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A native Russian speaker with a meticulous approach to the translation process. Extensive experience of technical, scientific and business texts.
About me
My first project as a paid translator was tackling Richard Koch’s international best-seller on productivity The 80/20 Principle. In the 14 years since then I’ve translated everything from tender documents to technical user manuals. I’ve done work for a range of multinational clients, including Alcatel, Siemens, Microsoft and Volvo, and built a range of linguistic and project management skills in the process.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me about your project. I’d be happy to take the time to discuss it with you.
What I can offer you
My methodical approach and consistent output means I can guarantee you precise work that will always be delivered on time.
I deal equally well with the accuracy demanded by technical texts and the more subtle messaging of marketing materials. And I’m able to deal with a wide range of document formats, from heavily tagged source code files to CAD drawings. You can be confident that your files will still be fully functional when you get them back from me.
I can translate between 2,000 and 4,000 source words per day.
My services include:
English to Russian translation
Editing and proofreading
Translation of technical drawings and diagrams
Terminology extraction and glossary preparation
Compliance checks and translation quality reviews
To ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficient delivery I use the latest computer assisted translation (CAT) tools. Fuzzy matching and reps discounts may apply to CAT-based projects.
My specialties
Working as a translator on The World Encyclopaedia gave me experience of translating an exceptionally broad range of topics, from religion and history to science and philosophy. However, my specialist experience covers:
Technology, engineering and construction
End-clients have included Emerson (Ovation™ Control System), Siemens (Teleperm XP DCS), Aspen Tech, Danfoss, Autodesk, PTC
Specifications and scopes of work
Tender documents and contracts
IT, software and computer games
End-clients have included Microsoft, NetApp, VMware, Commvault, Acronis, EA Games
Product user guides and help systems
User interfaces for software and systems
Marketing copy
Geology, oil and gas
End-clients have included Tengizchevroil
Specifications, data sheets and diagrams for equipment
Scientific articles
Technical studies and models
Telecommunications
End-clients have included Alcatel, Avaya
User manuals for telecoms systems
Automotive and heavy machinery
End-clients have included Caterpillar, Volvo, SEAT
Operation and maintenance manuals
Previous work experience
1999 – present
Freelance translator
2007 – 2011
Translations project manager at International Translations and Informatics Ltd, Moscow. Managed translation projects of up to 1 million words, taking responsibility for quality and delivery.
2001 – 2004
Freelance translator for translation projects for the oil and gas industry (Tengiz and Sakhalin) for Language Interface Inc. Completed more than 100 pieces of work 3000 – 5000 words each.
2001
Book translator for Potpourri Publishing House, Minsk, Belarus. Translated two books: The 80/20 Principle and Beautiful Brows.
1999 – 2000
Freelance translator on The World Encyclopaedia for Sovremenny Literator publishing house, Minsk, Belarus.
1997
Full-time volunteer translator, New Era Publications’ Translations Unit EU, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Qualifications
1999-2004 BSc (eq.) Physical and Economic Geography, Byelorussian State University
2012 Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation - intensive professional course in legal, financial and business translation.
Contact me to discuss your project
Tell me what you need and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with an estimated cost and turn-around time for your project.
Email: kashkan [at] gmx.net
Phone: +7 916 965 7969
Skype: Dmitrii.Kashkan
Referees
If you’d like to verify the quality of my work, you can contact one the following referees:
Andrius Katilius, Translation Manager Inter Technical Translations andrius [at] intertransl.com +7 812 325 7270
Alexander Slepak, Director International Translation and Informatics Alexander.Slepak [at] iti.ru +7 495 921 0255
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