kamugi reuben
@reuben
Linguist and translator specializing in English, Swahili, and Kikuyu localization.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented linguist with over four years of hands-on experience in translation, interpretation, language teaching, and research. I specialize in legal, medical, and technical translation and have consistently ensured linguistic precision through thorough proofreading and quality checking.
I have managed MTPE workflows and worked extensively with industry CAT tools including Trados, Memsource (Phrase), Matecat, Wordfast, MemoQ, and Smartcat, delivering accurate and culturally appropriate translations and localized content.
I seek opportunities to contribute my language expertise and technical skills to a dynamic organization, bringing a strong track record in transcription, subtitle translation, and professional interpretation services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator
Translated
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provides translation, proofreading, editing, and professional interpretation services across English, Swahili, and Kikuyu for varied client projects.
Translator and MTPE Editor
Maxsun Translation Ltd
Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)
Managed translation and MTPE workflows and performed detailed proofreading to ensure linguistic precision across legal, medical, and technical texts.
Translator and Interpreter
Unalingwa
Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Performed translation, editing, quality checking, transcription, and subtitle translation projects, improving accuracy and delivery timelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Murang'a University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2021 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with coursework focused on computing fundamentals and applied IT since September 2021.
Jomo Kenyatta High School
KCSE Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Jomo Kenyatta High School, graduating in 2020.
Mirera Primary School
KCPE Certificate, Primary Education
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in 2016.
Computer Literacy and Technology Certificate
Certificate, Computer Literacy
2022 - 2022
Attained a Computer Literacy and Technology Certificate in 2022 to supplement IT skills.
Availability
Location
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