Alexandre Scalzitti

Coach for Expats in Japan | AI & Automotive Systems | Ex-Toyota/DENSO | PhD Researcher | Python Developer | Technical Translator EN↔JP↔PT

Greater Nagoya

About

I bridge the gap between complex technical content and language fluently, and with deep domain expertise. With over 20 years spanning mathematics, AI research, embedded systems (Toyota, DENSO), and multilingual communication, I specialize in technical translation for the automotive and AI sectors across English, Japanese, and Portuguese. My background is unusual: I hold an MSc in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from the University of São Paulo and completed PhD research in automata theory at Dresden University of Technology. I have lived and worked in Japan since 2004 and as a permanent resident since 2008, giving me near-native Japanese proficiency with deep cultural fluency — including business and engineering contexts. What sets me apart: • I don't just translate words — I translate engineering intent across languages and cultures. • Hands-on experience with CAN/LIN automotive protocols, ECU systems, AI/ML pipelines (Python, OpenCV, TensorFlow), and drone systems. • Paraconsistent logic and weighted automata publications with international co-authorship. • I apply the same zero-mistake standard to every document that I applied to safety-critical embedded systems at DENSO. Languages: Portuguese (native) | English (IELTS 7.5) | Japanese (C2/business) | German (DSH certified) Available for freelance and contract translation, localization, and technical writing engagements globally.

Experience

  • Southern Cross Language Office (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Freelance Work
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      AI RELATED - Provides AI mobile app development and chatbot solutions (e.g. virtual secretary). - Specializes in AI integrations and data-related services. - Offers AI art services, including Midjourney artists. - Develops AI video and music video content. - Offers voice synthesis and AI audio services. - Specializes in AI content creation and editing. AUDIO/VIDEO RELATED - Voice-over and narration services: female and male voice-over options available.", - Voice-over services in several languages are offered. - Audio and streaming services, including podcast production. - Sound design and audiobook production provided. - Audio editing and ads production available. WRITING RELATED - Content writing services include articles, blog posts, and website content (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, etc). -Specialized writing services cover scriptwriting, speechwriting, and ghostwriting. - Editing services, translation, proofreading, and interpreting. - Book-related services include publishing, book ghostwriting.

    • Founder and Director
      Feb 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

      We offer the following services for our Language Department: * Translation * Proofreading * Interpretation * Language Courses on skype * Data Entry Services with Translation/Proofreading * i-secretary We offer the following for our IT Department: * Specification of software; * Software related to AI; * Embedded software using protocols (test, validation, etc) using C language; * Crytography of protocols.

  • College Lecturer at MICC - Mercury Information and Culture College
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Lecturer on subjects related to IT.

  • Freelance Translator at Latex International
    Aug 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

    Currently translating from English to Portuguese, Japanese to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Portuguese to Japanese. Topics covered up to present date include: fishing industry, fishing training, maintenance of fishing ships, navigation, maritime rescue, contracts, information technology, software manuals and related documents, advertisements about mangas (Japanese comic books) and Japanese subcultures.

  • Researcher and Developer at BTC Corporation (Japan)
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 · 3 mos

    Research and development of drone applications. The project involved GPS-denied drones. Basically, drones should fly inside factories where GPS signals are very difficult to receive or almost inexistent. We planned some flight missions for drones inside factories.

  • Software Engineer at BTC Corporation Co. Ltd.
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 · 3 mos

    Research about drones in general and focus on GPS denied environments. Research about drones performing in factories (GPS denied).