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English to Finnish

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Jaakko Heikkila
MA degree and a technical mindset

Finland
Local time: 18:25 EET (GMT+2)

Native in: Finnish Native in Finnish
Willingness to Work Again info
3 Positive entries

User message
Professional technical translations using the latest tools (Trados/SDLX) - flexible and considerate.
Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling
Expertise
Specializes in:
Automotive / Cars & TrucksIT (Information Technology)
Mechanics / Mech EngineeringComputers (general)
Electronics / Elect EngComputers: Hardware
Computers: SoftwareComputers: Systems, Networks
Marketing / Market Research

Preferred currency EUR
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 39, Questions answered: 13, Questions asked: 1
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Glossaries IT, Tech
Translation education Master's degree - University of Joensuu
Experience Years of translation experience: 6. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2006. Became a member: Apr 2006.
Credentials Finnish to English (Finland: University of Joensuu, verified)
English to Finnish (Finland: University of Joensuu, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Helium, LocStudio, MemoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Audio and imaging SW, XML/HTML/PHP editors, Passolo, SDL TRADOS, SDLX, Wordfast
Website http://www.metadata.fi
CV/Resume English (PDF)
Professional practices Jaakko Heikkila endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.0).
About me
Native Finnish translator specialising in technical documentation, especially in areas of software, ICT, consumer and industrial electronics, industrial machinery and automobiles.

Accomplishments include:
Ongoing large-scale automotive projects for renowned automakers (owner's manuals, service manuals, internal documentation)
Manuals for installation, use and service of industrial machinery and devices (motors, pumps, NC machines for turning and milling, welding/cutting)
Software projects (large-scale VoIP, DTP, CRM and ERP applications, embedded systems)
Complete series of training material on the electronics manufacturing process
Technical documentation in various areas of ICT
User manuals for consumer electronics (home entertainment, GPS, portable devices etc.)
Marketing material (websites, documents, interactive multimedia)

Participation in translation projects during university training (2000 through 2005); full-time professional translator since January 2006. Approved technical freelancer for many European agencies and prominent agencies in Finland. Member of The Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters.

Recent projects:
Automotive projects for major car manufacturers: service manuals and user manuals (ongoing - 280,000+ words)
Website translation for premium auto manufacturer
User manual translation of home audio equipment
Marketing translation for manufacturer of boat navigation systems
Part descriptions for large Japanese manufacturer (ongoing)
Documentation of CNC lathes and machining centers (ongoing - 700,000+ words)
Dictation system manuals (ongoing - 70,000+ words)
Marketing material and internal documentation for a major Japanese car manufacturer (ongoing - 100,000+ words)

CAT tools supported:
Latest versions of MemoQ, Trados (Studio 2009 and 8.3.0.863 supported), Wordfast (Pro and Classic) and SDLX. Proficient user of Trados, SDLX, MultiTerm and TagEditor. Trained in Across, Helium and LocStudio. Willingness to work with clients' own translation software, if necessary.

Voiceovers:
Voiceovers by native male and/or female speaker. Accurate and clear intonation. Voiceovers are completed using professional studio-level audio recording equipment (DAW equipped with M-Audio Fast Track Pro audio interface and condenser studio microphone). Quiet recording environment with micscreen and pop shield.

Please request for further information via e-mail or telephone.
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 39
(All PRO level)


Top languages (PRO)
English to Finnish35
Finnish to English4
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering36
Medical3
Top specific fields (PRO)
Energy / Power Generation10
Other8
Automotive / Cars & Trucks8
Engineering: Industrial4
Computers: Software4
Medical (general)3
Engineering (general)2

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Keywords: english to finnish technical documentation, Finnish technical translations, technology, electronics, automotive, vehicle, IT, computer, pc, industrial, networks, jaakko heikkilä kääntäjä


Profile last updated
Jan 18



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