About Damian Scattergood

For over four decades, I have been the Managing Director of STAR Translation Services Dublin, a leading provider of professional localization and translation services for global clients across various industries and domains.

With a BA Management IMI degree and full P&L responsibility, I oversee all aspects of the business, including strategy and finance, sales and operations.

I have a strong background and passion for localization, globalization, and content management systems (CMS). I have successfully managed multiple projects and software development products, including Norton Commander for Windows for Symantec Corporation.

Entries by Damian Scattergood

Better English

Apostrophes and how to use them

by Damian Scattergood

Better English

Less vs Fewer, Amount vs Number

by Damian Scattergood

Translation

Why translate both Chinese for China and Chinese for Taiwan?

by Damian Scattergood

Better English

Unfriend: Word of the Year 2009

by Damian Scattergood

Translation

10 simple ways to reduce your translation costs

by Damian Scattergood

Translation

Introduction to Asian Translation

Delivering translated product to Asian countries for the first time can be a very exciting and challenging time for organizations. Getting it wrong can be a very costly exercise. This guide helps to introduce managers and developers to Asian translations and give an insight to making the process easier and more cost effective.

by Damian Scattergood

Business, Localization

Localization: Getting it right first time

Tips on getting localization right the first time round. This comprehensive post will guide you through the ins and outs of localization.

by Damian Scattergood

Translation

Audio Translation Guidelines

Tips for Audio Translation: Before starting a new project you should follow this guide. Choosing the Script’s Tone and Actor. Technical issues to plan for and how to get the most from your voice overs.

by Damian Scattergood

Business, Translation