Oliver Barasa
@oliverbarasa
Detail-oriented language specialist skilled in Swahili–English translation, transcription, and data annotation.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented language specialist with experience in translation, transcription, subtitling, captioning, editing, proofreading, and data annotation. I deliver accurate, culturally relevant linguistic services for diverse projects and collaborate effectively with international clients.
As a freelance Language & Data Specialist since 2020, I have created subtitles and captions, transcribed audio/video to text with high accuracy, and worked on image, LiDAR, and text labeling projects. I prioritize grammar accuracy, clarity, and meeting deadlines while maintaining strong time management and remote collaboration skills.
I hold a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Technical University of Kenya and am fluent in Swahili and English. I am open to freelance and full-time opportunities and comfortable working remotely with global teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Language Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Provide translation, transcription, subtitling, and data annotation services for English–Swahili projects, delivering high-quality, deadline-driven linguistic outputs for international clients.
Transcription Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Transcribed audio and video recordings with high accuracy and supported writing and editing projects, improving formatting and linguistic accuracy for diverse clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical University of Kenya
Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2020 - 2023
Completed a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with practical and theoretical training in electrical and electronic systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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