Dieter Runge
About Dieter Runge
Dieter Runge serves as the Co-Founder and VP of Global Strategy & Growth at Boostlingo, where he has worked since 2020 in Australia. With extensive experience in the language services industry, he has held various managerial roles and contributed significantly to the development of innovative technology solutions.
Work at Boostlingo
Dieter Runge serves as Co-Founder and VP Global Strategy & Growth at Boostlingo since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in expanding the company's global reach and establishing strategic partnerships. He has contributed to the development of various tools and solutions, including onsite interpretation scheduling tools and analytics. Runge played a key role in creating Boostlingo's device-agnostic software solutions that comply with regulatory and security requirements. Additionally, he has been involved in the development of brand-able mobile apps and multi-tenant administration features, enhancing the overall service offerings of Boostlingo.
Previous Work Experience
Dieter Runge has a diverse background in the language services and technology sectors. Prior to Boostlingo, he worked at SDL as Account Director for the Asia Pacific region for seven months in 2014-2015. He held multiple positions at Lionbridge Technologies from 2005 to 2008, including Program Manager, Strategic Alliance and Partner Manager, and Account Manager. Runge also worked at SkillSoft as Program Manager and Manager of Custom Content Technology and Services. His experience includes roles at Elanex, Transpacific Translations, and Avnet, showcasing a strong foundation in account management and program development.
Education and Expertise
Dieter Runge holds a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from McGill University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Film from San Jose State University, completed in 1993. Additionally, he has pursued studies in Project Management at the University of Washington and earned a Certificate in Localization from California State University-Chico. Runge has expertise in implementing internet and phone-based routing systems for language access technology and remote interpreting education.
Publications and Contributions
Dieter Runge co-authored 'The Remote Interpreter, Volume 1: Foundations In Remote Interpreting,' contributing to the development of educational resources in the language services industry. He has been involved in crafting a textbook that addresses knowledge and training gaps within the field. Runge has also contributed to setting international standards for remote interpreter education, reflecting his commitment to advancing the profession.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Dieter Runge has engaged in various professional development activities. His studies include a focus on Wine Business at Charles Sturt University and Instructional Technology at San Francisco State University. He has also completed a Certificate in Project Management and has participated in training related to remote interpreting and localization. This diverse educational background supports his roles in strategy and growth within the language services sector.