Oleksandr Bondarenko
CEO, Associate Professor
Translatel Ltd, Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University
Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
About me
Dr. Oleksandr Bondarenko is a CEO of Translatel Ltd and an associate professor at Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University. Holding a PhD in contrastive-historical and typological linguistics, he has authored numerous publications in translation and localisation. With 24 years of combined experience in the language industry and university lecturing, Oleksandr is a driving force in translator education. As the initiator of numerous national and international industry-academy initiatives, he actively shapes the future of translator training. Oleksandr's commitment to effective solutions for methodological problems is evident in his professional and social activities, reflecting his dedication to positive change in the translation and localisation field.
My organisation
Founded in 1998, Translatel has become one of Ukraine’s leading translation service providers. For over two decades, we have been delivering high-quality language solutions, including software localization, technical document translation, and a variety of linguistic services, to major international clients. Our work helps businesses expand their reach, products, and ideas across global markets. Translatel plays a key role in developing future translators through its Translation Summer School, internships, and engagement with students on industry trends, helping to shape the next generation of professionals.
Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University is an educational institution with a rich history and long-standing traditions, committed to training a new generation of professionals, ready to thrive in Ukraine’s integration into the global community and compete in the international job market.
Speaker sessions (1)
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
11:05 - 11:50
Online fair for newcomers to the industry - KEYNOTE 2: Top Skills to Thrive in the Modern Language Industry
- For newcomers
Join Dr. Oleksandr Bondarenko as he discusses the key skills for thriving in the language industry. Explore the interplay of hard and soft skills, tech and service competencies, and the roles of human translators vs. machine translation post-editors.