Paul M.

Key Skills

Software

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Other

Top Subject Matter

Translation/localization across technology

Legal Services & Contract Review

Healthcare Data & Medical Documentation

Top Data Types

Document

Text

Audio

Top Task Types

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

Senior Swahili Language Consultant & Lead Translator, Freelance. Brings 7+ years of professional experience across legal operations, contract review, compliance, and structured analysis. Core strengths include Don't disclose and Other. Education includes Master of Arts, University of Nairobi (UoN) (2025) and Bachelor of Arts, University of Nairobi (UoN) (2022). AI-training focus includes data types such as Document and Text and labeling workflows including Translation, Localization, and Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

Senior Swahili Language Consultant & Lead Translator, Freelance

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Provided end-to-end Swahili localization for UI, mobile apps, and branding to ensure culturally relevant East African content. Translated and linguistically validated technical and highly sensitive materials by drafting, performing technical verification, and translating back for accuracy. Managed terminology and bilingual resources to support client-specific language requirements and quality standards. • UI and mobile app localization (content adaptation) • Legal/privacy translation workflows for sensitive documents • Multimedia transcription support across formal Swahili (Sanifu) and Sheng • Quality assurance via proofreading of peer translations

2023 - Present

Translation & Editorial Intern, Oxford University Press (East Africa)

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Localized English language learning books into Kiswahili for Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Proofread and edited secondary-school literature and ensured compliance with orthography guidelines. Collaborated with subject matter experts to modernize Swahili vocabulary and support development of digital learning resources. • Editing for curriculum alignment (scientific/mathematical translation) • Proofreading of Fasihi literature and orthography compliance • Content development with SMEs (vocabulary building) • Administrative coordination for translated manuscripts and consultants

2022 - 2022

Linguistic Research Assistant, University of Nairobi (Department of Kiswahili)

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Conducted linguistic research that collected and analyzed data on loanwords influencing Modern Swahili in Nairobi. Supported academic dissemination by organizing seminars and facilitating discussions on incorporating Swahili into AI/ML contexts. Translated research abstracts from English to Swahili to improve accessibility for local Kiswahili-speaking researchers. • Data collection on English/Arabic influences via media sources • Seminar facilitation linking Swahili language and AI/ML • English-to-Swahili translation of research abstracts • Research assistant support for language studies in the Kiswahili department

2020 - 2021

Education

Work History