Shaun brings a wealth of experience to his new enterprise. He is the former owner and president of KeySoft Enterprises(TM), and has held the positions of Localization Manager at Hewlett-Packard, director of US Operations at the Bureau of Translation Services (BTS-WordHouse), and senior manager of globalization at FrontRange Solutions Inc.. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and is Project Management Certified, and actively participates in industry organizations.
This past August, Shaun started his own consulting business, Shaun P. Daggett Consulting, a company specifically geared to assisting the buyers and decision of company's on the client side of the localization equation. Initially, he intended to publish a newsletter aimed at potential clients. He put out feelers to see what response he might receive. He admits to being "overwhelmed by the feedback and support". What started as a small idea quickly grew much larger.
With the launch imminent (October 12), Shaun agreed to answer some questions via e-mail about his company and his big idea, the online magazine ClientSide.
What is the primary objective of Shaun P. Daggett Consulting? To offer consulting services to the client side of the localization industry. To help companies bring their global products to market faster, at a lower cost, and better quality. I have found that most companies purchasing globalization services have a "brute force" method of localizing products. Applying little to no reproducible processes to each release of localized products. My goal is to help a company create a globalization strategy in terms of infrastructures, modification of existing product/services lifecycles, outsourcing strategies, use of tools and implementation plans. To help them mature their organization and stay on the cutting edge of localization tools, technology and methodology. The consultancy offers a very broad range of services. I invite you to visit the site and see what is offered.
How would you describe your current client base in terms of size, industry niche, and localization strategy, etc.? The client base is small at this time, the consultancy was launched in late August. I estimate it will take about 6 months before I am able to boast about my client base. I have several current opportunities that I hope to solidify this month. I am currently working on some strategic partnerships that I feel will be very productive and help the launch of this consultancy.
