Working languages:
English to Swahili
Swahili (monolingual)
English (monolingual)

Nicholaus Mlangwa
Tanzanian Swahili Linguist | Translation, Localization & AI Language Services

Njombe, Tanzania
Local time: 09:16 EAT (GMT+3)

Native in: Swahili 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, Training, Transcription, Copywriting, Native speaker conversation, Terminology management, Linguistic validation, AI training
Expertise
Specializes in:
LinguisticsLinguistic evaluation/cognitive debriefing
IT (Information Technology)Business/Commerce (general)
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
SlangLaw: Contract(s)
Law (general)Law: Taxation & Customs

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates
General rate: 0.07 USD per word / 20 USD per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) Questions asked: 1
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 5
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Experience Years of experience: 8. Registered at ProZ.com: Feb 2026.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
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Software Across, CafeTran Espresso, DeepL, Fluency, LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, OmegaT, Passolo, Smartling, STAR Transit, Swordfish, Trados Online Editor, Translation Workspace, TransSuite2000, Wordbee, Wordfast, XTM

CV/Resume English (PDF)
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
I am a native Swahili Linguist, Localization Specialist, and AI Data Trainer based in Tanzania, with over 8 years of diverse professional experience bridging the gap between English and Swahili digital ecosystems. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to delivering high-precision linguistic solutions, cultural adaptation, and rigorous data validation for global brands, technology platforms, and international organizations. My core expertise lies at the intersection of traditional translation and cutting-edge language technology. I specialize in Language Quality Evaluation (LQE), editing, and proofreading across various domains, with a strong focus on e-commerce, internet technologies, and localized consumer content. As the language landscape evolves, I have also positioned myself as a key contributor to Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancement, actively participating in Large Language Model (LLM) training, data annotation, transcription auditing, and linguistic quality assurance (QA) to ensure natural, context-aware Swahili outputs. Beyond linguistic services, I bring a robust background in Regional Development Planning and Project Coordination. Having served as a coordinator for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community empowerment initiatives, I possess extensive on-the-ground experience in large-scale data collection, open-source research, and cross-cultural communication. This unique combination of community-level field experience and high-level technical expertise allows me to understand the distinct regional nuances, dialects, and socio-economic contexts of the East African market (Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda). Whether handling short-turnaround e-commerce micro-tasks, conducting deep online research, or managing long-term, high-volume localization workflows, I am committed to absolute accuracy, strict adherence to project guidelines, and prompt professional responsiveness. I am fully equipped with a reliable remote workstation and look forward to establishing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with global outsourcers and technology partners.
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Profile last updated
Sep 24



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