The Greek translator you need
I have been working as a language professional since 2008. I hold a Bachelor’s in Translation and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics. My ground values inform my high aspirations, while my ever-evolving interests expand my horizons in all directions.
Introduction
My name is Epameinondas Soufleros (Epa or Nondas, for short). I was born in in the town of Atalanti, Greece. This is where I grew up and received my primary and secondary education. This is also where I live and work nowadays.
“Glossotechnema” (“Glosso” for short) is an unofficial name for my business as an independent language professional, which I set up in 2011.
Education
In , I graduated from the Ionian University, Corfu, with a degree in Translation. As part of my undergraduate studies, I spent a semester abroad as a visiting student at the University of Manchester.
In , I was awarded a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Athens.
Work experience
In , I started working as a freelance translator and translation reviser/editor. My commitment to high quality and my motivation to exceed expectations are among the main reasons why more and more clients place their trust on me.
From to I worked as a research assistant at the Research Centre for Language Teaching, Testing and Assessment (RCeL) of the University of Athens.
From to I worked as a Customer Documentation Specialist at Nokia Networks.
From to I worked as a Translation Project Manager at ACM Translations.
At present, I work as a freelancer for companies offering language services and as a vendor for businesses of any size, in any of the industries I am familiar with.
Career goals
My current career goals are the following:
- Participate in large translation/localisation projects that require human attention and care.
- Expand into writing services, such as UX writing and Web authoring.
- Contribute to the creation of better Greek terminology in my fields of expertise.
Values
In my personal and professional life, I strive to abide by a code of ethics; to behave according to a set of values which I appreciate. Here are the most important ones: integrity, honesty, excellence, conscientiousness, diligence, dignity, empathy.
For a richer account of the beliefs, values and principles which affect my work, please have a look at what I believe in.
Interests
My main interest for many years has be programming, especially on the Microsoft desktop and Web stacks: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server. I am also familiar with HTML, CSS, Markdown, JavaScript and Go, all of which I have used to make the present version of this website, which is based on the Hugo static site framework.
More recently, I have developed a keen interest in nutrition, cooking, gardening and physical exercise. All of these combined promote a healthy lifestyle and are a prime excuse for me to keep off the computer screen and keyboard as much as I can.