About Us

Why Bongo?

We’re not the only translation service in the world … but for sheer client service, we think we’re one of a kind. Our mission is to deliver exactly what is right for you, your brand, your goals and your budget. Every industry, every client is entirely different, and we collaborate with you to provide the best possible solution for your business – expertly delivered by the brightest minds in the industry.

What makes Bongo different

World-class quality

Our best-in-class methodology is honed from years of experience working with large corporations. Every project is treated with precision, ensuring a high-quality and low-risk translation, every time.

Client service excellence

We forge strong relationships with our clients and use our knowledge, capability and responsiveness to protect your brand and ensure the maximum return for your translation investment.

Blue chip background

Bongo was built by project management and investment professionals, not translators. Our background is your background, and we use our significant corporate expertise to design best practices that meet the commercial needs of large global companies.

Better every day

We are continuously innovating through technology and process development. As a client, you benefit in terms of cost-savings, delivery speed and quality which gets better every day.

Superior volume flow

We stand out in this industry for our ability to deliver time-critical projects quickly, within hours if needed. Working across all time zones, we can comfortably keep pace with your speed and volume needs.

Meet the team

Andrey Shirnin

CEO
Andrey Shirnin has a wealth of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, having worked as a top manager in various roles. His expertise extends to successfully managing several large projects of resort development. With a deep understanding of the industry, Andrey brings invaluable insights and leadership to his role in the company.

Alena Shirnina

Director, Operations
Alena Shirnina’s background includes extensive project management experience in commercial real estate. Her expertise also extends to corporate relations in the banking sector. With a proven track record in delivering successful projects and fostering strong business relationships, Alena brings valuable skills and knowledge to her role at the company.

Yulia Matvienko

Account Management
Julia Matvienko brings a wealth of experience in the banking and insurance sectors, having held managerial positions in renowned institutions. Her expertise lies in establishing and nurturing relationships with decision-makers. She has also played a crucial role in designing and executing marketing programs and conducting partner training.

Kristina Shkabarova

Account Management
Kristina Shkabarova possesses extensive knowledge and experience in various fields of business administration. Throughout her professional journey, Kristina has excelled in sales, managing a diverse portfolio of client accounts. Her ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with both clients and the sales department has been instrumental in her success.

Anastasia Gribova

Project Management
Anastasia Gribova brings expertise in localization and Project Management, having worked on projects in Life Science and with leading medical equipment producers.

Valeria Kristel

Project Management
Valeria Kristel, with an academic background in Linguistics, has a successful career as a Project Manager, handling large translation projects in the Oil and Gas and Energy sectors.

Dina Gimadieva

Project Management
Dina Gimadieva, with extensive Project Management experience, holds an academic background in Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. Prior to joining Bongo Translation, she worked in a research laboratory and collaborated with Life Science companies, contributing to scientific articles.

Tatiana Kolodyazhnaya

Quality Control
Tatiana Kolodyazhnaya, with an academic background in Linguistics and Intercultural Communication, is an experienced proofreader. Her portfolio includes translation and localisation projects in the Oil & Gas, Engineering, and Automotive Sectors.

Olesia Fonova

Quality Control
Olesya Fonova, with an academic background in Foreign Languages and Modern Literature, has extensive experience in a large chemical enterprise, focusing on production, technological processes, chemistry, chemical substances, and production equipment

Diana Magomedova

Quality Control
Diana Magomedova, with an academic background in Foreign Languages, is responsible for Quality Control. She has worked with renowned translation companies, specializing in Life Science, Patents…