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Working languages:
English to Russian

Oleg Shirokov
High quality, 18 yrs in technical transl

Moscow, Moskva
Local time: 12:34 MSK (GMT+4)

Native in: Russian Native in Russian

User message
Native Russian speaker, Master's Degree in Computer Science, 8 years experience in software development, 18 + years of experience in technical translation and software localization
Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Computers (general)Petroleum Eng/Sci
Marketing / Market ResearchGames / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
Computers: HardwareTelecom(munications)
IT (Information Technology)Electronics / Elect Eng
Computers: Systems, NetworksComputers: Software

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 12, Questions answered: 25, Questions asked: 1656
Payment method accepted Visa
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Department of Foreign Trade of Russian Federation
Experience Years of translation experience: 18. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2005. Became a member: Dec 2007.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Russian (Department of Foreign Trade of Russian Federation)
English to Russian (Moscow Technical University, Moscow, Russia)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Catalyst, DejaVu, Helium, Idiom, Indesign, Logoport, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Framemaker, Adobe Illustrator, FineReader, FrameMaker, HTML, Lingvo 12.0, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Helium, Other localization tools, PageMaker, Photoshop, Publisher, SDL TRADOS 2006, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX, STAR Transit, Wordfast
2007 - Level 1 Certification
CV/Resume CV available upon request Please e-mail me: oleg.shirokov@gmail.com
Professional practices Oleg Shirokov endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.0).
About me
SUMMARY

Hello! Thank you for visiting my web-page. I am a professional translator, doing over 550,000 words annually. I've been working as English-Russian translator for 18 years. Native Russian speaker. I live in Moscow, Russia. I localized web pages, translated various operation manuals and instructions, technical and marketing materials as well as books. Software localization is my main area of specialization since 1993. I have Master’s Degree in Computer Science and 8 years of experience in software development. That is why I have a deep insight into computer and network technologies and respective terminology. So I guarantee high quality and accuracy of translations concerning software/hardware/networks. I translated many user manuals and instructions, online Help, GUI and so on, which I localized fully or partly for end customers that develop industry leading software and produce world-class hardware (please see LIST OF LARGE TRANSLATION PROJECTS). I always check the completed translation using my check method, which includes: spell-check, proofreading (2 times), making corrections and emendations, secondary spell-check, tag checking (if there are tags in the text) and checking for double spaces. This procedure enables to execute quality assurance (QA) testing effectively. I can outsource an external expert for review because I have good relations with colleagues from Moscow State University, Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages and several large Russian translation agencies. Due to my high throughput (2,500 words/day and more) I can translate large projects. Moreover for very large translation projects I can engage several reliable colleagues. I am available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week via Internet (high-speed ADSL access, 100 Mbit/s) or by mobile phone. During my working hours (8:00 - 20:00 CET) I reply to all e-mail messages within 15-20 minutes. I can work at evenings, weekends and holidays without additional charge. I am always available via Skype (my Skype name: oleg3313171).

MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• IT (software localization, business intelligence, E-commerce applications, ERP, CRM, hardware, web-design, security software, data storage systems)
• Telecommunications (converged networks, mobile access, satellite/fiber optic/cable networks)
• Technical areas (machine building, industrial equipment, oil and gas, mechanics, home appliances, audio and video equipment, electrical engineering, electronics)
• Marketing (presentations, press releases, white papers and other types of marketing materials)
• Computer games
• Education and e-Learning (informatization programs, tutorials and learning materials)

SOFTWARE USED

• OFFICE: MS Office 2003
• CAT: SDL Trados, Deja Vu, SDLX, Logoport, Alchemy Catalyst, Microsoft Helium, Passolo Translator 7.0, Wordfast, Idiom, ForeignDesk ITE
• DTP: Page Maker, FrameMaker
• GRAPHICS: Photoshop 8.0, Adobe Illustrator
• OTHER: Adobe Acrobat Pro 9.0, AUTOCAD, InDesign, FineReader 8.0 Pro, TeamViewer, The Bat!, WinRAR, many electronic dictionaries (Lingvo 12, etc.), Total Commander

Actually I can handle any type of file.
I am able to learn any new software.

HARDWARE

• Pentium 4: 2.7 GHz Intel CPU/1.00 GB RAM/80 GB HDD
• Printer - HP LaserJet 1018
• Scanner – CanoScan LiDE 60
• 24/7/365 ADSL Internet access (100 Mbit/s)

THROUGHPUT AND VOLUME

Average daily throughput is 2,500 words.

For software localization projects:
Average volume of translated words per year is:
• UI (User Interface) – 185,000 words/year
• Online Help – 225,000 words/year
• User manuals – 90,000 words/year

RATES

Competitive and negotiable (depends on volume, complexity of texts and translation memories/terminology databases provided, etc.). I can tailor my services, so we can agree on a price!

