator at PeoplePerHour from 2013 to 2020. Cidanli also served as an Education Training Consultant at the Turkish Maarif Foundation in São Tomé and Príncipe for 11 months in 2019. Additionally, Cidanli worked as a Tour Guide for DETUR GROUP in Antalya, Türkiye, for six months in 2013. Since 2014, Cidanli has been self-employed as a Finnish-Turkish Literary Translator in the Helsinki Area.
Contributions to Translation Projects
In the role of Turkish Translations Project Manager at Inkitt, Cidanli plays a crucial role in the localization of the Galatea product. Cidanli collaborates with a team of developers to troubleshoot project issues and provides technical and editorial support to freelance translators. This includes making creative decisions and offering guidance related to style guides. Cidanli also adds multimedia effects and covers to books before they are published on the Galatea platform, ensuring a polished final product.