Thomas Tolnai
About
I help technology-driven companies deliver Romanian-language products that are usable, compliant, and trusted by end users. With 19 years of experience in localization and language consulting, I support international teams launching and scaling products in Romania where language quality directly impacts safety, adoption, and brand credibility.
I work exclusively into Romanian from English and French, acting as a long-term partner rather than a transactional vendor, especially for products that evolve continuously.
Years in Localization
Romanian Linguistics
Years Teaching Professionals
Co-Organizer TranslateCluj
Strategic Perspective & Industry Insight
My approach is informed by both industry practice and academic research.
Academic Foundation
- PhD in Romanian Linguistics
Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj - MA in Translation Studies and Terminology
Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj - BA in Applied Language Studies
Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj
Industry Involvement
- Academic Teaching Experience
Applied Modern Languages Department - 10+ Years as External Teaching Consultant
Postgraduate programs in translation & localization - Co-Organizer of TranslateCluj
International translation and localization conference - Conference Speaker
Topics: specialization, quality, sustainable practices
Speaking at industry conferences
TranslateCluj conference
Teaching and consulting
"My goal is to help teams ship Romanian-language products that are clear, compliant, and ready to scale."
How I Work
I integrate into existing workflows, respect product constraints, and focus on long-term linguistic consistency, not one-off deliveries. My goal is to help teams ship Romanian-language products that are clear, compliant, and ready to scale.