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Abdirahman Koronto

@abdirahmankoronto

Somali language and communications specialist with 20+ years in journalism, editing, and digital storytelling.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply Somali linguistic expertise and AI annotation skills to improve language quality, train teams, and advance culturally accurate tech solutions.

I am a Somali language and communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in journalism, editing, and digital storytelling, dedicated to ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy across media.

I have led editorial teams at BBC Somali, founded and ran a media consultancy, and served as CEO of the National Media Council of Somalia, delivering language training, media ethics guidance, and high-quality Somali content for broadcast and digital platforms.

I apply linguistic evaluation, annotation, and AI/digital tools to improve language quality and accessibility, and I am passionate about advancing Somali language use in technology to support millions of speakers worldwide.

Experience

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Education

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Strive Training

Higher Level Professional Education, Business Administration

2025 - 2025

Completed a Higher Level Professional Education program in Business Administration at Strive Training in London in 2025.

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University of Westminster

Master of Science, Broadcast Journalism

Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism completed in 2012, focusing on broadcast reporting and media production.

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The Open University

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations completed in 2011 with emphasis on global political and social dynamics.

Tech stack

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