John TAGNE

Description Intensive hands-on program focused on Data Engineering, cloud data infrastructure and modern data stack implementation. Developed practical experience designing and building production-ready data pipelines and data platforms using industry-standard tools and cloud technologies. Key topics and technologies: - Linux environment, terminal usage and Bash scripting - Python for Data Engineering (automation, OOP, data processing) - Advanced SQL for analytics (joins, aggregations, window functions) - Data transformation with Pandas and DuckDB - Software engineering practices with Git and collaborative workflows - API development with FastAPI and backend data services - Interactive data applications with Streamlit - Code quality, testing and CI workflows (linting, formatting, unit testing) - Distributed data processing with Apache Spark - Workflow orchestration with Apache Airflow (DAGs, scheduling, automation) - Cloud Data Engineering on GCP - Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Storage (GCS), BigQuery, Pub/Sub (streaming data), Cloud Functions, Cloud) - Design and implementation of batch and streaming data pipelines The program emphasizes real-world data workflows, scalable architectures and cloud-native data engineering practices, preparing participants to design, deploy and operate modern data platforms.

For nearly a decade, I've led complex multilingual projects for many LSPs and international organizations, managing teams of up to 15 linguists across 4 continents and diverse time zones. My expertise spans technical translation (English/German into French), AI-driven workflows, and Project management - delivering 500+ projects with 95%+ client satisfaction and 98% on-time delivery rates. Key Achievements: Digital Transformation: Spearheaded migrations from MS Word and STAR Transit to SDL Trados and MemoQ and from MS Excel to MS Project, Plunet and MemoQ Server, cutting costs by 25% and reducing delivery times by 40% through automation. Implemented shared Ressource Management Systems that improved consistency by 35%. AI & Automation: Pioneered neural MT integration and post-editing workflows, boosting productivity by 30% and training 50+ linguists on new tools. Developed custom quality assurance frameworks that reduced post-editing cycles by 20%. Strategic Leadership: Managed €150k+ budgets, optimized resource allocation, and scaled operations for 3 LSPs, growing client portfolios by 30%. Implemented predictive analytics for resource forecasting, reducing idle time by 18%. Quality & Efficiency: Implemented NPS scoring and KPIs, reducing rework by 25% and improving satisfaction from 73% to 95% through Agile retrospectives. Developed custom dashboards in Plunet to track 20+ project metrics in real-time. Stakeholder Alignment: Bridged gaps between clients, linguists, and IT teams, ensuring 100% on-time delivery for 80% of projects (€70k-€150k scope). Facilitated 50+ cross-functional workshops to align on project requirements and quality standards as well as new CAT Tools and Technologies. Technical Expertise: Led implementation of Plunet Business Manager, reducing project setup time by 45%. Developed custom workflows in MemoQ Cloud Server and SDL Trados Groupshare that improved team collaboration across 4 continents.

Licence 2: Introduction to Linguistics and Translation Studies

Licence 1: Spoken English Licence 2: English to French Translation

C.P.W. CONSULTANTS PHILIPPE WILLEMETZ - Project Management Replying quick and efficiently to requests by clients or salesperson Managing translation budgets while meeting deadlines and satisfying clients Ensuring best quality and providing clients with necessary information and practical data on the projects Giving constant feedbacks to clients and in-house staff on the projects Helping with Tools-related issues and providing dynamic solutions to staff - Translation staff Management Handling the schedules of in-house and freelance translators Permanent contact with translators during the project Updating the translators database Developing and keeping sustainable contact with translators - Linguistic resources Management Creating and updating TMs, Termbases and other references Helping colleagues solving CAT Tools-related problems

Translation Translating small pieces of Marketing and Advertisement texts DE>FR Proofreading Proofreading texts DE/EN>FR from in-house and freelance translators, in order to find and correct any linguistic errors before delivery Project management Assist in analysing files, doing quotes, assigning jobs, doing POs, delivering projects in the whole and archiving them at the very end