Galal A. Karim +966 556 670246 | jalalkarim@hotmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galal-karim-1a513473 PO Box 1174 | Riyadh, 11431 | Saudi Arabia

Technical Translator, Technical Writer

Creative Copy Writer

Profile

A qualified and accredited professional translator with a long experience in translating all types of studies, specifications, tenders and engineering & construction contracts. Excellent interpretation skills during conferences lectures, presentations and meetings. Able to create, translate and proofread publishing quality bilingual texts and presentations.

Qualifications

- Ain shams University Egypt, 1981.

- B.A. Degree in English & French languages.

Training &Certificates:

- Technical Translation & Management, Egypt, 1984.

- Certified Knowledge Manager (eCKM), KMI, 2017.

- Viral Marketing & Contagious Content Writing, Wharton University (online), 2017.

- Risk Management Course Certificate, Bruhn Newtech, U.K, 2004.

Current Job (since Sept. 2013) :

Lead Technical Writer /Editor

Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd., Saudi Arabia

- Leading Parsons’ technical writing team.

- Compiling and translating tender documents, proposals, contracts, specifications, technical and user manuals, researches, studies, newsletters and annual reports.

- Currently delegated to the client’s Vision Realization Office (VRO) to manage its Enterprise Document Management System (ECM), web portal content and periodical reports & publications.

Key projects

- 12 mega construction projects throughout KSA.

Key results: Introduced Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) and Voice to Translated text (VTTT) technologies for speed, precision and standardization.

Career & Practical Experience Summary:

Jan. 2010 – Sept. 2013: Head of Translation Dept.

Enzar Operation & Maintenance Co. Ltd., (IBCOL’s Saudi-German sister co.)

- Translation of tenders, bids, brochures and contracts for engineering and construction projects.

- Simultaneous and written translation of presentations, technical specifications.

Key projects: ROGA, MODA, MOFA, MOI

Key results: Translated the entire documentation of the Northern Border security project including technical and user manuals in addition to the full technical training curriculum pertaining to the electronic systems.

Dec. 1991 – Dec. 2009: Head of Translation Dept.

IBCOL Technical Services GmbH, Saudi Arabia

- Translation of engineering tenders, bids, brochures and contracts.

- Simultaneous translation during conferences and workshops in KSA & abroad.

Key projects: ROGA, MODA, MOFA, MOI

Key results:

- Managed the digital transformation process.

- Simultaneously translated a high-tech, 12 weeks, six hours a day, five days a week course in the U.K. and performed administrative support & coordination between Riyadh, Munich and London stakeholders.

March 1988– Nov.1991: Director of Studies

International Language Culture Centre (ILLI), Egypt

- Customized curriculums to specialized applications.

- Prepared and conducted placement and graduation tests.

- Taught English as a foreign language.

Key projects: Training of all employees of the Egyptian Ministry of culture on FAO programs written in English language.

Key results: A practical approach to teach translation.

April 1988 – Feb. 1989: Technical Translator

SIYANCO (Saudi Maintenance Corp.)

- Technical researches, reporting and technical translation.

- Simultaneous translation between personnel of the American Corps of Engineers and the Saudi Maintenance Corps.

Key projects:

Saudi Corps of Engineers Program KKMC.

Key results:

Developed and implemented a knowledge transfer process between the Saudi Maintenance Corps and the US Corps of Engineers.

Aug .1982 – Nov. 1984: Director of Studies

International Language Culture Centre (ILLI), Egypt

- Cultural localization of English language curriculums.

- Language and Translation Training

Key projects:

Localization of the Egyptian MOE English language curriculum.

Key results: Customization of English language curriculum according to the job market.

Dec. 1984– Dec.1985: Technical Translator

Hyundai Eng. & Construction Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia

Key projects:

- King Fahd Medical Complex, Mecca-Taif Water Desalination, King Fahd Security College, MOI.

Key results: Developing a process to obtain government approvals and permits

Jan.1982 – July 1984: Translation Commander

Military Research Branch, the Egyptian Army

- Technical Translation

- Management

Skills & Software

- Advanced user of MS Office suite, SDL Trados, Wordfast, voice to Translated Text (VTTT).

- Culture to culture translation, team-building, quality management and multi-cultural awareness.

Miscellaneous

- Freelance translator / writer for Prism magazine, an Egyptian Ministry of Culture English language publication.

- Translated Bob Woodward’s (The Commanders.)

- A published and awarded creative writer in Arabic and English languages.

Affiliations

Member of the Egyptian Translation Association.

Galal Ahmed Abdul Karim