Languages Russian: Native

English: Professional level
German: Professional level

Main translation areas*

  • Health, safety and environment,
  • Pharmaceutical products,
  • Industrial manufacturing,
  • Resource Mining (incl. Oil and Gas)

Education:

  • 1997-2002: Russia, St. Petersburg State University , Philological Faculty, Department of German Philology
  • 01.10.1999-30.09.2001: Germany, guest student at University of Bremen
    Major: German studies / Electives: International economic relations
  • Various professional training courses (computers/IT, translation and interpretation, technical, etc.)

Experience:

  • 16.12.2009 – Present time: Full time freelance translator,
  • 01.01.2010 – Present time: Trainer at St. Petersburg School of Conference Interpreting and Translation, Herzen University (designed a course on CAT tools and technologies for translators),
  • 10.11.1998 – 15.12.2009: Part time freelance translator/interpreter
  • 01.09.2009 – 15.12.2009: Plus Translation Company , lead project manager, translator, reviewer/proofreader,
  • 17.12.2003 – 31.08.2009: PROMT Company , SAP Localization Project Manager, SAP Lead Translator, SAP Localization Project Power User,
  • 01.07.2002-19.08.2003: Representation of German Association of Public Universities in the Russian Federation , translator/interpreter in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning fields,
  • 14.06.1993-03.07.1997: Karina Ltd., Russia, translator/interpreter,
  • 02.12.1990-0606.1993: Vektor Ltd., Russia, translator/interpreter.

PC skills/Software:

Advanced user of Windows, MS Office and other common software. Various translation memory and terminology software (CAT tools): SDL Studio, memoQ, Across, Passolo etc.; DTP (mainly InDesign).

Some testimonials:

  •  Synergium : A reliable partner, prompt in communication, friendly, good as a specialist of his subject and also as a linguist. We will certainly work with you again!
  • Kickwords Limited : I was amazed by Andrey’s responsiveness, professionalism and accuracy. Assisted us on an urgent job (technical) and delivered as per deadline. We strongly recommend using his services.
  • Mutscheller High-Tech Translation : Highly professional – Top-quality results, punctual and reliable service, and very friendly. A pleasure to work with!
  • Gogolin & Co. KG : Always helpful, highly flexible, excellent technical knowledge and very pleasant personal contact. Looking forward to cooperating with you on future projects.