Consultant for Linguistic Services Industry:
Review/Implementation of Linguistic Technologies, Business Processes, Quality Assurance Systems, and Process-management Technologies.

Nearly 20 years in the translation and localization industry and vast experience in translation-related technologies and Quality assurance systems. Experience in the north american market ranging from small to very large scale organizations.

Strong focus on solution building, technologies, processes and quality assurance. Combining the advantages of People, Processes and Technologies to create solid solutions for your organization.

Consulting services in the areas of

“Rolf is an expert on translation quality systems. While working with me, he set up an excellent team and system for global 24/7 delivery of high-speed, high-quality translation for a very important multi-million dollar client. We were all very fortunate to have Rolf heading up creation of that service delivery system.” July 3, 2009
Adam Wooten , General Manager (US) , Elanex, Inc.

“Rolf is the absolute king of process. His analytical style and approach to getting things done is by far one of the most efficient I’ve come across. Knowledgeable and kind – Rolf is a contact to keep close!” July 11, 2008
Bryan Montpetit , President , LinguaCounsel

“Rolf is a trustworthy, hardworking and focused individual. He has helped develop a strong team and collaborative environment. It has been a pleasure working with Rolf in many past IT projects. Rolf is an asset to any company.” June 11, 2008
Eric Teoh , IT Consultant , IT4ce Inc

“Rolf is a dedicated localization expert, who is extremely well-versed in all localization aspects, including process, technology and how to get the best out of people. He is dedicated to his clients, team members and company. I highly recommend him!” December 11, 2008
Thomas Edwards , Director of Major Accounts , Elanex

“Rolf ist ein sehr engagierter, stets mit tollen Innovationen aufwartender und zuverlässiger Kollege. Seine grundsolide Einstellung und vorausschauende Art macht ihn zu einem vorbildlichen “Leader”. Hätten wir mehr solche Manager, dann gäbe es keine Weltwirtschaftskrise!” July 16, 2009
Petra Bamberg-Gemünd , Owner , conform communications

“As busy as he is, Rolf has generously given time and energy to students in my classes at Université de Montréal as a guest speaker. He brings a wealth of experience to class, delivers solid information and knows how to listen to students’ concerns. In addition, Rolf and I have participated in many industry conferences over the years. I have always been impressed by his depth of knowledge of the industry, complex production processes, and the relevant technology. Rolf possesses a particular sensitivity to the needs of human resources and is a principled leader.” July 15, 2009
Nancy Locke , Independent consultant , Text & Images

Tra-loc Inc.

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309-1870 rue de Chambly
Saint-Bruno, QC, JV 5W2
Canada
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Tel. +1.514.975.0389
email info@tra-loc.com

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Open Job Postings for some of my clients:

Technology:

• Web Application Developer - apply to info@avantpage.com

Web Application Developer

Our expanding translation business requires that we add a Web Application Developer to our staff that exemplifies the quality attributes of our company and our client services. You will be the primary developer of our online tools, the cornerstone of our production, sales, marketing and customer service strategies. The Web Developer will be responsible for delivering efficient and robust solutions in a timely manner, will be responsible for leading Internet and Intranet related projects, and will perform as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for our web projects.

The Web Application Developer will be responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as develop new technologies.

The ideal candidate must display excellent written and oral skills with demonstrated interpersonal and organization abilities. A candidate for this position must be able to work in a varied, fast paced environment. Flexibility and tolerance is a necessity. The Web Developer’s role will be to coordinate with the operations team on planning, maintenance, and accessibility of Web site content in a way that ensures the consistency of all AP brands via the website’s look and feel. Understanding of a variety of web development languages is required. Experience in working with various departments to maximize operations, customer service, sales and marketing via the web is strongly desired.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Web Application Developer you will report to the Director of Operations and drive our web development efforts. Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.  

• Administering and maintaining web based applications.
• Maintain Internet and Intranet sites.
• Establish robust architecture for future Web infrastructure growth.
• Provide technical expertise to guide future system development.
• Develop Web applications through packaged and customized applications
• Develop DB-driven Web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing
• Drive established standards for development within Avantpage (development environment, security, tools, languages)
• Under the direction of Marketing, ensuring our website and web based communications are optimized for Search Engines
• internal system/data integration
• Business-to-business (B2B) system interoperation
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2 years production web development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of hand-coded HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript development.
• Experience with PHP development.
• Must possess superior skills in SQL.
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Experience with web content management systems, open source development and cloud based environments.

Key Performance Measures:

• Successful delivery of assigned application development tasks and projects.
• Excellent customer service experiences by internal and external customers.
• Effective training and support of user communities with Web technologies and tools.
• Effective coordination of project v. task needs v. operational requirements with teammates and the organization.
• Positive contributions to the organization beyond the scope of normal responsibilities.

General Skills and Abilities

• Broad working knowledge of information technology
• High energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Team player and willing to teach and to learn
• Able to operate in a remote environment with little direct supervision
• Attention to detail, completing multiple or repetitive tasks
• Commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions
• Ability to work independently

• Great sense of humor