Farrokh Hessamian
@farrokhhessamian
Experienced Persian (Farsi) translator and localization specialist delivering accurate, timely translations and voice services.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a native Farsi (Persian) translator with extensive experience in translation, subtitling, transcription, voice-over and localization for media, technology and healthcare clients. I founded Bmarz.com and have delivered high-volume, time-sensitive work for organizations including BBC Persian, BBC Monitoring, TransPerfect, Vistatec and multiple news and monitoring services.
My career highlights include long-term projects in AI TTS voice recording, NHS-related VRI interpreting and transcription, Google localization reviewing, and rapid turnaround news translation for international outlets. I combine linguistic accuracy with project coordination skills, having recruited and managed global translator teams and handled daily delivery, proofreading and client-facing workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BMFounder & Manager
Bmarz
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years)
Founded and managed an international online translation platform, recruiting and coordinating global Persian translators, assigning and proofreading jobs, and managing client contracts and daily submissions.
Freelance Translator
Self Employed
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years)
Provided Persian↔English translation, transcription, subtitling, proofreading and voice-over services for media and corporate clients, delivering fast turnarounds and supporting long-term projects for broadcasters and agencies.
Translator
DA Languages
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Translated, transcribed and provided VRI interpreting for NHS reports and forms from 2022 to 2025, supporting clinical documentation and remote interpreting workflows.
Persian Reviewer
Vistatec
Jan 2014 - Jan 2025 (11 years)
Reviewed Persian localization for a large-scale Google localization project, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency across content from 2014 to 2025.
BSTranslator & Subtitler
BBC Persian Service
Jan 2008 - Jan 2024 (16 years)
Translated, transcribed and subtitled films and broadcasts from English to Persian, produced time-coded transcripts and performed voice-over work for documentaries and promos between 2008 and 2024.
Translator
TransPerfect
Jan 2010 - Jan 2023 (13 years)
Provided translation, proofreading, transcription, and subtitling services for corporate and media projects, ensuring quality localization and timely delivery.
Translator
IranWire
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Translated content for IranWire's English section from 2019 to 2022, delivering accurate news translations and editorial-quality content for publication.
Translator
Media Monitoring Service
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 (4 years)
Monitored Iranian media, produced daily roundups, translations and summaries with tight deadlines for the Media Monitoring Service between 2015 and 2019.
KTConsultant (Persian Language)
Keypoint Technologies
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Advised on Persian language issues for mobile predictive text software, reviewed dictionaries, tested emulators and provided linguistic consultation during 2010–2011.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Linguists (IoL)
Diploma in Translation, Translation
2009 - 2009
Received a Diploma in Translation from the Institute of Linguists in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Website
bmarz.comJob categories
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