Mohamed Osman El-Sayed

At Dar, I provided technical consultancy services for the Saudi Arabia Railway Company (SAR) in Dammam, focusing on the doubling of railway track lines and enhancing both freight and passenger networks.

• Translation and Interpretation: I was responsible for translating crucial documents, including RFPs, client circulars, resolutions, and daily correspondences from Arabic to English and vice versa. I ensured accuracy and consistency, maintaining high standards in technical and business translation.
• Review and Proofreading: I reviewed and proofread mother-tongue texts, ensuring clarity and precision. My meticulous approach helped maintain the integrity of technical terms throughout translation revisions.
• Face-to-Face Interpreting: I conducted face-to-face interpreting sessions, facilitating effective communication in meetings and discussions between stakeholders.
• Terminology Management: I leveraged specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to find precise equivalents for complex terminology. I compiled a comprehensive personal dictionary of technical and legal terms to ensure consistent translation output.
• Quality Control: I established a rigorous review process before translation delivery, maintaining a substantial translation archive for future reference. I regularly liaised with clients to clarify any ambiguous points, ensuring their satisfaction.
• Data Management and Confidentiality: I collected relevant data and information about stakeholders, complying with ethical codes to protect confidentiality in all translation and interpretation tasks.

At Jeddah Municipality, I provided technical support for the implementation of the city’s mega storm-water drainage network, a project marked by its technical complexity due to the contradictions between the city’s underground utilities and the project’s piping system.

• Technical Consultation: I played a pivotal role in offering technical support, ensuring that the storm-water drainage network was implemented effectively while addressing challenges posed by existing underground utilities.
• Problem-Solving: I navigated the intricate conflicts between the city's utility infrastructure and the new piping system, devising solutions to maintain project integrity and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: I worked closely with municipal authorities, engineers, and contractors, facilitating smooth communication and coordination to resolve technical discrepancies.
• Project Oversight: I contributed to the project’s success by ensuring that all technical aspects were meticulously planned and executed, maintaining compliance with local standards and regulations.

I provided comprehensive technical support across various projects for the KSA Ministry of Interior, ensuring the successful implementation of diverse initiatives.

• Technical Support: I offered technical expertise to multiple Ministry of Interior projects, ensuring each initiative was executed efficiently and met the required standards.
• Project Coordination: I collaborated with project teams and stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication and resolving technical challenges across different phases.
• Quality Assurance: I maintained a high level of technical accuracy, overseeing project deliverables to ensure they aligned with ministry regulations and objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: I worked closely with ministry officials and contractors, providing technical insights and recommendations to enhance project outcomes.

Experience: Technical Translator for Jeddah Municipality (EMC Contract)

Under the Engineering Management Contract (EMC) with Jeddah Municipality, I was responsible for providing expert translation services, ensuring seamless communication across all project documentation.

• Document Translation: I translated a wide range of documents, including technical reports, project plans, and official correspondences, from Arabic to English and vice versa, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Quality Control: I meticulously reviewed and proofread translated documents to maintain high standards of clarity and precision.
• Stakeholder Communication: I facilitated effective communication between Jeddah Municipality and its contractors by providing accurate and timely translations, supporting the successful execution of engineering projects.
• Terminology Management: I ensured the correct use of technical and engineering terminology, maintaining consistency throughout all translated materials.

At Daewoo, Korea’s second-largest conglomerate specializing in diversified power generation, I provided expert translation services, supporting the company’s technical and business operations in the energy sector.

• Technical Document Translation: I translated complex technical documents, including engineering reports, project proposals, and operational manuals, ensuring precision and clarity in both English and Arabic.
• Terminology Management: I developed and maintained a specialized glossary of power generation terms to ensure consistent and accurate translations across various documents.
• Interdepartmental Communication: I facilitated effective communication between Daewoo's international teams by translating internal correspondences and project updates.
• Proofreading and Quality Control: I meticulously reviewed and proofread translated materials to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Client Liaison: I collaborated with clients to address any translation-related queries, ensuring that their technical requirements were met and understood in both languages.

I provided translation and linguistic support for Enterprise’s mega contract with the Libyan Organization for Development and Administration of Construction (ODAC) for constructing a Ministerial office building in Sirte, Libya.

• Project Document Translation: I translated critical project documents, including construction plans, contracts, progress reports, and correspondence, ensuring precise and contextually accurate translations.
• Technical Accuracy: I maintained technical accuracy in translations related to construction and project management, helping bridge communication gaps between stakeholders.
• On-site Interpretation: I provided on-site interpretation during meetings and inspections, facilitating real-time communication between international teams and local authorities.
• Quality Assurance: I conducted thorough reviews of all translated materials to ensure they met the project’s technical and linguistic standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: I worked closely with project managers, engineers, and Libyan officials to ensure mutual understanding and alignment on project goals.

• Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
• Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
• Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
• Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.