Rafael Pimpinato

Rafael Pimpinato is an experienced localization manager with a strong background in the gaming and technology sectors. Currently serving as Localization Manager at The Pokémon Company International since February 2019, Rafael previously held positions as Localization Editor III and Bilingual Product Specialist at Nintendo for a brief period in early 2019. Prior experience includes working as a Localization Specialist at Blueprint Technologies, where responsibilities included translating and localizing various marketing materials and customer-facing content. Rafael's career also includes significant tenure at IBM, where roles ranged from ELA Contract Manager Team Leader to various customer support positions across different regions, emphasizing order management and contract analysis. Educational qualifications comprise a Bachelor of Translation Studies from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho and further studies at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas.