Available for Work

Tim Goossens

Senior English → Dutch Translator
Dutch Language Lead for global SaaS and technology companies

Thomas Scott
Thomas Scott
Thomas Scott

Professional Profile

Senior English → Dutch translator and Dutch Language Lead with extensive experience in SaaS, tech and B2B localization projects. I have worked on large-scale, high-volume translation and localization programs for global brands.

My work focuses on consistency, clarity and usability, supported by style guides, glossaries and robust QA workflows. I am comfortable handling complex, fast-paced projects where quality, deadlines and scalability matter.

Based in Eksel, Limburg, Belgium

Worked With

Work Experience

Extensive experience in English → Dutch translation and localization, with a strong focus on SaaS, technology and large-scale multilingual projects.

Founder

Tigo Translations

Self-employed

Dec 2025 - Present

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

At Tigo Translations, I provide premium English → Dutch TEP and localization services for SaaS, tech, and digital products. My work focuses on clear, natural, and brand-consistent Dutch content across web, apps, and UI/UX. I support clients with translation, editing and proofreading, MTPE, linguistic QA, terminology management, and style guides, delivering reliable and scalable localization solutions.

Founder

Tigo Translations

Self-employed

Dec 2025 - Present

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

At Tigo Translations, I provide premium English → Dutch TEP and localization services for SaaS, tech, and digital products. My work focuses on clear, natural, and brand-consistent Dutch content across web, apps, and UI/UX. I support clients with translation, editing and proofreading, MTPE, linguistic QA, terminology management, and style guides, delivering reliable and scalable localization solutions.

Dutch Language Lead

Translated

Freelance

Dec 2022 - Present

Roma, Italy

As Dutch Language Lead, I am responsible for ensuring high-quality English → Dutch localization across multiple large-scale projects. My work includes translation, editing, linguistic QA, and maintaining brand voice consistency for global clients, such as: Starlink (SpaceX), Nike, Airbnb, Uber, Logitech, Dropbox, Asana.

Dutch Language Lead

Translated

Freelance

Dec 2022 - Present

Roma, Italy

As Dutch Language Lead, I am responsible for ensuring high-quality English → Dutch localization across multiple large-scale projects. My work includes translation, editing, linguistic QA, and maintaining brand voice consistency for global clients, such as: Starlink (SpaceX), Nike, Airbnb, Uber, Logitech, Dropbox, Asana.

Dutch Language Lead

LocalizationGuy, LLC

Freelance

April 2019 - Present

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

As Dutch Language Lead at LocalizationGuy, I am responsible for delivering high-quality English → Dutch translation and localization for large technical and e-commerce workflows. My work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and terminology precision across complex product data and customer-facing content.

Dutch Language Lead

LocalizationGuy, LLC

Freelance

April 2019 - Present

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

As Dutch Language Lead at LocalizationGuy, I am responsible for delivering high-quality English → Dutch translation and localization for large technical and e-commerce workflows. My work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and terminology precision across complex product data and customer-facing content.

Dutch Language Lead

iMachinary

Freelance

Jul 2013 - Mar 2019

Orlando, Florida, USA

At iMachinary, I worked on English → Dutch localization for Asana, one of the leading global SaaS project management platforms. I initially joined as a translator and later progressed to the Dutch Language Lead role, taking on broader responsibilities in quality management and linguistic consistency.

Dutch Language Lead

iMachinary

Freelance

Jul 2013 - Mar 2019

Orlando, Florida, USA

At iMachinary, I worked on English → Dutch localization for Asana, one of the leading global SaaS project management platforms. I initially joined as a translator and later progressed to the Dutch Language Lead role, taking on broader responsibilities in quality management and linguistic consistency.

Education

Academic background supporting a strong analytical approach to language, consistency and structured localization workflows.

PXL Hasselt

Bachelor

English

2009 - 2012

PXL Hasselt

Bachelor

English

2009 - 2012

PXL Hasselt

Bachelor

IT

2006 - 2009

PXL Hasselt

Bachelor

IT

2006 - 2009

Professional Skills

Core competencies focused on English → Dutch translation, localization quality, and large-scale SaaS and tech projects

Translation & Localization

English → Dutch Translation

Editing & Proofreading (TEP)

Localization (SaaS & Tech)

UI / UX Localization

MTPE

Linguistic QA (LQA)

Terminology Management

Style Guide Creation

Brand & Tone Consistency

High-volume Translation Projects

Workflow & Collaboration

CAT Tools (memoQ, Phrase, etc.)

Working with Style Guides & Glossaries

Agency & Client Workflows

Collaboration with PMs & Product Teams

Quality Assurance Processes

Deadline-driven Projects

Scalable Localization Workflows

Languages

Proficient in multiple languages, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.

🇺🇸 English

Near-native proficiency

🇳🇱 🇧🇪 Dutch

Native

Recommendations

Endorsements and testimonials highlighting professional aptitude and contributions from colleagues and partners.

Deniz Örs

Enterprise Translation Project Manager, Translated

Dec 2025

I highly recommend Tim for any translation needs. He is consistently professional, responsive, and responsible. Tim has supported us across various projects with multiple clients, always adapting to the specific needs of the job. With his reliable help, we have managed to ensure client satisfaction time and time again. He is a pleasure to work with.

Silvia Patrizi

Team Lead, Translated

Dec 2025

Tim is an amazing team player and a reliable translator. I appreciate his attention to details and his professionalism. It's a pleasure working with him!

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