Working languages:
English to Slovak
Rado Otcenas
20+ Years of Securing Outcomes

Slovakia
Local time: 23:20 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: Slovak 
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20+ Years of Precision: Securing outcomes for global leaders through high-stakes technical, legal, and communication
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, MT post-editing
Expertise
Specializes in:
Business/Commerce (general)Computers: Software
Automotive / Cars & TrucksIT (Information Technology)
Electronics / Elect EngTelecom(munications)
Furniture / Household AppliancesAgriculture
Engineering (general)Engineering: Industrial

Rates
General rate: 0.06 EUR per word / 20 EUR per hour

Rates per language pair:
English to Slovak - Rates: 0.06 - 0.06 EUR per word / 20 - 20 EUR per hour
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 7, Questions answered: 3, Questions asked: 11
Blue Board entries made by this user  15 entries

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Skrill
Glossaries Automotive, Business, EU
Translation education Other - SLS Bratislava
Experience Years of experience: 22. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2002.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft 365, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio, XTM

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Bio

A veteran English-to-Slovak linguistic expert with a B.S. in Business Administration and over 20 years of experience managing complex, high-volume localization projects for the world’s most recognizable brands. Specializing in the "Irreplaceable Human Edge"—providing the technical precision, cultural nuance, and regulatory compliance necessary for high-stakes content where machine translation poses a financial or legal risk.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & TRACK RECORD

Senior Freelance Translator & Consultant | 2004 – Present

Delivered over 6,000,000 words across critical technical and business sectors.


Automotive & Industrial Engineering (1,000,000+ Words)

  • E-Mobility: Currently supporting the shift to electromobility with technical manuals and diagnostic software localization.

  • Heavy Machinery: Long-term partner for AGCO (Balers, Combines), John Deere (Motors), and CAT (Heavy Machinery).

  • Service & Safety: Expert in service manuals and operation procedures for KIA, Nissan, Suzuki, Lexus, Ford, and Honda.



Electronics & Consumer Technology (1,000,000+ Words)

  • Enterprise Solutions: High-volume localization of user interfaces and hardware manuals for HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Sony.

  • Imaging & Optics: Technical documentation specialist for Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic.

  • Telecommunications: Supporting the infrastructure and consumer-facing content for Siemens and Orange.


Software, Web & Digital Transformation (1,000,000+ Words)

  • UI/UX Localization: Localizing high-traffic platforms including YouTube Help Files, Microsoft Office Online Help, and Oracle/SAP educational materials.

  • E-Commerce & Marketing: Transcreation of marketing campaigns for Daikin, Weber, and HP, ensuring cultural resonance for the Slovak market.


Regulatory, EU & Business (700,000+ Words)

  • Compliance: Translation of European Best Practice Guidelines and environmental reports.

  • Corporate Strategy: High-level translation of Annual Reports, HR policies, and economic analytical papers for the Ministry of Finance of the SR and global firms like IBM.


THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE

  • Expert MT Post-Editing (MTPE): Providing the cognitive oversight required to transform raw AI output into publishable, technically accurate documentation.

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Apr 2



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