A long time ago in this not-so-far-away galaxy, as a padawan I was always fascinated by languages and tried very hard to understand the strange utterances of foreigners.I also dreamt of becoming an engineer and building engines, but languages ultimately won.Fast forward a few decades and I now help the Automotive, Engineering, Tech, Sports, and Marketing industries go global with technical translation/localisation from English, French and Spanish into European Portuguese.👶 How it startedI was born on 20 July 1973, on the same day as Haakon Magnus, Crown Prince of Norway.I completed an Undergraduate degree in Translation specialising in technical and technology subjects.One of my first assignments was translating a nature experiments book for kids.I learned a lot about localisation while working on Windows 98 and Office Suite 98 projects.I mastered pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric pumps and systems in a multilingual team.I established the first Trados CAT tool representation in Portugal.I played hard as a Translation Manager at Electronic Arts.I worked as a freelance translator for a few years and then opened my first boutique translation agency, serving premium brands.👨How it’s goingI founded a new boutique translation agency focusing on technical translation called itechwords.I work with some leading global brands.I’m responsible for the official subtitling of the Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest.I’m still open to conquering other exciting horizons…I can help you with:✔Translation/Localisation/Transcreation✔Interpretation (local or remote)✔Subtitling/Voiceover✔DTP⚠ Before hitting the Connect button:1️⃣ Send me a note with a meaningful invitation; 2️⃣ Tell me what your favourite ice cream flavour is;3️⃣ Embrace the reality that ice cream is better in winter.Why am I the best fit for your project?It is said that Portuguese people are very helpful, and I’m no different.Whenever possible and appropriate I share some tips to improve your communication.I like to work with respectful people who put their trust in my skills.Besides that, I ride and tinker with my vintage car and motorcycle in my free time.I’ve been a gamer since video games were released on cassette and I love practising and watching different types of sports.All this gives me unique insight into your content and helps me adapt it to your target audience.And every time the text calls for creativity, I’m ready to dive into transcreation mode.🧊Ice breakers:🌌Star Wars📺Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul🍦Ice cream⚽CF Os Belenenses🐈Cats