Ahsanullah Saadat
Professional Translator & Localization Specialist
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About
Dedicated and results-driven Linguist with over 5 years of professional experience in translation and localization. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Kabul University, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and linguistic precision. Expert in converting complex legal, commercial, marketing, and technical content across Pashto, Dari, and English.
Proven ability to handle audio-to-text localization and deliver high-quality, culturally relevant translations under strict 6–24 hour turnaround deadlines.
Experience
Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist - Self-Employed - Remote, Worldwide
(2021-01)
- Delivered professional translation services across legal, commercial, medical, and agricultural sectors for international clients
- Executed high-stakes legal contract translation with zero-error tolerance and strict confidentiality protocols
- Provided accurate audio-to-text transcription and localization of media content for global clients
- Consistently met 6–24 hour turnaround deadlines while maintaining superior translation quality
- Utilized CAT tools (Smartcat, MemoQ, Trados) to ensure formatting integrity and translation memory optimization
- Delivered LinkedIn content, social media posts, and product descriptions for corporate clients across multiple platforms
Translator & Linguistic Consultant - Various Afghan Organizations (Roshan Telecom, Afghan Wireless, Azizi Bank, Ghazanfar Group)
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Translated official business documents, marketing materials, and corporate communications
- Facilitated multilingual communication between local staff and international partners
- Produced culturally adapted content for diverse target audiences across Afghanistan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Kabul University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics - Parwan University (2014-01 - 2017-01)
Professional Training - Technical Report Writing & Agricultural Policy Translation - Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL), Afghanistan
