• Military (as a retired (in 1992) Captain of a Russian Air Navy Reconnaissance Squadron),
   
• Computing (as a Technical Writer for G2X Inc., AAA, ATR, Blueprint, New York Life Insurance, Bankers Life, MassMutual, Thrivent Financial, MMA, ColinaImperial, AEGON, Sagicor ... ) and
   
• Financial (as a Forex Analyst) expertise. 

The REUTERS logo on the front cover of my first "Glossary of International Banking & Finance Acronyms and Abbreviations" (Special Edition on Securities and World Indices) was probably my greatest award in the late 90's.

November 2001 - "I.Sharshakov dba Author" approved as the ContentReserve (Overdrive) Publisher.
January 2002 - "I.Sharshakov dba Author" approved as the Lightning Source (INGRAM) Publisher.
October 2002 - "I.Sharshakov dba Author" approved as the FinancePro & BusinessPro.Books24x7 Publisher.

Education:
1980 - Graduated from a secondary school with a gold medal;

1980-1985 - Minsk State Linguistic University, Interpreters' Faculty (English-French-Russian)

Author of
NATO-RUSSIA Military & Political Dictionary

Business & Finance Multilingual Dictionary

Multilingual Dictionary of Stock Exchange & Investment Terms

Glossary of International Banking & Finance Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dictionary of Computing for Everyone

Investor's Forget-Me-Nots Dictionary

TESTIMONIAL FOR MR. IGOR SHARSHAKOV
"For approaching a year now Herald Asset Management in its dealings have been in contact with Igor Sharshakov on an almost daily basis. His intellect, linguistic skills, business manner, and sheer professionalism have always impressed us.
We have copies of Mr. Sharshakov's electronic multilingual commercial dictionaries. Our own staff includes linguists of some standing, and it is clear that the contents of the dictionaries demand outstanding linguistic competency. Of course, compiling the dictionaries also requires a high level of computer literacy.
Igor is cool under pressure, and on several occasions has retained a remarkable professional poise in the most difficult and demanding of situations.
I do not recall Igor ever taking a holiday, and his dedication to accomplishing whatever task set is clearly exemplary.
Above all, Igor is someone whom we have always been able to trust. We value his integrity highly, and we have enjoyed an excellent business relationship throughout."
Marie Gwilt Prague, 10th July, 2000

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