Langues de travail :
anglais vers kurde
kurde vers anglais
anglais vers persan (farsi)

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Kourosh Abdi
Quality is My Top Concern!

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turquie
Heure locale : 20:28 +03 (GMT+3)

Langue maternelle : kurde Native in kurde, persan (farsi) Native in persan (farsi)
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Nov 11, 2018 (posted via Translators without Borders):  I finished an ENG to KUR project, Obstetric Anesthetics, 1039 words for Translators without Borders I used TWB. The job was proofreading. ...more, + 2 other entries »
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🌎 Kourosh Abdi - Professional Translator & Interpreter

📊 Professional Biography

With over two decades of diverse experience across global work environments, I am an accomplished English<>Kurdish and English<>Farsi translator and interpreter. As a native speaker of Kurdish and Persian, with professional fluency in English and Dari, I bridge cultures, not just languages.

My career spans multiple facets of the language industry – from managing a translation office and teaching at university level to handling high-profile projects for telecommunications companies, news agencies, and government entities. Throughout my career, I've maintained a commitment to quality, cultural sensitivity, and technological advancement.

Professional Highlights Details
Translation Volume 8+ million words translated
Project Management Complex multilingual projects in Dari, Pashto, Urdu, and Turkish
Leadership Experience 7 years of translation office management
Official Certification Sworn/Official Translator since 2007 (EN-Farsi and Kurdish-Farsi pairs)
Education Master of Arts in Translation Studies
Technical Certification ICDL Profile Certificate in Computer and Information Technology
Notable Clients UK National Health Service, Kurdistan Regional Government

🧰 Services I Provide

Service Category Specializations
✍️ Translation • Official document translation and certification • Legal document translation (contracts, agreements) • Technical documentation and manuals • Media and content localization • Website and digital content translation
👥 Interpreting • Telephone interpreting for medical facilities (UK, USA, Canada) • Business meeting interpretation • Legal proceedings interpretation • Consecutive, simultaneous, and liaison interpreting
🌍 Localization • Website and application localization • Cultural adaptation of marketing materials • Market-specific content customization • Cultural advisory for global brands
📝 Editing & QA • Bilingual document editing • Terminology consistency verification • Style guide compliance • Cultural appropriateness review
🎨 Specialized Services • Transcreation for marketing content • Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) • Media services (subtitling, transcription) • Full-service project management

🏢 Professional Experience

Position Organization Period Key Responsibilities
Telephone Interpreter LanguageLine Solutions 11/2023-Present • Medical interpretation for UK, USA and Canadian facilities • Real-time telephone interpreting services
Freelance Linguist & Project Manager International 02/2007-Present • Managing translation services globally • Coordinating multicultural projects
Office Manager & Chief Translator Official Translation Office 976, Iran 05/2017-08/2023 • Leading translator teams • Verifying/certifying official documents • Implementing quality standards
University Instructor Payame Noor University 09/2008-06/2010 • Teaching translation courses • Developing curriculum • Conducting workshops
Legal Translator & Interpreter MTN Irancell Telecommunications 02/2006-05/2007 • Translating legal documents (EN<>FA) • Meeting interpretation
Computer & IT News Desk Editor Iranian Labour News Agency 10/2004-03/2007 • Managing technology journalists • Ensuring content quality • Overseeing publishing workflow

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Qualification Institution Year
Master of Arts in Translation Studies Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Translation Allameh Tabataba'i University 2004
ICDL Profile Certificate Computer and Information Technology 2017
Professional Interpreting Training LanguageLine Solutions 2023

💬 Languages

Language Proficiency Level
Kurdish Native
Persian/Farsi Native
English Professional working proficiency
Dari Professional working proficiency

💻 Technical Expertise

Technology Category Tools & Platforms
CAT Tools • SDL Trados Studio • memoQ • Wordfast Pro/Anywhere • OmegaT • Across
Localization Platforms • Smartcat • Phrase • Lokalise • MateCat • Crowdin • Transifex
Content Production • Aegisub (subtitling) • Subtitle Edit • Audacity • Camtasia

🏆 Industry Specializations

Industry Specialization Areas
⚖️ Legal & Government • Telecommunications contracts • Petroleum extraction agreements • Government regulatory documents • Certificate and official document translation
🏥 Healthcare & Medical • UK National Health Service materials • Medical facility interpretation • Patient information documents • Healthcare provider communications
💻 Technology & IT • Software interfaces and documentation • Mobile applications • User manuals and guides • IT news and technological developments
📰 Media & Communications • Technology journalism • News translation and adaptation • Publishing workflow management • Content editing and quality assurance

📞 Contact Information

Contact Method Details
Email [email protected]


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