About
Keith Baddeley
Your go-to partner for innovation and
high-tech translations into English
I help Digital Tech and IT Solutions companies introduce their products to English-speaking audiences and communicate the benefits of these products to their customers through content. By helping you spread the word about your technology in English, I help you increase your customer base and sales.
Before pursuing my passion for translation, I worked for 25 years as an IT director for high-tech multinationals and consultancies. This means that I know your tech business and am the best partner for your English translation needs.
How I add value to your innovation and high-tech business
- No need to spend time explaining technical concepts to me: I’m already up to speed or can quickly grasp complex technical explanations of your products.
- As an avid technology user, I have the latest innovations in computer-aided translation to increase speed, accuracy and quality.
- I fully understand the context of your business and your pressures, issues and challenges. When you need to get a text out now, I’m here to help.
I’m serious about your success in the innovation and high-tech sector
Innovation and high tech is completely changing how people live their lives, use computer-based tools, and manage their finances. I understand that you are trying to make your customers’ lives better and easier, and I take pride in helping you do that with my translations.
My enthusiastic, hard-working and practical nature means that I throw myself into your texts to ensure each one serves its purpose to improve your business.
I have a reputation for reliability, and clients come to me because I keep a cool head under the pressure of extremely complex texts or tight deadlines.
My clients like that I’m an independent and logical thinker who applies an analytical approach to my work. This means I ask the right questions to always use the right term and achieve the right tone.
When you work with me, you also get:
- A reliable service: No stress when it comes to quality documents delivered on time.
- Impeccable work and attention to detail: Relief that your audience will get the message you want them to get.
- Relevant editing suggestions: Satisfaction that your translated texts communicate effectively to your target audience.
What my clients say
Over the years that I have worked with Keith for various translations at Xeridia, he has always displayed impeccable professionalism. He does not limit himself to providing only the translation: he also adds value by explaining any doubts that arise and researching very technical and complex issues so that his work is perfect. He is a real professional.
Keith and I work together regularly on translations and proofreading from French to English in technical fields. Keith delivers accurate translations. He also has an excellent ability to take on board my feedback and apply it to align his texts even more closely with the end client’s expectations. I especially like the way we work together: professionalism, excellent communication and good humour make for a smooth, enjoyable collaboration. Thank you, Keith!
Although we often work alone, translators are not alone. I’ve really enjoyed working with Keith. It is clear that he knows the technology sector very well, and that not only shows in his translations, but also in the way he managed the project we shared, which made life easier for both me and his client. I look forward to working on more projects with Keith in the future and would definitely recommend him for translations from Spanish and French into English in the digital technology field.
Excellent responsiveness and professionalism, Keith makes every effort to please his clients. As for the translations, they are always very faithful to the original text. We are very happy with the service and the translations.
Marketing Manager at an IT Solutions company
Keith helped us with a recent RFP analysis for a new client. His attention to detail and the quality of work was, as usual, impeccable. The work was completed ahead of schedule and went far beyond the basic correction of grammar and spelling, offering advice on the tone of the text for the intended audience and suggestions relevant to the subject matter. I have no doubt we will be using Keith again in the future.
I asked Keith to translate my website from French to English. Keith carried out his work in a meticulous and very professional way that far exceeded my expectations. He kept my target audience in mind and conducted keyword research to optimise my website’s SEO. As a result, my website quickly ranked high in Google’s search results. I still use Keith regularly to translate my blog posts, and the work delivered is always of the same high quality.
Over the past few years I have depended on Keith’s mastery of language and sharp eye for expression, style and grammar when delivering high-quality translated texts to my customers on a range of topics, most importantly architecture and travel industry. Keith’s attention to detail and vast knowledge and interest in various fields of expertise is second to none, and one seldom comes across anyone who genuinely cares so much about your text and message and ultimately your end-customer. Therefore, I recommend him unreservedly for any business-critical and demanding projects.
Keith completed the translation for me within a very satisfactory timescale, kept me informed of every detail of the process, and completely fulfilled his commitments. I wholeheartedly recommend Keith as a translator. I will definitely be using his services again in the future.
Mª Elvira Barrios Espinosa, Ph.D.https://www.uma.esUniversity of Malaga
Keith’s work is of high quality, both in terms of his approach and his choice of words. He always remained loyal to the meaning of the original text, yet was able to adapt it superbly to English. He undertook his work with full commitment and responsibility. He always met his deadlines and was eager to help other members of the team. I would not hesitate in recommending Keith’s services and it would of course be a pleasure to work with him again.
Fernando López del PradoEditor Last Night I Had A Dream Global Magazinehttps://anochetuveunsueno.com – Anoche Tuve Un Sueno
It is always a pleasure to work with Keith. He is very professional and helpful and his translations are always of high quality. I definitely recommend him and I look forward to work together with him on many more projects.
My credentials
- MA (Distinction) Technical and Specialised Translation, University of Westminster, London, UK
- BA (First-class Honours) Modern Language Studies with French and Spanish, Open University, UK
- IT director with worldwide experience in IT infrastructure and ERP systems for manufacturing, distribution, finance and accounting
- Chartered Institute of Linguists – Financial Translation seminar (London)
- eCPD Webinars – Translating for the IT Industry (online)
- Technical Services Consultant – Maple Computing (2012 to 2014)
- Head of Technical Support – International Financial Data Services (2011 to 2012)
- IT Director, Global Data Centre Operations – Bausch + Lomb (2009 to 2010)
- European Systems Manager – Bausch + Lomb (2002 to 2009)
- Systems Support Team Leader – Bausch + Lomb (2000 to 2002)
- Senior Consultant – ECsoft United Kingdom (1999 to 2000)
- Senior Technical Analyst – Virgin Retail (1998 to 1999)
- Infrastructure Project Leader – Buena Vista Home Entertainment (1996 to 1998)
- Senior Technical Consultant – Midas-Kapiti International (1994 to 1996)
- Technical Systems Analyst – Waste Management International Services (1993 to 1994)
- Hardware & Technical Planning Analyst – HFC Bank (1991 to 1993)
- Technical Support Specialist – The Mortgage Corporation (1990 to 1991)
- Operations Supervisor – The Mortgage Corporation (1989 to 1990)
- Computer Operator – The Mortgage Corporation (1988 to 1989)
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