About the translator
Tatjana Heckmann is a professional German translator with a master degree from the Institute for Translation and Interpreting at the University of Heidelberg, which was founded back in 1929 and was the first of its kind in Europe. As a sworn translator, appointed and accredited by the Local Court of Hannover (Lower Saxony), she is authorized to certify all her translations for official use
English & Italian to German
A master degree in English and Italian not only taught her the theoretical principles of linguistics but also gave her in-depth subject expertise in technical and legal matters. She has been working as a technical translator for 25 years and have been able to continuously expand her language and specialist knowledge during this time. Both in everyday life as a translator and in the form of consistent further training.
She regularly attends seminars and workshops held by the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators to consistently enhance her expertise. Her focus is on the areas of mechanical and plant engineering. In addition, she reads technical books in her working languages to keep up to date with current developments.
Master Degree
University of Heidelberg
Language and culture
Mastery of the working languages and knowledge of the cultural, specific characteristics of a country are part of the tools of the trade of all good translators. Only a 360° view for a country and its people, its language and culture, as well as an unwavering interest in the current developments of the countries in which the working languages are spoken, make it possible to understand the context and to translate the source text correctly.
Communication in context
Language and culture are always closely linked: Only if you understand the cultural context can you translate a text flawlessly. Tatjana Heckmann lived and worked abroad for almost 10 years, including Vienna, Rome and San Francisco. The knowledge and skills acquired in those years are invaluable and are refreshed during regular stays abroad. Of course, this knowledge is incorporated into her translations for you.
German trade association
She is a full member of the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators. A BDÜ membership stands for high quality and professionalism.
As a customer, you can be sure that you are working with a professional translator who has not only undergone a rigorous admission process, but is also bound by the current version of the Professional Code of Conduct.
Finally, BDÜ members must meet strict admission criteria and agree to abide by the professional and honorary rules.
Networking and fellow translators
In addition, Tatjana Heckmann often works with colleagues whom she has known personally for years and whose quality and reliability she can guarantee for.
This gives her the possibility to handle bigger projects and translation assignments where a native speaker is irreplaceable.
About 7,500 colleagues organized in the BDÜ are qualified fellow translators to team with when needed.
Current expertise: Technology and language
Webinars
- Electronic signatures in legal contexts
- Machine translation
- SEO Keyword Research
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Understanding technology – Translating Technology
Mechanical Engineering Part I - IV - GDPR: Data deletion is mandatory
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Regex – regular expressions
Part I – IV - Terminology: A holistic approach
- Data protection for functionaries
- Google Search Console
- www - knowledge and tools for web presences
- Contracts and GTC Part 2: Specific contractual clauses
- Contracts and GTC Part 1: Contracts in general
Seminars
- ChatGPT in focus, 2024
- 14th Schmerlenbach Days 2023 – Internetworking
- 13th Schmerlenbach Days 2022 – Fit for Future
- Women and Finance 2022
- 12th Schmerlenbach Days 2019 – Bootcamp for translators
- All-rounder text corpora
- SDL Trados Studio 2019 for advanced users
- SDL Trados Studio 2019
- Machine tools and manufacturing technology
- Translate Better 2018 – Workshop English / German