 Member since Jun '07
Working languages: German to English |
|  Languageman
On a mission to save the word
Derbyshire, United Kingdom Local time: 21:32 GMT (GMT+0)
Native in: English  | |
Freelancer,  Verified member | | Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization | | Specializes in: | | Automation & Robotics | Automotive / Cars & Trucks | | Computers (general) | Computers: Hardware | | Computers: Software | Electronics / Elect Eng | | Energy / Power Generation | Engineering (general) | | IT (Information Technology) |
| Also works in: | | Computers: Systems, Networks | Environment & Ecology | | Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino | Geography | | Internet, e-Commerce | Music | | Nuclear Eng/Sci | Paper / Paper Manufacturing | | Physics | Sports / Fitness / Recreation | | Transport / Transportation / Shipping | Engineering: Industrial | | Construction / Civil Engineering | Business/Commerce (general) | | General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | Manufacturing | | Marketing / Market Research | Mechanics / Mech Engineering | | Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts) | Science (general) | | Telecom(munications) | Tourism & Travel | | Aerospace / Aviation / Space | Astronomy & Space | | Wine / Oenology / Viticulture |
More Less | German to English - Rates: 0.07 - 0.09 GBP per word / 20 - 25 GBP per hour
| | Questions answered: 322, Questions asked: 0 Easy / 288 PRO, PRO-level points: 532 | | Years of translation experience: 4. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2005. Became a member: Jun 2007. | | N/A | German to English (The University of Leeds: MEng)
| | Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK | | Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OmegaT, Alchemy Publisher, Mac OS-X, Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Microsoft Office, Will acquire other CAT tools etc. as required, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX, Wordfast | | Detailed CV will be submitted upon request | | Languageman endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines. | | About me
On a mission to save the word
Stephen Powley
Experienced MEng Qualified Engineer with Proven Translation Expertise
• Fluent German speaker with technical translation experience (engineering documents, market research questionnaires, software manuals and user interfaces).
• International experience with direct contact to corporate partners and the public, using written and spoken German for project-critical discussions and documentation.
• Excellent English language skills supported by technical writing/proofreading experience and published magazine articles.
• Up-to-date specialist language knowledge and established professional and personal connections in Germany and Austria.
• MEng (Distinction) Electronic and Computer Engineering, with a year studying at Üniversität Dortmund, Germany.
• Advanced computer user with over 5 years commercial software development experience in the automotive industry.
• Expert MS Office user and C-programmer, conversant with HTML and web design.
• Experienced in problem solving using creative and structured techniques.
E-mail
Help me please, Languageman!
Services
Translation, Interpreting, Technical Writing, Proofreading
Examples of Recent Work
75,000+ words, ongoing: supplier specifications for a major German automotive manufacturer.
35,000 words: various data sheets for a major paint manufacturer.
17,000 word invitation to tender, with supporting technical documents, for supply of axle mount components to a major German automotive supplier.
10,000 word technical report on finite element analysis for a leading energy supplier, plus six
days working as an on site translator and interpreter in Germany (approx. 6,000 words written).
9,000 word invitation to tender for supply of a robotic car painting installation for a major German automotive supplier.
8,000 word website translation for a major European waste management services provider
7,000 word website translation for a major Austrian wind energy provider.
Computer Systems and Software
Apple Mac (0SX Panther/X11) and PC (Win2000/WinXP) running MS Office, SDL Trados 2006/Trados 7, Wordfast, Open Office. Video and photo editing software. Will consider use of other software as required. |
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Profile last updated
Oct 29 |
