Member since Sep '05

Working languages:
English to Somali
Somali to English
English to Maay Maay
Maay Maay to English

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Abraham Abukar
Somali & Maay linguist | DoD clearance

Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
Local time: 23:52 EDT (GMT-4)

Native in: Somali (Variants: Maxaa Tiri, Maay Maay) , English Native in English, Maay Maay Native in Maay Maay
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Translations done right - on time, every time.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Desktop publishing, Training, Subtitling, Voiceover (dubbing), Software localization, Website localization, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
Education / PedagogyGovernment / Politics
Human ResourcesInsurance
Law (general)Law: Contract(s)
LinguisticsManufacturing
Medical (general)Other

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 71, Questions answered: 119
Blue Board entries made by this user  82 entries

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Glossaries Explanation: Waa heshiis uu dhexmaro dayn-qaate iyo amaah-bixiye. Dayntu waxay noqon kartaa dayn guri ama dayn arday qaato.
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Somali National University, Mogadisho, Somali & DeVry University, Decatur, GA, U S A
Experience Years of experience: 34. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2004. Became a member: Sep 2005.
Credentials English to Somali ()
English to Somali ()
English to Somali (Afka-Hooyo)
English to Somali (Georgia Department Human Resources)
Somali to English (Georgia Department Of Human Resources)


Memberships ATA, Afka-Hooyo, NAJIT, AAIT
TeamsSomali Team
Software Adobe Acrobat, Indesign, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, All microsoft products, MemoQ 2015, PDF, Trados 2015, WordFast, Powerpoint, Trados Studio, Wordfast
Forum posts 44 forum posts
CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
Bio

Somali Translator & Interpreter – Ibrahim Abukar

📍 Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 📞 +1-404-955-2000 | ✉️ [email protected] | Skype/Google Talk: imabukar

About Me

I am a native Somali and Maay Maay linguist with over 21 years of professional experience as a translator, interpreter, proofreader, voice-over artist, and language consultant. My work is defined by accuracy, reliability, and cultural precision. I have never missed a deadline, and I pride myself on clear communication, confidentiality, and delivering exceptional results on time, every time.

Core Services

  • Translation & Localization (English ↔ Somali & Maay Maay)

  • Interpreting: Legal, medical, government, and conference settings (in-person, telephonic, remote/Zoom)

  • Proofreading & Editing

  • Voice-over & Media projects

  • Language Proficiency Testing & Assessment

Qualifications & Certifications

  • ACTFL-Certified Somali Proficiency Tester (since 2009) – Conducting Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI) for LTI and DLI.

  • Qualified Court Interpreter – State of Georgia.

  • K-12 Business Education Teaching Certificate – State of Georgia.

  • Somali Language Consultant – National Foreign Language Services, University of Maryland.

  • Member: ATA (American Translators Association), AAIT, NAJIT.

Education

  • MSc, Network & Telecommunications Management – Keller Graduate School of Management

  • BS, Information Technology – DeVry University, Decatur, GA

  • BA, Accounting & Business Administration – Somali National University

Professional Experience

  • Freelance Translator & Interpreter – Since 1991

  • Court & Legal Work – U.S. courts, immigration, administrative hearings, and law enforcement (including Title III monitoring).

  • Government & Defense – Former DoD linguist, holding Active Secret Security Clearance.

  • Education Sector – 15 years with DeKalb County Schools as ESOL instructor and interpreter.

  • Community Media – Founder and host of “Qaran Radio” (Somali Community Radio, WATB 1420 AM, Atlanta) since 2000.

Why Work With Me

✔️ 21+ years of proven expertise in translation and interpreting.

✔️ Culturally accurate, precise, and confidential language services.

✔️ Certified, court-qualified, and security-cleared professional.

✔️ Flexible and responsive — available for urgent and complex projects.

Keywords

Somali Translator | Somali Interpreter | Maay Maay | English ↔ Somali | Legal Translation | Court Interpreter | Somali OPI Tester | Proofreader | Voice-over | Somali Linguist

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 89
PRO-level pts: 71

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Finance (general)4
Law (general)4
Other4
Law: Contract(s)3
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