Palaniappan Pavithra
@palaniappanpavithra
Multilingual OCR specialist skilled in ABBYY FineReader and certified document conversion.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Multilingual OCR Specialist with proven expertise converting scanned documents, PDFs, and images into accurate, editable text using ABBYY FineReader and other OCR tools, and preparing OCR output for translation workflows.
I provide translation and localization services in English, Tamil, and Sinhala, and have handled official Sri Lankan records such as ID cards, birth certificates, and marriage certificates, with emphasis on error correction, validation, and >99% accuracy for legal, business, and academic needs.
I have experience as a translator, transcriber, proofreader, and customer service representative supporting European clients remotely; I prioritize attention to detail, timely delivery, and integration of OCR outputs into CAT tools to ensure high-quality multilingual results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator / Transcriber / Proofreader
Gateway Institute
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Provided English⇄Tamil⇄Sinhala translation, transcription, and proofreading for business, academic, and official documents including Sri Lankan ID and civil records; improved clarity and formatting for certified use.
Multilingual OCR Specialist
Alle Certified Translation Office
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)
Convert scanned documents and images into accurate, editable text using ABBYY FineReader and other OCR tools; prepare and validate translations for official ID, birth, and marriage certificates with >99% accuracy for legal and academic use.
Customer Service Representative
Inxtel Electronics
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)
Delivered professional remote customer support to European clients, handling high call volumes, resolving complaints, and maintaining accurate customer data to build long-term client trust.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alle Certified Translation Office - Turkey
Certification Program, Certified Translation
2023 -
Certification program in certified translation offered by Alle Certified Translation Office from September 2023 to September 2025.
Gateway Institute, Wattala
Professional Training, Translation and Localization / OCR
2023 -
Enrolled at Gateway Institute in Wattala beginning August 2023 for professional training related to translation, OCR, and localization.
St. Anne's Girls' Convent, Wattala
G.C.E. Ordinary Level / Advanced Level, General Secondary Education
2009 - 2012
Secondary education at St. Anne's Girls' Convent, Wattala covering G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level studies between 2009 and 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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