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Heba Samir

@hebasamir

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Senior English–Arabic translator and reviewer with 8+ years localization and CAT-tool expertise.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior translation/localization roles where I can use CAT tools, handle diverse technical domains, ensure high-quality QA, and grow professionally within collaborative teams.

I am a Senior English–Arabic translator and reviewer with broad experience across hardware, software, automotive, medical, heavy machinery, e‑commerce, marketing and e‑learning sectors. I graduated from Ain Shams University, Faculty of Al Alsun (English department) and have completed foundation and consecutive translation diplomas and professional courses including ICDL.

Over more than eight years I have worked as a freelancer and in-house, performing translation, revision, proofreading, LSO and LQA for major accounts such as Sony, Samsung, Canon, Kaspersky, Cisco, Ford, Volvo, GSK, Amazon, Coursera and others. I am proficient with a wide range of CAT tools and localization platforms and consistently deliver accurate, culturally appropriate Arabic translations.

I bring strong written and spoken English, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach to quality and deadlines. I am seeking opportunities to apply my localization skills in challenging projects and to continue growing professionally while contributing reliably to team and client goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance English–Arabic Translator

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Self Employed

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Provide EN→AR translation, revision, proofreading and LQA across domains including hardware, software, medical, automotive and e‑commerce; maintained quality for multiple major accounts since 2021.

Translation Révision Proofreading MemoQ Memsource Localization Client Communication

Reviewer (EN→AR)

eLocalize

Jan 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Performed reviewer and QA tasks for EN→AR localization projects across multiple domains, ensuring consistency and linguistic accuracy for major accounts from 2019–2021.

Review QA CAT Tools Proofreading Collaboration

Senior Translator & Editor

Future Group Translation Services

Feb 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Led EN→AR translation and editing for technical, medical and marketing content, improved linguistic quality and consistency across projects between 2015 and 2018.

Translation Editing Proofreading CAT Tools Localization Project Coordination

Translator

Future Group Translation Services

Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Handled EN→AR translation tasks for diverse sectors including software, hardware and automotive, supporting project delivery and quality from 2013–2015.

Translation CAT Tools Proofreading Localization

Translator

Perfect Translators

Nov 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years)

Translated EN→AR content across multiple domains and adhered to client glossaries and quality standards from 2011–2013.

Translation Proofreading CAT Tools Client Communication Quality Control

Translator

Omega for Advertising

Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 2 months)

Provided EN→AR translation for advertising and marketing materials, ensuring localized messaging and cultural accuracy from 2010–2011.

Translation Localization Cultural Adaptation CAT Tools Proofreading

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages)

Bachelor of Arts, English / Translation

Grade: Good

Activities and societies: Completed courses in translation and participated in translation-related training (Foundation Translation diploma from the AUC, general and consecutive translation courses).

BA in Al-Alsun, English Department from Ain Shams University, graduated in 2009 with a general grade of Good.