Now part of the BIG Language Solutions family, Protranslating was first established in 1973, when we began knocking on the doors of judges and attorneys while looking for our first interpreting work. Little did we know we were about to build one of the world’s most authentic and impactful language companies.
In February of 1974, Protranslating was officially launched by Founder Dr. Luis A. de la Vega and Maria Cristina in Miami, Florida as one of the first language companies in the city. Initially, we offered translating services in Spanish, English, and Creole, as well as interpreting services in French, German, and Portuguese with Luis as the interpreter. Fast forward to almost 50 years later, Protranslating is a major player in the language space, translating more than 150 million words per year, with the values that earned us our first engagement continuing to propel our growth.
From the start, our founder was obsessed with words — DNA he inherited from his great-grandfather who established Cuba’s first language school. In creating Protranslating, he surrounded himself with like-minded thinkers. Today, we are a vibrant, passionate community of 150+ in-house linguists working with a worldwide alliance of translators, proofreaders, interpreters, localization specialists, and editors to deliver excellence in translations and service. Our network is dedicated to meticulously ensuring the clarity and precision of every word onto which we put our name. We adapt, translate and interpret your messages into 200+ languages and across all media worldwide.
Humble and respectful
Collaborative team players
Make others around you better
Results oriented
Integrity and honesty
Reliable
Trustworthy
Create ‘wow’ moments
Never satisfied
Passionate
Hard-working
Sense of urgency
Innovative and creative
Solution-oriented
Grow or die
Shift happens
Dave Perlman is a results-driven global executive with 22+ years of experience across several industries, including Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Energy, Supply Chain, and Enterprise Software. He has held leadership roles at General Electric, Dell Technologies, Secureworks, Brambles Ltd, and Rubicon Technologies. He has a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives and helping achieve remarkable revenue and bottom-line growth.
Dave holds a BS degree in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin.
Johnny joined Protranslating in 2011 as a Project Coordinator in the Web Translation Department and from there expanded and grew into several roles across our organization ranging from client service, quality assurance, and operations. Throughout his experience he has been able to find solutions and support the different vertical needs of our enterprise global partners. Johnny’s expertise and passion in utilizing technology serves as a way to deliver strategic custom-solutions for our clients and partners. Today, he’s in the leadership team at BIG Language Solutions and supports strategic enterprise partnerships
Colin has been immersed in the language space for nearly 15 years, effectively forming relationships with customers, colleagues and partner vendors along the way. He takes pride in helping to oversee cohesive teams who collaborate effectively to meet business objectives. In addition to taking on his new role of SVP of Operations with BIG Language Solutions, Colin continues to serve as Protranslating’s Vice President of Operations, playing a key role in building the company’s operational infrastructure.
Colin holds a BA from Emory University and has gained diverse knowledge on all aspects of the language industry the only way you really can… through exposure and experience. His blend of open communication, industry knowledge and a “can-do” attitude help contribute to BIG Language Solutions’ expansion within the language solutions space.
Experienced Vice President with a proven 19-year history of working in the translation and localization industry. Skilled in Complex Multilingual Projects, Customer Service, Translations, Strategic Planning, and Foreign Languages.
With more than 15 years of experience in operations, quality assurance, and compliance, Agnes Piriou works to ensure the entire BIG Language organization is aligned with the guidelines and regulations of the global language services industry. She has been part of the Protranslating family since 2006 and involved in many different areas within the company. In her current role, she oversees implementing and maintaining certifications as well as creating and optimizing processes and procedures.
Agnes has gained international business experience throughout her career. When paired with her specialized skillset, it allows her to efficiently keep the BIG Language family of companies in good standing. She studied in France earning Professional Studies Certificate in Accounting and Administration at Lycee Japy in Lyon. Agnes also attended Ecole Internationale Tunon in Geneva earning a Baccalaureate +1 in Administration and Tourism.
Luis has been a leader in the language space for 20 years overseeing strategic direction and growth for several highly successful language service providers. He serves as COO of BIG Language Solutions and BIG IP. As president of Protranslating, he directs its vision for driving efficiency, building a long-term sustainable business, and satisfying the personal and professional goals of the company’s stakeholders.
He has navigated the dramatic shift within the language industry over the past two decades and led his companies to adopt new technologies and business processes recognized as industry best practices. Luis holds a BSBA in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and an MBA from the University of Miami.
Our family of companies includes BIG IP, ISI Language Solutions, Protranslating, Language Link, DWL, and Lawlinguists, bringing over 160 years of combined expertise with offices in 29 locations worldwide. Through our portfolio, we customize and deliver language services in more than 300 languages and dialects.