My name is Tomoko Knapman, and I am a freelance translator living in Australia.
Originally from Yokohama in Japan, I have been living with my family in a scenic country town on the far South Coast of New South Wales for six years.
With over four years of experience in the translation industry, I specialize in patents, IT, and medical devices. Transitioning into translation was a natural progression from my previous career as a systems engineer, where I worked on developing and maintaining banking and credit card authentication systems. During my ten years in this field, my role increasingly involved translating IT manuals between English and Japanese.
My experience in the IT industry has given me strong expertise in technical English, particularly in IT and manufacturing. Additionally, living in an English-speaking country has refined my ability to not only convey the original meaning accurately but also incorporate cultural nuances to produce natural and readable translations.
Leveraging my expertise and experience, I am dedicated to providing high-quality translation services that support my clients’ global success.