Bart Depoortere
About Bart Depoortere
Bart Depoortere is a Computational Linguist with extensive experience in developing linguistic applications and machine translation methodologies. He has worked at Languagewire for 30 years and possesses strong language skills in multiple languages.
Work at LanguageWire
Bart Depoortere has been working at LanguageWire since 1994, holding the positions of Project Manager and Linguistic Developer. With nearly 30 years of experience in the company, he has contributed significantly to various projects in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. His role involves overseeing linguistic projects and developing applications that enhance translation processes.
Education and Expertise
Bart Depoortere studied at Ku Leuven, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Dutch, English, and Linguistics from 1981 to 1985. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from 1986 to 1988 at the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in computational linguistics, translation tools, and machine translation methodologies.
Background
Before joining LanguageWire, Bart worked at Siemens as a Linguist and Software Developer from 1988 to 1993 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This experience provided him with a foundation in linguistic applications and software development, which he has built upon throughout his career.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Bart possesses extensive knowledge in various machine translation methodologies, including Rule-Based Machine Translation (RBMT), Statistical Machine Translation (SMT), and Neural Machine Translation (NMT). He is skilled in database technologies such as Oracle Text and Postgres, as well as XML. His programming expertise includes UNIX/Linux shell scripting, Perl, Lisp, Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Language Proficiency
Bart Depoortere has excellent language skills in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, French, Spanish, and German. This proficiency enhances his ability to work effectively in multilingual environments and contributes to his role in developing linguistic applications.