General
- Born in 1968 in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany
- 1987 Graduation from High School (Abitur) at Descartes-Gymnasium (German Grammar School) in Neuburg, Germany
University Education
- 1988 to 1990: Studies in Pharmacy at the University of Regensburg, Germany (4 semesters)
- From 1990: French and Italian Studies at Faculty 23 at the University of Mainz in Germersheim (FASK), Germany
- From 1991: English Studies at Faculty 23 in Germersheim, Germany
Examinations
- Examination in Complimentary Subject: Technology at University of Mainz in Germersheim (FASK), Germany, summer semester 1993, passed with sehr gut (equivalent to UK 1st Class Degree)
- German University Diploma in French and Italian, summer semester 1996, passed with sehr gut (equivalent to UK 1st Class Degree)
- German University Diploma in English, summer semester 1997, passed with Auszeichnung (equivalent to UK 1st Class Degree with Highest Honours, summa cum laude)
Post-Graduate Training
- Post-Graduate Training Course in Software Localisation and Technical Translation at Alpnet GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany (November 1997 to May 1999)
- In-house Translator at Alpnet Germany (now belongs to SDL) until May 2002
- Currently free-lance translator specialising in Software Localisation, Technical Translation and Tourism
Additional Qualifications
Solid knowledge of Norwegian with emphasis on Bokmål (both independent study and in taught courses beginning in January 1995)