I am a multilingual language professional with over 16 years of experience in translation, interpretation, and sociolinguistics, focusing on political and social sciences. I enjoy observing how language shapes social interactions and policy, and I bring precision and cultural awareness to every project. I have taught Arabic, French, and English in Lebanon and Russia, built terminological glossaries for cybersecurity and technology, and mentored junior translators. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and collaborate with NGOs, think tanks, and media to support clear, impactful communication.…

Ziad Farran

I am a multilingual language professional with over 16 years of experience in translation, interpretation, and sociolinguistics, focusing on political and social sciences. I enjoy observing how language shapes social interactions and policy, and I bring precision and cultural awareness to every project. I have taught Arabic, French, and English in Lebanon and Russia, built terminological glossaries for cybersecurity and technology, and mentored junior translators. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and collaborate with NGOs, think tanks, and media to support clear, impactful communication.…

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I am a multilingual language professional with over 16 years of experience in translation, interpretation, and sociolinguistics, focusing on political and social sciences. I enjoy observing how language shapes social interactions and policy, and I bring precision and cultural awareness to every project.

I have taught Arabic, French, and English in Lebanon and Russia, built terminological glossaries for cybersecurity and technology, and mentored junior translators. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and collaborate with NGOs, think tanks, and media to support clear, impactful communication.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Translator/Editor at SURV Linguistics (Lebanon/UAE)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Translating/editing consultancy and legal documents
Digital Security Translator at Institute for War and Peace Reporting – IWPR (Lebanon)
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Translating cybersecurity news and manuals, and creating technology and cybersecurity specialized glossaries
Translation and Linguistics Expert at MIT Technology Review - Arab Edition (Lebanon)
June 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Translating and editing articles about technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Financial Translator at KPMG (Lebanon)
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Translating financial statements, consultancies, and legal documents
Translator at Ditto Translation Agency (Lebanon)
February 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Translation
Translator at Diwanee (Lebanon)
November 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Translation
Translator/Copywriter at Eurographics Marketing Communications - Manama, Bahrain
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009
Translation and copywriting for marketing communications
Freelance Translator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance translation across legal, financial, medical, technology, NGOs, training manuals, news, and political and sociological studies
Translation Trainee at Right to Play Organization (Lebanon)
June 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007
Translation trainee

Education

Master of Arts in English Language, Sociolinguistics at American University of Beirut
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018
DELE Intermedio - Spanish Language - Intermediate Diploma at Instituto Cervantes
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2008
BA in Translation and Languages at Université Saint-Joseph
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008
French Baccalaureate at Carmel Saint-Joseph
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

DELE Intermedio - Spanish Language - Intermediate Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level