A conversation on systems, scale, and the reality behind global content delivery

When people think about translation, they often imagine something simple:
one person, one document, one language.

But that picture is far from reality.

In this second episode of our podcast, we explore what production really involves behind the scenes, how complex multilingual projects are orchestrated, and why strong processes are essential to delivering quality at scale.

About This Episode

In this conversation, Laura Marquez, Client Solutions Manager, is joined by Emily Brewer, Head of Production in the US, and Saida Antolin, Head of Production in Europe.

Together, they share what production actually looks like in practice, from managing dozens of moving parts to designing workflows that can handle risk, scale, and unexpected challenges.

They also discuss how AI is shaping production today, and why human expertise remains critical in increasingly complex workflows.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why production is closer to systems design and risk management than simple project coordination
  • How a single multilingual project can involve 50+ moving parts
  • Why timelines and planning play a critical role in project success
  • What changes when working on high-risk, regulated content (e.g. medical devices)
  • How AI is being used in production workflows today
  • Where human expertise remains essential, especially for quality, context, and decision-making
  • Why providing context upfront is one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes

About the Speakers

Laura Marquez
Client Solutions Manager at Translate.One
Focused on helping clients navigate complex localization challenges and align solutions with business needs.

Emily Brewer
Head of Production, US at Translate.One
Leads production strategy and oversees multilingual project execution in the US.

Saida Antolin
Head of Production, EU at Translate.One
Manages European production operations, ensuring scalable and compliant workflows for global clients.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re planning to scale content globally or looking to optimize your localization workflows, our team can help you design the right approach.

Contact us to learn more.

This episode is part of the Translate.One podcast series, where we explore topics around translation, localization, quality management, and language technology. Stay tuned for more conversations with industry experts.