Working languages:
English to Chinese
Chinese to English

Z-Kong
Technical Translator/PhD

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 19:48 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: Chinese 
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, Training
Expertise
Specializes in:
Medical (general)Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)Metallurgy / Casting
Computers: SoftwareCertificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Telecom(munications)Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright
Computers: Systems, NetworksIT (Information Technology)

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 172, Questions answered: 91, Questions asked: 5
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3
Experience Years of experience: 11. Registered at ProZ.com: Nov 2013.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English (TOEFL, verified)
Memberships ATA
Software memoQ, Microsoft Office Pro, Trados Studio
Website http://zk-translation.weebly.com/translation-service.html
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Z-Kong endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.1).
Bio
UK based freelance translator in the English-Chinese language pair.

Technical background (PhD with 3 journal/conference publications).

More than 15 years of education and working experiences in UK.

Qualifications
  • BSc in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (University of Science and Technology, Beijing)
  • PhD in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (University of Surrey, UK)
  • Years of experience in technology sectors (Telecom/IT); was promoted twice during my employments

Translation experiences:


EN->CH:
  • Software menus and relevant marketing materials (~50,000 words)
  • Business correspondence (~3000 words)
  • Subtitling for Mental Health (I am interested in mental health subjects) (~1hr)
  • Subtitle translation for TV documentaries or films (~4 hr)
CH->EN:
  • Telecom - test specifications & instructions (~70,000 char)
  • Patent - computer system (~7380 char)
  • Patent - mechanics (~2000 char)
  • Law - employment contract (~3000 char)
  • Law - service-level agreement (~4500 char)
  • Scientific research articles – meteorology; algorithm in electronics engineering; telecom; oil & gas prospecting; material science; electric motor; gems appraisal techniques; (~32,600 char)
  • Medical - Clinical trial related documents (~5500 char)
  • Art exhibitions (~3000 char)

What makes my service different:

Specialized: having been educated in materials science and worked in Telecom / Information Technology for years, I now provide a specialized translation service.

Scope: a wide range of subjects including but not limited to: telecom, IT, mechanical and civil engineering, patent, materials science, localization, medical (clinical trials related).

Meet your deadline: always endeavour to meet your schedules.

Build win-win relationship with clients: I offer competitive rates and quality translation, so that a win-win situation will be achieved.
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Total pts earned: 172
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Top languages (PRO)
English to Chinese117
Chinese to English55
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering63
Marketing33
Medical32
Bus/Financial29
Other8
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Top specific fields (PRO)
IT (Information Technology)44
Medical (general)32
Marketing / Market Research24
Finance (general)14
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion14
Computers: Hardware8
Automotive / Cars & Trucks6
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Profile last updated
Dec 11, 2015



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