Charlie Bavington

French to English Freelance Translator - I.T. specialist

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Brief Introduction

I have been a freelance translator since 2003, initially working in France (Paris), then subsequently in Barnet, North London.

I have been a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists since 2009.

Prior to 2003, I worked in IT for fifteen years as an analyst-programmer, which gives me an invaluable practical insight into how IT documentation is written and used.

Read more on my background here (includes option to download my CV).

Translation service

Most translators specialise, usually in field(s) relating to their life before becoming a translator (be wary of translators who claim to personally handle any subject whatsoever). Given my background, IT-related materials of all kinds (specifications, guides, SLAs, ITIL processes, etc.) were my first area of expertise. Over recent years, I have expanded that experience (in part on the basis of my degree) into translating materials on:
- general business and financial documents, including commercial contracts
- material relating to environmental services (waste treatment brochures, tender bids, etc.).

(There is a fuller list of typical subjects here.)

I will always need to see the material before a price and the other arrangements are finalised (see also Prices here). This avoids unpleasant surprises, for you as well as for me.

While I personally only deal with assigmments from French into English, I can arrange translations into other pairs, although this may take a couple of days to organise, in addition to the actual translation time.

Similarly, I also offer services other than straightforward translation - see Services here.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or for more information about any aspect of your project not covered by the links on the menu to the left.



Historical note: If you're here wondering what happened to my old style homepage, it's here