English to Dutch Translator

Do you need an English to Dutch translator? Meet the translator behind BlacKKite Translations.

Dutch translator Erwin van Wouw

I am Erwin van Wouw (1973), a native Dutch speaker born and raised in the Netherlands. My wife, children, cat, and I live in the city of Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Before I entered the translation industry, I went through a vocational school of electrical engineering and worked as a qualified printer, webmaster, and system administrator.

I have been working as a qualified English to Dutch translator and Dutch proofreader for over 17 years to help companies accurately translate their English technical documentation into natural flowing Dutch.

The following case study showcases how I approach and tackle commonly occurring translation issues.

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Service and Added Value Dutch Translator

I listen carefully to your needs and, in case of doubt, I will not hesitate to ask for clarification. I am responsive, have a high sense of ownership and respect agreements and deadlines.

In 2015, I was admitted to the ProZ Certified PRO Network, which is a network of professional translators who have proven that they meet or exceed professional standards as outlined in the EN 15038 standard for translation quality and translation competence.

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Professional Development of Translator

As an avid learner, I am constantly looking to further enlarge my specialist expertise with carefully chosen ongoing training in various areas.

Industry specific
 
Authoring/editing
 
Translation
 
Translation tools
 
Marketing
 

My technical specialty areas include industrial manufacturing, sustainable technology, printing equipment, consumer electronics, and IT. I have recently completed courses on topics such as:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) and GPTs
  • Blockchain and distributed ledgers
  • Ambient computing
  • Regular expressions and wildcard characters
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Summarized Translator CV

  • English to Dutch freelance translator since 2007
  • Technology-oriented translator since 2012
  • 4+ years experience as an English to Dutch subtitler

Experience in Other Industries:

  • Network administrator (2 years)
  • The printing industry (9 years)
  • Instrument maker (1 year)
  • Electrical engineer (<1 year)

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Education and Training

  • Bachelor's degree in English <> Dutch translation
  • Secondary vocational training in electrical engineering
  • Primary vocational training in electrical engineering

Translator Certificates:

  • ProZ Certified PRO English to Dutch translator
  • Certified memoQ translator
  • Certified English and Dutch SNEVT translator

Other Certificates:

  • Certified web offset printer