Translation process

My approach to translation is pretty straightforward: it should be accurate, on time and – last but not least – idiomatic.

Delivering natural, fluent translations is a must to me. As opposed to most people, I strive to be invisible – readers should not suspect the text was translated. Paradoxical as it may sound, the best compliment I can receive is to know my hard work went unnoticed: all you should see is a well-written text in the target language.

Background

Having a B.A. in Translation and Interpreting and over 13 years' experience plays a crucial role in seamlessly translating a text. I can confidently say I have mastered several translation techniques that many would take for granted – and it shows.

Terminology

All this is done while maintaining technical accuracy and ensuring extensive research will be performed: with a host of reliable terminology sources (industry-proven dictionaries and glossaries), you can rest assured the right term will be used in the right context.

CAT Tools

To streamline the whole process, I also work with most major CAT tools, including SDL Studio, MemoQ, Memsource, XTM, Smartling, Wordfast, Wordbee, and others.

Clients & Deadlines

I can assure deadlines will always be met, as I have translated for a number of demanding Fortune Global 500 companies, such as AIG, Alcoa, Amazon, Apple, Black&Decker, Colgate, Dolby, DuPont, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Netflix, Nissan, Otis, Thomson Reuters, Shell, Siemens, Sony, Symantec, ThyssenKrupp, Uber, Volkswagen, and Yahoo.

Test translations

Feel free to contact me for any potential projects; it will not be a shot in the dark – I am always available to take any tests that may be required.

More info

For more information on my professional background, please refer to my résumé.

Amauri Murai