Barth grew up immersed in native Filipino culture and fluent in Tagalog, English, Ilonggo, and Cebuano. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, he began his career as a Layout Artist, dedicating nearly seven years to a publishing company. To further develop his expertise, he transitioned to the role of Desktop Publishing Specialist/Typesetter in the localisation industry.

He was captivated by the power of language to bridge gaps and connect people, which fuels his passion for translation. At Ethnolink, he takes great pride in ensuring that ideas and messages are accurately conveyed, contributing meaningfully to global communication.