TRANSLATED BOOKS

• Ann Navarro, XHTML By Example, Que Corp., 2001 (336 pages, basics of XHTML )
• Todd Staffer, Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Creative Web Pages, Que Publishing, 2002 (445 pages, basics of web-design)
• Kelly Goto, Emily Cotler, Web Redesign 2.0 Workflow That Works, New Riders, 2005 (290 pages, about web site redesign technology)

LIST OF LARGE TRANSLATION PROJECTS (from 2006 to 2011)

• Localization of Microsoft Visio Documentation (Help files, Manual, New Features, Readme), (December 2011, 29,964 words)
• Localization of Barix web-site (October, 2011, 35,746 words)
• Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Air Conditioner (Installation Guide, September 2011, 16,562 words)
• Epson Printer Server (Help files) (August, 2011, 26,347 words)
• Localization of Adobe Photoshop Elements (UI strings) (July, 2011, 23,982 words)
• Streamline NX Software for RICOH Printers (UI strings) (June, 2011, 7,483 words)
• Pixela VideoBrowser/Network Utility 2012 for CANON Camcoder (User Manual) (May, 2011, 15,833 words)
• Jasper Wireless Drop 3.43 (Help files, UI strings) (August, 2010, 7,354 words)
• Nvidia 3D Vision FAQ. Nvidia web-site document. (July, 2010, 3,739 words)
• Grundfos CIM 200 and CIU 200. Modbus RTU for Grunfos pumps (Professional profile and user manual) (June, 2010, 18,600 words)
• NCR SelfServ (software strings) (April – May, 2010, 15,200 words)
• Translation of UNSPSC Codes (March, 2010, 27,300 words)
• Hitachi Soft StarBoard Software 9.15 (February, 2010, 4,180 words)
• Reading Bakery Systems Cooker manual (February, 2010, 3,600 words)
• Doosan Excavators Shop Manuals (Models: SX-250, 300, 400, 470 and DX-250, 300, 400, 470 ) (January, 2010, 55,540 words)
• Review of NWL DSP PowerPlus Series Product manual (September - October, 2009, 20,254 words)
• Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7 Camcoder (Manual) (May, 2009, 15 680 words)
• Samsung 19" LCD Monitor (Manual) (April, 2009, 19,600 words)
• Review/Editing of HP Quality Center 9.2 (User Guide, Installation Guide,
Tutorial, Business Process Testing Tutorial, Documentation Library and
Readme) — long-term localization project (August - September, 2008,
120,000 words) — the Web-based test management tool, developed by
Hewlett-Packard
• Localization of AutoCAD 2008 (June, 2008, 7,600 words)
• Translation of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
version 1.2 and related documents (October- November, 2008, 85,600
words)
• Altiris — (July – September, 2007, 110,000 words) – asset management
software that combines the asset repository and the configuration
management database
• Cognos 8 BI — large localization project (May – July, 2007, 120,000
words) – software that provides BI capabilities on service-oriented
architecture
• Articles on Microsoft SQL Server for MSDN Magazine (Microsoft online
magazine for software developers) (January - May, 2007), 150,000 words
• Microsoft Office 2007 — long-term localization project (January – June
2006), 240,000 words. I localized Online Help for SharePoint Server (server
program for creating SharePoint sites that support specific content
publishing and management) and Online Help for Publisher (application for
creating and printing of professional-looking publications such as banners,
posters, business cards, etc.)
• Localization of Microsoft Exchange Server (2007, 65,000 words)
• Localization of HP Fraud Management System (2007, 75,000 words)
• Translation of manuals and localization of cell phone software (Sony
Ericsson, Siemens, Nokia, Samsung) (2006 – 2007)
• Oracle Database 11 g (2007, product collaterals)
• Microsoft marketing articles (2006 -2007)
• BT MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) network (2007, marketing
article)
• Nortel solutions (2007, White papers and News Releases)
• Fluke Networks network testers and analyzers (2007, press releases and
technical documentation)
• Localization of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 (2007, 60, 000 words)
• HP hardware (manuals)
• Localization of SAP solutions (ECC 6.0, GTS 7.0, CCM 2.0) for PROMT
Company (220,000 words)
• Dell Power Vault NX 1950 Systems (technical documentation)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (manual, 180,000 words)
• Volvo Penta TAMD63L/P и TAMD74A marine diesel engine (operator's
manual)
• Cisco Systems routers (manuals)
• Sun Microsystems servers (technical documentation and marketing texts)

I completed many other small-to-medium sized technical translation projects.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to get additional information about my experience please do not hesitate to contact me.

oleg.shirokov@gmail.com
URL: www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/oleg/shirokov
+7 903-532-3019 (mobile)
+7 495 331-3171 (home)
Skype: oleg3313171


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