I am a results-driven freelance English ↔ Somali translator with 4 years of professional experience delivering precise, culturally adapted translations across technical, legal, marketing, financial, medical, travel, and media sectors. I work closely with global clients to ensure accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery, always maintaining confidentiality and industry-standard quality. Over the years, I have translated and proofread more than 1,000,000 words and collaborated with editors and project managers to achieve consistent results. I am fluent in English and Somali, adept at terminology management, and comfortable handling urgent and long-term projects across diverse domains.

Mahamud Mohamed

I am a results-driven freelance English ↔ Somali translator with 4 years of professional experience delivering precise, culturally adapted translations across technical, legal, marketing, financial, medical, travel, and media sectors. I work closely with global clients to ensure accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery, always maintaining confidentiality and industry-standard quality. Over the years, I have translated and proofread more than 1,000,000 words and collaborated with editors and project managers to achieve consistent results. I am fluent in English and Somali, adept at terminology management, and comfortable handling urgent and long-term projects across diverse domains.

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I am a results-driven freelance English ↔ Somali translator with 4 years of professional experience delivering precise, culturally adapted translations across technical, legal, marketing, financial, medical, travel, and media sectors. I work closely with global clients to ensure accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery, always maintaining confidentiality and industry-standard quality.

Over the years, I have translated and proofread more than 1,000,000 words and collaborated with editors and project managers to achieve consistent results. I am fluent in English and Somali, adept at terminology management, and comfortable handling urgent and long-term projects across diverse domains.

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Language

Somali
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Translator at Future Translation, Proz, Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered high-quality translations for diverse industries and clients worldwide. Translated and proofread over 1,000,000 words while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance. Collaborated with editors and project managers to achieve consistent results. Managed urgent and long-term translation projects with timely delivery. Delivered precise and contextually relevant translations for agencies and direct clients in legal, medical, and technical sectors. Translated over 100,000 words across various projects, ensuring terminology consistency and cultural adaptation. Worked with global brands on marketing localization and multimedia content. Ensured confidentiality and compliance with industry standards.
Freelance Translator at TranslationCafe (Self-employed)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Translated technical manuals, safety documentation, and engineering specifications. Translated legal contracts, privacy policies, and compliance documents. Adapted marketing content including brochures, newsletters, and product descriptions. Localized financial reports, investment documents, and bank statements. Translated medical records, pharmaceutical guidelines, and research papers. Delivered high-quality translations for travel guides, websites, and promotional materials. Subtitled and translated content for media companies, including film scripts and video content.
Freelance Translator at Future Translation, Proz, Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered high-quality translations for diverse industries and clients worldwide. Translated and proofread over 1 million words while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance. Collaborated with editors and project managers to achieve consistent results. Managed urgent and long-term translation projects with timely delivery. Delivered precise and contextually relevant translations for agencies and direct clients in legal, medical, and technical sectors. Translated over 100,000 words across various projects, ensuring terminology consistency and cultural adaptation. Worked with global brands on marketing localization and multimedia content. Ensured confidentiality and compliance with industry standards.
Freelance Translator at TranslationCafe (Self-employed)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Translated technical manuals, safety documentation, and engineering specifications. Translated legal contracts, privacy policies, and compliance documents. Adapted marketing content including brochures, newsletters, and product descriptions. Localized financial reports, investment documents, and bank statements. Translated medical records, pharmaceutical guidelines, and research papers. Delivered high-quality translations for travel guides, websites, and promotional materials. Subtitled and translated content for media companies, including film scripts and video content.
Freelance Translator at Future Translation, Proz, Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered high-quality translations for diverse industries with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance. Translated and proofread over 1,000,000 words; collaborated with editors and project managers; managed urgent and long-term translation projects; ensured confidentiality and compliance with industry standards.
Freelance Translator at Self-employed - TranslationCafe
January 1, 2021 - Present
Translated technical manuals, safety documentation, and engineering specifications; translated legal contracts, privacy policies, and compliance documents; adapted marketing content; localized financial reports and bank statements; translated medical records and pharmaceutical guidelines; subtitled and translated media content including film scripts.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Qualifications

Translation & Localization Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
SDL Trados Certified Languages
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Translation & Localization Fundamentals - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
SDL Trados Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Translation & Localization Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
SDL Trados Certified Languages
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Software & Internet

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