Thomas V.

Human English↔︎German translation, localization, post-editing, and content for technology and marketing. Backed by 25+ years in engineering and operations management. Every translation is independently proofread by a second linguist. I bring an engineer’s understanding of how things work, a manager’s sense of priorities, and a linguist’s attention to meaning. From technical specifications and software interfaces to websites and Google Ads, I shape language around your subject, audience, and business goals. LANGUAGE WITH TECHNICAL SUBSTANCE A requirement must preserve its conditions. A product description must distinguish a capability from a promise. An instruction must make the next step clear. My translation process also serves as a review of your source text. When I spot errors, contradictions, inconsistent terminology, or conflicting specifications, I flag them and provide actionable feedback at no extra charge—helping you improve the original as well as the translation. SERVICES ✽ POST-EDITING AND TECHNICAL REVIEW Machine translation post-editing (MTPE), bilingual revision, and review of AI-generated content. I check for mistranslations, omissions, unsupported claims, inconsistent terminology, and shifts in meaning. We agree on the scope and supporting reference materials upfront. ✽ LOCALIZATION AND DIGITAL MARKETING Websites, landing pages, advertising materials, social media content, Google Ads, and e-commerce listings adapted to your target audience, buyer personas, brand voice, and campaign goals. I account for search intent, platform conventions, character limits, and calls to action. Software and SaaS localization includes interfaces and customer-facing content, with consistent terminology across the product and its marketing. ✽ HUMAN TRANSLATION AND PROOFREADING: GERMAN ↔ ENGLISH Technical documents, specifications, manuals, business proposals, presentations, product descriptions, and marketing materials are translated personally by me from your source text. +++ EVERY TRANSLATION IS INDEPENDENTLY PROOFREAD BY A SECOND TRANSLATOR. THIS FOUR-EYES PRINCIPLE IS STANDARD and at no extra cost: a second linguist checks accuracy, consistency, and readability before delivery. +++ ✽ TECHNICAL AND MARKETING CONTENT Articles, product and solution explanations, website copy, social media posts, and advertising copy developed from your brief, documentation, and subject-matter input. I connect technical substance with the questions that matter to your audience—from how a solution works to why it deserves their consideration. ✽ CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LANGUAGE QUALITY Terminology management, glossaries, style guides, editorial coordination, and consistency across documents, product families, and release cycles. I make language decisions explicit so your team can apply them reliably as content evolves. LANGUAGE THAT FITS ITS AUDIENCE Engineers evaluating specifications, executives assessing solutions, and customers using products need different explanations. I adapt terminology, structure, tone, and detail accordingly. This includes plain-language adaptations, inclusive and gender-sensitive German, and regional conventions for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, guided by your brief and house style. SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTISE Industrial technology: Mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, IoT, production engineering, and additive manufacturing / 3D printing. Digital products and infrastructure: IT/ICT, software and SaaS, telecommunications, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Operations and quality: Supply chain, logistics, procurement, quality assurance and management, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile/Scrum, and process documentation, including BPMN. Additional fields: Electronics, medical technology, e-mobility, renewable energy, and smart grids. EXPERIENCE AND WORKFLOW I hold an M.A. and a BEng (Hons), with 25+ years of practical engineering and operational management experience. My professional memberships include VDI, tekom, and DVÜD. Expect clear questions, practical recommendations, agreed deadlines, and progress updates. NDAs are available on request. Tools: OmegaT, Poedit, Lokalise, Webflow, Phrase, and others. Formats: DOCX, XLSX, ODF, RTF, PDF, Markdown, HTML, XML, YAML, JSON, PO/POT, BPMN, and more. My pitch deck includes a short professional biography. I include it with proposals and share it on request. DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE PROJEKTE Technische Übersetzung, Lokalisierung, Post-Editing, technisches Lektorat und Content-Erstellung. Einfache Sprache und gendergerechte Formulierungen nach Zielgruppe und Briefing. Send me a representative sample, your intended audience, and your deadline. I’ll recommend a scope that fits your material and priorities.