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Daniel Kaviu Mwikya
Translator
Nairobi Kenya,Nairobi
Summary
Localization Project Manager coordinating over 10 projects and 2–3 language pairs per month and guiding 11–20 assets per week through translation, editing, proofreading, and QA for audience-ready delivery. Coordinates terminology consistency, reviewing and maintaining 51–100 terminology entries per month, culturally appropriate language choices, and vendor communication across African language and multilingual content. Keeps production aligned with client instructions and deadline commitments.
Overview
5
5
Languages
3
3
Certifications
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
KINGFISHER LINGUISTICS
Nairobi
01.2018 - Current
- Coordinate multilingual translation projects from planning and resource allocation through production, quality review, and final delivery.
- Liaise with translators, editors, proofreaders, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables within agreed deadlines.
- Manage project schedules, priorities, workflows, communications, and deliverables across multiple assignments.
- Coordinate freelance translators and language professionals while ensuring adherence to client instructions, terminology and quality requirements.
- Support editing, proofreading, formatting, terminology consistency, and quality assurance across translated materials.
- Monitor project progress, identify emerging challenges, and coordinate timely resolutions.
- Maintain project records, correspondence, documentation, and delivery information.
- Manage projects covering medical, legal, telecommunications, multimedia, literary, and general content.
Freelance Translator
01.2013 - Current
- Provide professional translation, editing, and proofreading services across specialized and general subject areas.
- Manage client requirements, terminology, deadlines, correspondence, and delivery independently.
- Collaborate with other translators and language professionals on multilingual assignments.
- Apply professional translation principles to ensure accuracy, consistency, cultural relevance, and appropriate tone.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Linguistics And Translation
Africa International University (AIU)
Karen, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya12-2013
Skills
Translation project management
Translator coordination
Project scheduling
Client management
Documentation & record-keeping
Localization vendor management
Localization budgeting
Editing & proofreading
Quality assurance
Terminology management
Multilingual communication
Cross-cultural collaboration
Affiliations
EAST AFRICA INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS’ ASSOCIATION (EAITA)
- Member | Since 2023
- Participate in professional networking, continuing learning, and regional discussions related to translation and interpreting.
Software
SDL Trados
Memsource
SmartCat
GTT
Wordfast
Phrase
Smartling
Certification
EF Set Certificate
Timeline
Project Manager
KINGFISHER LINGUISTICS
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Translator
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Linguistics And Translation
Africa International University (AIU)
04.2001 -
Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Technical University of Kenya