Full-scale technical translations from English to Czech
I translate technical documentation from English into Czech with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency and practical usability. Whether working on individual documents or extensive manuals, my goal is to deliver clear, reliable texts that function correctly in real-world technical contexts.
I offer proofreading and/or editing of already translated technical documents, including AI-generated or machine-translated content. These services involve careful review of grammar, style, field-specific terminology and overall quality of writing — but above all the preservation of meaning and technical accuracy.
In addition to translation, I verify the correct integration of the localized content within the final product. This includes checking that the target text appears in the appropriate context, functions correctly within the interface, and preserves the intended meaning.
I'm a professional freelance translator with vast experience in handling technical translations from English into Czech and vice versa. I've been providing my quality services to my clients since 2002. My technical education and in-depth knowledge of technical terminology, combined with several years of expertise and active collaboration with many engineering technicians, as well as direct clients and agencies have taught me that quality, a deep understanding of front-end technologies, accuracy, reliability and meeting deadlines are the most important factors for manufacturers, agencies and the ultimate market.
It is my goal to provide services to match your needs and - in turn - ensure your complete satisfaction.
I don't belong to the group of translators, who translate text word by word and I don't translate texts that fall outside my specialty.
I always adhere to delivery terms
according to the agreed conditions and requirements.
Jan is one of the most determined and reliable translators that I have had the opportunity to employ and collaborate with. His skills are continuously improved and perfected, even though he has always provided technical translations which are works of excellence. You can rely on him for timely results at an excellent price and value. For translations into and out of Czech, Jan is the perfect fit for your projects.
We’ve been working with Jan since 2015 and he has never let us down. Jan is a pleasure to work with. He is very professional, friendly, reliable and punctual. His responsiveness, positive attitude and general business etiquette is exemplary. He always confirms and replies quickly and delivers his work on time.
Jan is a highly-skilled professional translator and assisted with a large translation project regarding complex IT products. The work was delivered on time and to a high standard.
We've been working with Jan since 2014 and during this time he translated more than 30k words from English into Czech. We appreciate working with Jan as he has a high technical competence and professionalism. The communication is great (always fast replies and confirmations) and the translations have always been delivered within the given deadline.
I've worked with Jan on a very demanding, technical EN<>CS project and both me and my client were very satisfied with the outcome. Delivery on time, with great results and at reasonable price. Highly recommended.
I am in charge of the translation department of my company. As project manager, I work with agencies and free lance translators. We provide translations into 17 languages (for manuals) and 23 languages (for glossaries) Mr. Kolbaba has been working for us for the past 10 years and is in charge of all our translations from English into Czech. He has always delivered on time, providing excellent services and so-far we have never had any complaints from our customers. He approached our market field in a very professional way, getting acquainted with terminology and process methods. His questions prove that he constantly tries to understand what he is translating, and is not only looking forward to reaching the end of the job. We consider Mr. Kolbaba as a very precious collaborator and look forward to improving our relationship in the future.
We had the pleasure to work with Jan on a technical translation project within the language combination English into Czech in September 2013. Due to the complex terminology which was applied in the source text, we needed a real expert within this area. Jan showed us that he has the expertise required for this kind of text and that he is always striving for excellence. The translation was perfect, which was also confirmed by the end-client. Jan is a very reliable translator and we are looking forward to continuing our cooperation in future.
Behlert & Behlert Translation and Conference Services has worked with Mr. Jan Kolbaba in the field of written translation in English – Czech, since 2013. We have come to know Mr.Kolbaba as a fully professional and reliable translator, competent in the thematic field of the translation projects he is entrusted with. The service he offers is of very high quality. We can definitely recommend Mr.Jan Kolbaba to future employers.
It is a pleasure to working with Jan. He is always delivering high quality on time. I was very satisfied with our cooperation.
Jan is highly professional, independent and very cooperative person with nice approach to people.
Jan is excellent translator, punctual, reliable and accurate. Highly recommended.
I had the pleasure to work with Jan on several projects in the past years: he is very responsive and always available to perform an excellent job. He is very reliable, always on time and most of the times he delivers earlier than agreed! He is one of the best translators I have worked with, both professionally and personally.
Great cooperation, high-level professionality!
Jan was such a pleasant person to work with. He was always ready to help me any time his assistance was needed. Whenever I contacted him, I knew he would have delivered on time and provided me with high quality translations. It was definitely a big pleasure to work with Jan!
Jan is an excellent, punctual and careful translator, who also has a very friendly but professional manner of communication. He has always been very consistent with deadlines and very proactive in letting me know about any possible delays (even if he is usually earlier than requested!). It's been my great pleasure working with him and I would recommend his services as a translator without a doubt.
Excellent! Fast and high quality, he never leaves you anything to worry about. Very impressed.
We enjoy the professional work done by Jan. His quality is good and all comes on time.
Jan is a professional translator, delivering high quality. It is a pleasure working with him!
Jan helped me with two large technical projects with good quality translation and quick reaction to my queries to help finalise the project. He is the first person we go to with our Czech projects.
Ideal cooperation, prompt delivery and excellent translation.
Jan did a wonderful job and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him!
Jan is a pleasure to work with. He is communicative, respects deadlines and agreements.
Very efficient, professional and on schedule.
Jan is accurate, professional, asks the right questions, meets the deadlines, and the communication is excellent.
Jan works very professionally and is not afraid to ask questions to deliver the best results perfectly in time! It has been a pleasure working with him.
It is a pleasure to work with Jan. He also has technical knowledge which is necessary for a correct translation. His planning is reliable.
Jan is a very reliable & fast translator. He did an outstanding translation job, with exceptional attention to detail. I would highly recommend working with him to anyone seeking a skilled translator!
Excellent qualify and service. We are looking forward to working with Jan again.
Thank you, Jan, for your hard work, professionalism, and sympathy. It is a pleasure for GLIM to work with a translator like Jan, who combines expertise, responsiveness, and interpersonal skills.
The logos shown below belong to companies that I have translated, corrected and/or localized various texts for. With some of these companies I cooperate directly or through agencies mostly based outside the Czech Republic. A list of successfully completed projects is available upon request.
