Ihar Bahdanau
San Jose
Summary
Experienced linguist with an extensive background in the study and analysis of language structures, syntax, and semantics combined with a significant technical expertise. Proficient in multiple languages and dialects, with a keen understanding of linguistic diversity and cultural nuances.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cryptologic Linguist
California National Guard
02.2009 - Current
- Translated, transcribed and produced final summaries from various sources of printed traffic and written communications.
- Streamlined translation processes for more efficient mission support, utilizing a variety of software tools.
- Conducted simultaneous interpretation.
- Improved team performance by providing timely feedback and guidance to junior linguists.
- Processed, exploited, analyzed, and disseminated signal intelligence information.
DevOps Engineer
Securly
03.2017 - Current
- Utilized Linux administration and AWS to perform auto-scaling, load balancing launching, and replicating clusters across various geographies with AWS Services such as EC2, Lambda, Code-Deploy, etc
- Used ELK stack and Splunk for debugging and t-shooting
- Ensured IP/TCP/SSL/HTTP(S) Load balancing and auto-scaling
- Monitored and participated in DevOps triage of incidents.
- Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
Network Engineer
Wiline Networks
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
- Resolved voice/data outages in a large ISP network environment with over 2000 routers and switches.
- Led network redesign projects (OSPF area separation) by drafting MOPs, making network diagrams, and supervising technicians on-site during maintenance.
- Performed network maintenance including hardware and software upgrades and node redesign.
Linguist/Translator
National Ground Intelligence Center
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided timely and accurate translation from Russian and Ukrainian into English
- Read, analyzed, and drafted communications regarding designated regional issues.
- Reviewed work of other linguists for accuracy of content and quality of written expression.
Network Support Engineer
Netgear/CSS Corp
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Maintained & supported Netgear routers and switches for customers and partners.
- Developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, increasing efficiency within the team.
- Identified, reproduced, documented, and reported network bugs.
- Worked with engineering to diagnose and resolve critical escalated issues.
- Provided extensive support on ReadyNAS(Linux-based enterprise network storage devices).
Linguist/localization specialist
JTI Globalization Inc
08.2005 - 07.2013
- Provided Russian-English and French-English translations.
- Manipulated and adjusted HTML code in Adobe Dreamweaver.
- Synchronized video and voiceover.
- Assisted with QA and globalization engineering work
- QA/Maintenance of sites to ensure all translations, offers, landing pages, tiles, and copies are current.
Education
MBA -
Old Dominion University
Virginia, USA06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - French
Old Dominion University
Virginia, USA05.2008
Associate of Arts - French
Minsk State Linguistic University
Minsk, BY05.2003
Skills
- Technical Translation
- Simultaneous Interpretation
- Strong analytical skills
- Machine translation evaluation
- Language assessment abilities
- Language technology expertise
Certification
DLPT(Defense Language Proficiency Test): Russian 4/4, French 3/3, Ukrainian 3/3
Security+
Network+
PenTest+
CySA+
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Securly
03.2017 - Current
Linguist/Translator
National Ground Intelligence Center
09.2015 - 08.2016
Network Engineer
Wiline Networks
08.2014 - 03.2017
Network Support Engineer
Netgear/CSS Corp
12.2013 - 08.2014
Cryptologic Linguist
California National Guard
02.2009 - Current
Linguist/localization specialist
JTI Globalization Inc
08.2005 - 07.2013
MBA -
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts - French
Old Dominion University
Associate of Arts - French
Minsk State Linguistic University
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