Mohammad Saud

Arabic<>English<>Urdu Translator

Dedicated and Excelled in the Translation industry for over a decade, delivering accurate and culturally sensitive translations for English, Arabic, and Urdu speakers with a wide range of language needs. Targeting challenging translation roles in any industry, utilizing my linguistic skills and expertise to provide tailored and accurate translation services. Open to remote/freelance work opportunities.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Demonstrated expertise in the translation industry for over a decade, providing accurate and culturally appropriate translations for English, Arabic, and Urdu speakers with a wide range of language needs.
Proven track record of delivering exceptional quality translations, sought after by esteemed translation agencies and reputable companies.
Accomplished translator with a commitment to provide the highest standard of translation services tailored to the specific needs of clients.
Expertise in interpreting and translating business meetings, written documents, and oral communications using either simultaneous or consecutive interpreting methods and creating documents & presentation materials as required for meetings and general communications.
Possess the ability to express clearly both orally and in writing, including an ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend alternative courses of action.
Ability to work independently as well as achieve team objectives; holding excellent listening, verbal, and written language skills with excellence in accurately translating technical/business-related correspondence

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Translation
• Linguistic Competency
• CAT Software Proficiency
• Proofreading and Editing
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Industry Proficiency
• Client-Centric Service
• MT and Post-Editing (MTPE)
• Multilingual Versatility
• Quality Assurance
• Multilingual Proficiency
• Cultural Understanding
• research skills

SOFT SKILLS

• Translation Proficiency
• Multi-Domain Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills
• Extensive Experience 
• Education Background

• Diverse Role Expertise 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021-till date
I am currently offering my part-time translation services at Cleartax, Middle East as a translator.

2018-19
I have had the privilege of working for the Government Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where my responsibilities encompassed translation services as well as collaborating with the HR team.

2016-17
I have gained valuable experience working for the Office of Call & Guidance in the Makkah region. In this role, my diverse responsibilities included translation, providing guidance and assistance, managing events, and even engaging in teaching and tutoring on occasion.

2015-16
I have had the opportunity to work as a translator with some translation agencies such as Multitransmedia and others, where I contributed my linguistic skills and expertise.

2014
I held the position of Senior Associate at one of the IHG Reservation Centers under WNS Global Services USA. In this role, my primary responsibilities included efficiently handling hotel reservations.

2014
I had the privilege of serving as an educator at Jamia Islamia Sanabil in Delhi, where I provided comprehensive instruction to students in Arabic and Urdu languages.

2013
I had the privilege of teaching Arabic language at Mahad Al Mo'min in Mumbai.

2012
I had the opportunity to work as a translator for LanguageLocalist.

2010-11
I had the honor of serving as a teacher at WPS International School, where I facilitated learning in the subjects of Arabic language, English language, and Environmental Studies.

EDUCATION

2015-17
M.Phil. (In Arabic)Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi

2013-15
M.A (In Arabic & English Translation)
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi

2010-13
B.A Arabic (In Arabic, English language & literature, and Pol. Science)
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi

2012
Advanced Diploma in Modern Arabic (Language & Translation)
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi

2010-12
Modern Diploma in Functional Arabic
NCPUL By MHRD, Govt. of India

2011
Diploma Course in Urdu Language
NCPUL By MHRD, Govt. of India

2010
Course on Computer Concept DOEAC

2008-10
Higher Secondary

2005-08
Secondary

HIGHLIGHTS

• 1,050,000 words+ translated
• 500+projects
• 10+ CAT tools
• 100+Domains

CAT TOOLS

• SDL Trados Studio
• MemoQ
• Wordfast
• Memsource
• OmegaT
• CafeTran
• SmartCAT
• MateCat
• XTM Cloud
• And many more

NOTABLE ORGANIZATIONS WORKED WITH

• Somya Translators Pvt. Ltd.
• Fidel Softech Ltd.
• Government Sector, KSA
• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
• ClearTax Middle East
• MidLocalize
• Mayra Enterprise
• L10N House
• Yashvi Translation
• Anuvaad Communication
• Shakti Enterprise
• Ansh Intertrade Pvt. Ltd.
• Stars Group of Translators
• Language Localist
• Phenix Lingual Solutions
• Lingua Guru
• Nibras Global
• Oya Associates
• Mumbai Language Translation Center
• MultiTransMedia
• Linguatec
• Jabin Multi-Language Solutions
• Vinsys

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

ROLES ACROSS THE CAREER

• Orchestrating translation services while fostering collaboration with the HR team.
• Encompassing translation expertise, offering counsel and support, orchestrating events, and occasionally providing instruction and guidance.
• Reading original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained.
• Using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used; making use of appropriate software for achieving slick presentation and delivery.
• Proofreading and editing final translated versions; providing language support and grammar/spelling guidance on an as-needed basis.
• Providing clients with the grammatical, well-expressed final version of the translated text usually as a word-processed document.
• Retaining and developing specialist knowledge in diverse areas of translation.
• Networking and making contacts for securing repeat & referral business for the organization.
• Delivering comprehensive Arabic and Urdu language instruction to students, privileged to share my expertise in the Arabic language.
• Catalyzing the acquisition of knowledge in the realms of Arabic and English languages, as well as Environmental Studies, through facilitation
• Applying language translation tools and software expertise to strategically navigate the digital landscape, enabling companies to effectively engage with a global audience.
• Showcasing strong communication skills by seamlessly bridging language gaps, ensuring accurate conveyance of complex ideas within organizations, and fostering clarity and understanding.
• Applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze intricate texts, making decisive interpretations, and ensuring accurate information transfer across languages.
• Orchestrating collaboration within multicultural teams, and enhancing cooperation and understanding are crucial for success in global business environments.
• Exhibiting adaptability and flexibility, ensuring businesses remain relevant in evolving industries, and enabling seamless pivoting when necessary.
• Leading translation projects managed teams, and upheld translation quality standards, providing invaluable contributions to multinational organizations.
• Utilizing linguistic skills for data accuracy, validation, and integrity testing, particularly in the interpretation of multilingual data.
• Playing a key role in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), contributing to requirements gathering, risk analysis, project planning, testing, and reporting.
• Exhibiting extensive experience in the Non-Banking Finance Services (NBFS) domain, ensuring seamless communication with customers and the BITS team.
• Managing the entire requirements life cycle, from meticulous documentation and analysis to prioritization, ensuring clean requirements delivery to developers and the QA team.
• Mapping clients' business requirements, translating them into functional specifications, services, and custom solutions, contributing to successful project execution.