Profile and expertise
Marcin Kotowski – a qualified and experienced linguist and translator. Originally from Poland and a native polish speaker, I have been based in Cologne (Germany) since 2000. I started my translation career in 2005 and today I offer professional freelance translation services for clients based all over the world.
I have a Master’s degree in Politic Sciences, as well as completed additional studies in the field of Information Technology. Between 2012 and 2017 I have passed the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK Köln) examination for a certified IT specialist. Additionally I’ve acquired networking certificates from Microsoft and Cisco. My technical educational background as well as the affinity for IT technology allows me to specialize in technical translations.
I can work on materials including manuals, employee guidance, product descriptions, marketing materials and more, for sectors including:– IT (Hardware and Software)
– Machine engineering
– Finance, trading, blockchain
My bilingual background in German and Polish gives me a native speaker’s insight into the cultural and linguistic nuances of both languages. I have the knowledge, experience and passion needed to translate, edit and localize your content to perfection.
Skills Overview
IT Translations
90Technical and Engineering
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80Marketing & Copywriting
70HISTORY AS A TRANSLATOR
Taking advantage of Studio 2021's new, powerful features and enhancements:
With increasing number of clients using memoQ, I have added this software to my CAT-Tools. Thanks to its very intuitive Interface, many useful functions and wide compatibility with other CAT-Tools, it soon became my second best, if not even most used Computer Assisted Translations platform.
Expanded my IT-skills by successfully passing the examinations for major networking certificates: Microsoft Server and Cisco Routing and Switching. Focus on translation of IT-themed texts: Networking, Server, Cloud, new Technologies and Hardware
C2 Proficiency is the highest-level qualification in German language provided by the Goethe Institute.
Delivered a major project for the organization LAZ in Bonn. I have localized the website into polish, provided a full translation of banners and posters, flyers, catalogues, as well as many other projects in an ongoing cooperation.
