Linguist/Translator

KHALIL REKANI

El Cajon, CA *****

619-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a long term position utilizing my skills and abilities.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

• Linguistics skills: Providing operational linguist support to U.S. Army operations in Iraq. I have been working as a translator for Kurdish and Arabic with the US army in different locations in Iraq since 2005.

• Experience in teaching Kurdish and Arabic at DLI (Defense Language Institute) to US military personnel.

• Six years experience as a test technician in Fiber Optics and Electronics field using optical and electronic equipment for Set-up, Splicing, Maintenance, Testing using lasers with different wavelength 1550nm, 1310nm and other wavelengths, Assembly, Failure analysis, Data processing, Troubleshooting and Soldering & de-soldering experience.

• Computer experienced Detail Oriented MS Windows (95/98/2000/XP/NT), MS Dos, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, WordPerfect and Database.

• Programming languages: Vbasic6, Pascal, FORTRAN, UNIX, Prolog, Foxpro2 and Assembly language.

• Self-motivated, Self-starting, get-it-done contributor, Reliable, Organized, Multi-task Oriented, Team Player, Problem Solver and Thrives on Responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE:

Sept 2009- Present General Dynamics Land Systems

Instructor /Translator working on Abrams M1A1 Tanks in Iraq

- Technical translation: Using technical terminology to translate the descriptions and functions of all the electrical, mechanical and optical components and systems of the M1A1 tanks.

- Work as a team providing oral and written technical instructions to Iraqi students by concurrently translating information and materials as it is presented by GDLS instructors.

- Assist GDLS instructors with class preparation, Student Handouts, Lesson Plan and POI updates as required as well as preparing and presenting the selected presentations.

- Function as an instructor when directed to do so by the GDLS Leadership.

- Assist with administering performance examination and evaluations of Iraqi students as required.

- Interprets/translates written training and other technical materials as required.

May 2005 – July 2009 SOSI and GLS.

Military contracted linguist based in Iraq

-Working as Kurdish & Arabic linguist with the US Army in different locations in Iraq.

- Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings and conferences.

- Transcribe and analyze communications.

- Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.

- Translate foreign language documents that contain not only facts but also abstract language, showing an emerging ability to capture their intended implications.

- Identify and extract information components meeting military info requirements.

- Coordinating and arranging meetings between the US military and the local government officials, local businesses, tribal leaders and local security forces.

May 2004- May 2005

DLI (Defense Language Institute) Monterey, CA

Foreign language instructor

-Teaching (Kurdish & Arabic) to US military personnel.

January 2003- May 2004 Cymer Inc. San Diego, CA

Optics Test Technician III.

• -Set-up, testing, optical modules with different Lasers: 5000, 6000, 7000 Arf & Krf. And XLA .And different wavelength: 193.3680 nm Arf and 248.3271nm Krf.

• Troubleshooting Lasers using Power Supplies, Function generator, Lasers, Oscilloscope.

• Perform a variety of technical tests in the clean room: Base line, Alignment, Cold & Hot BCD, PLT, Lambda Tuning, Performance Verification and Spears Test.

November. 1999-November 2002- OMM Inc.

Manufacturing, R&D and Reliability technician.

• Set-up, troubleshooting and maintaining the testers to test OMM MEMS based optical switches and perform the electrical, Optical and mechanical tests (Von Voff, Insertion Loss, Switch Time, Return Loss, Repeatability, Vibration, Mechanical shock (Impact), ESD, Life Test and Durability test).

• Programming Chambers and performs Thermal cycling, Aging, Thermal shock and Helium Leak test.

• Writing Procedures and reports, Analyzing and verifying all the data before entering the data to the database.

• Failure analysis on failure units using the Microscope, Soldering & de-soldering

• Perform Fiber seal, Fiber coat and Voltage & Angle test in the Clean room.

• Supporting manufacturing line and solving the problems that may happen with the testers or the components.

• Perform a variety of special technical tasks to assemble and test fiber optic switches using Power Supplies, Function generator, Lasers, Oscilloscope, ESD tester, Optical meters Fusion splicer and Spectrum analyzer (OSA) for different wavelengths.

• Perform all the qualification tests (Telecordia 1073 & 1221) and special tests for R&D under engineering directions.

• Prepare and handle fiber optic fibers using fusion-splicer and related equipment, Characterize fiber optic devices under direction of engineers.

May.1998-November 1999

Space Electronics Inc. 4031 Sorento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121

Test Technician

• Electrical testing of components (ICs) on Sentry7, Sentry20, Sentry21, and xincom.

• Bench Test using various test equipment Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Function/Signal generator, and Multi-meter.

• Assisted in Analog to Digital converter testing using Genrad, LTS2020 and TMT ASL-1000.

• Utilized schematics and flow charts to troubleshoot to the component level.(using microscope)

• Programming parts using DATA I/O machines.

• DATA Department: Data pack-out and verification.

• Troubleshooting and internal visual and inspection failures (Die & Wire-bound).

• Working in environmental area such as Pind testing, Fine and Gross Leak, Variable Vibration Frequency, trim leads and Constant Acceleration.

• Assist and support supervisor on production floor such as: Traveler, Data generate, Deltas and observe QA requirements.

EDUCATION:

BS. Computer Science.

• Senior project: Developed a dynamic programming in Pascal.

• Class project: Developed an inventory database program for pharmacy.

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in Arabic, Kurdish & English.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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