Software Project

Canada, Richmond BC

Phone: 1-604-***-****

E-mail: *******@*******.***

Ahmad Mustafa

Please note this resume is designed for Arabic to English translation works. I still work on translation and terminology field.

Professional Competencies

TechnicalMCSA in Windows Server 2003, SQL.Experience in Managing windows Server 2003, Active Directory, and Office apps.Experience in IT Security Services, solutions and products.Experience in Localization Testing and fixing Localization bugs.Working Knowledge: Software Development Cycle and Programming Concepts.

Linguistic:

Arabic Terminologist at Microsoft Corporation for more than 5 years.Excellent skills in translation English terms/texts into Arabic based on context with ability to bring new terms that fit Arabic culture and market.Bachelor in Arabic literature.

2000- 2006 Microsoft Corp. & Siemens Bus. Services (SBS) for Microsoft Redmond, WA, USA

Localization Program ManagerCollaborated closely with Content LPMs, and look for cross-group and work-sharing opportunities between software and content localization.Provided support for the LPM, Program Management, Development, Test, and external vendor on all technical & tool related issues involving software, localization & testing Coordinated and supported software localization process in cooperation with localization vendors and Localization Program Managers. Troubleshooted localized builds; analyze, classify, and fix bugs.Recommended, create and modify software tools necessary for the software.

Terminologist - LocalizationTranslated new English terms into Arabic in Microsoft Products.Proofread Microsoft Arabic Localization Vendor translation works and provided feedback on their translation quality. Coordinated, communicated and maintained relations with MS marketing subsidiaries, product units, localization teams and vendors to manage localization and terminology projects and initiatives.Managed and maintained Microsoft International Language Services Arabic terminology database and initiated projects that contributed to higher customer satisfaction.Streamlined work-related processes by gathering information, analyzing them, contacting stakeholders and following up to achieve the desired results.Successfully planned, managed, and executed "Windows User XP" project, to evaluate MS Arabic products from cultural and linguistic perspective. Resulted in increasing the quality of MS terminology and reducing repetitive reviews.Acted as the MILS team technical adviser.

1999 – 2000 Microsoft Arabia Corporation Riyadh, KSA

Administration – MS Subsidiary AdministratorManaged Microsoft Arabia correspondence with partners, other businesses, government agencies and embassies.Played a key role in supporting MS Arabia employees with mentoring and administrative needsMade Preliminary interviews for Microsoft candidates and provided the appropriate feedback.Established a network with governments, embassies, and travel agencies to manage and expedite work related issues more effectively.

Education

2001 – 2003 University of Phoenix Seattle, WAM.B.A., Masters in Business Administration majoring in Technology Management.

1994 – 1998 Imam University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor Degree in Arabic Literature.

References

For Samples of my project documents, presentations and other trainings go to: http://gabori.8m.com/AhmadPage.html

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