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Oliver Barasa

@oliverbarasa

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Detail-oriented language specialist skilled in Swahili–English translation, transcription, and data annotation.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles (freelance or full-time) where I can apply Swahili–English linguistic skills, contribute to localization and data annotation projects, work remotely, and grow professionally.

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.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Language Specialist

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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.

Translation (Swahili↔English)Transcription Data Annotation Localization Remote Collaboration

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.

Audio Transcription Editing Proofreading Attention To Detail Formatting Remote Collaboration