Curriculum Vitae
David Andrew Segar MSc PhD MITI
Current Address:Grasmoor, 27 Wadsworth Park, Branthwaite, Workington, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA14 4SR.
Tel. and fax: + (0)1900 68626, E-mail: or
Date of birth:17.04.66
Work experience
Sep 1996 - presentFreelance translator (now trading as ‘Scantran Ltd’)
I undertake a wide variety of translation work for a large number of clients, translating from Norwegian, Danish and Swedish into English (my mother tongue). Examples of recent subjects covered include technical reports, engineering documents (e.g. tenders and orders), European Commission and EU reports and minutes, letters, financial audits, scientific reports, business documents, annual reports, marketing material, company profiles, web pages, etc. As a former professional geologist specialising in computer modelling, I am particularly well qualified to translate subject matters such as geology, the environment, general science/technology, IT and other related subjects.
I can produce translated text in a wide variety of formats including Word, Excel, WordPro and Freelance Graphics. I also use the Trados TM package, including TagEditor, when appropriate or required. Files can be sent by e-mail,CD or as hardcopy by fax or post. I aim to provide a service that is professional, confidential, accurate and reliable at all times. As I work full-time, I am able to take on urgent work at short notice.
May 1993 - Aug 1996Geological Survey of Norway, TrondheimSenior Geologist
I was involved in a wide variety of scientific work at the Geological Survey of Norway, including small-scale groundwater resource investigations for a number of local authorities. I was responsible for the implementation of such investigations in 3 local authority areas.
I also regularly carried out translation and editing work for the Geological Survey of Norway, working on reports for publication in both English and Norwegian. I also regularly worked with Danish and Swedish texts.
Jan 1989 - April 1993University of BirminghamResearch Associate
My duties at BirminghamUniversity involved the undertaking of a NERC research project on the effect of an open borehole on groundwater flows and chemistry involving both computer modelling and fieldwork. The work was written up as a PhD.
Oct - Dec 1988 University of BirminghamIndependent Consultant
The creation of a groundwater sampling network in the Coventry area for the Coventry Groundwater Investigation, a project designed to investigate groundwater pollution in the Coventry area by organic chemicals.
June - Sep 1987Parkman Group, Consulting Engineers, BristolEngineering Geologist
The management of various drilling and grouting operations designed to infill old coal workings under construction sites in the Bristol area, including the Avon Ring Road (Stage III).
Membership of professional organisations
I am a full member of the Institute of Translators & Interpreters and the North West Translators Network (UK).
Education:
1993 - 1995University of Trondheim (AVH), Trondheim, Norway
‘Norwegian for Foreigners’ Level 1Introductory (Grade 2.0)
Level 2Intermediate (Grade 2.0)
Level 3Advanced level 1 (Grade 2.0)
Level 4Advanced level 2 (Grade 1.5)
Note: Grades run from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (worst) in increments of 0.5.
Jan 1989 - Apr 1993Ph.D. Hydrogeology University of Birmingham
My PhD was taken from the work I carried out as a research associate at the University of Birmingham (see work experience section).
Oct 1987 - Sep 1988M.Sc. HydrogeologyUniversity of Birmingham
Sep 1984 - Jun 1987B.Sc. (Hons) Geology (Upper Second Class)University of Bristol
Sep 1977 - Jun 1984Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall
'O' level (1982): Geography(B), Maths(B), Chemistry(A), Physics(B),
English Lang.(B), French(B), History(B), Technical Drawing(B), English Lit.(B).
'AO' level (1983/4): Geology(B), General Studies(A)
'A' levels (1984): Geography(A), Maths(B), Chemistry(B)
LanguagesEnglish & Norwegian (written Danish & Swedish).
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