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Abduselam Ismael Seid

@abduselamismaelseid

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Native Amharic translator with strong technical and research-focused localization skills.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek translation/localization roles leveraging my Amharic–English expertise, technical data skills, and academic editing experience in collaborative, growth-oriented teams.

I am a native Amharic speaker and C1 English (IELTS 7.0) translator specializing in accurate, natural-sounding English–Amharic translation, localization, and proofreading for academic and technical content.

I have translated and localized comprehensive thesis materials and research papers, adapting technical terminology and cultural nuance while leveraging advanced tools to format documents and streamline workflows.

My background in construction technology and practical experience with data tools such as Power Query and Power BI enhance my ability to handle complex, data-driven translation projects with meticulous attention to detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Building Construction Engineer

Justice Construction P.L.C

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 (3 months)

Managed cross-functional coordination and delivered consistent progress monitoring and reporting documents, interpreting technical designs into executable plans to support construction delivery.

Progress Reports Quality Control Technical Documentation

Academic Translator

Hawassa University

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Translated and localized complex academic documents and theses between English and Amharic, ensuring technical accuracy and cultural relevance while proofreading and editing research papers for clarity and correctness.

Amharic Localization Proofreading Cultural Adaptation Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Power Query CAT Tools

Data Analyst (ETL)

Independent Project

Engineered an ETL pipeline using Power Query to clean and standardize fragmented datasets and developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to visualize revenue trends and customer sentiment.

Power Query ETL Data Cleaning Power BI Data Visualization Dashboarding Revenue Analysis

Site Engineer

Yenkomad Construction

Supervised site activities and enforced quality control protocols while ensuring effective communication and coordination among project stakeholders to maintain schedule and standards.

Site Supervision Quality Control Construction safety

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hawassa University

Bachelor of Science, Construction Technology and Management

Grade: 3.4

Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology and Management with a thesis assessing unfinished public building construction projects in Hawassa city; final grade 3.4.