My background

My varied career has always involved languages in some form. I've been a UK government intelligence analyst, an in-house translator at an international law firm, and an open source intelligence (OSINT) consultant to private clients, research organisations, NGOs, and academia.

These roles have given me deep expertise in translating the most nuanced texts in which details really matter, analysing diverse media sources, and developing advanced research techniques.

Now based in the UK, I have previously lived and worked in Russia, Oman, and the US.

Education & accreditations

UK Society of Authors - Translators Association

Member (since 2023)

UK Chartered Institute of Linguists (Russian and Arabic)

Member (since 2012) | Chartered Linguist (since 2022)

BA Russian & Politics, First Class Honours

University of Durham (2004)

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Voluntary work

I am passionate about human rights and social justice and find it enormously fulfilling to use my skills to do good. I prioritise pro bono work in support of humanitarian and cultural projects.

Member of the Society of Authors Link

Insight Group member | Autistica | 2022-present

The Autistica Insight Group is made up of around 100 autistic adults and parents or carers of autistic people. I work with Autistica and its researchers to influence research and policy.

Translator | Rights in Russia | 2012-present

I deliver weekly translations of news, analysis and comment to Rights in Russia, a UK-registered NGO that reports on human rights abuses and the curtailment of internet freedom in Russia.