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Faheem Ahmadzai

Savannah,GA

Summary

Dynamic Linguist Analyst with over 10 years of experience in translation and interpretation for U.S. military operations, notably with Mission Essential LLC and Torden LLC. Expert in SIGINT, live translation, and oral interpretation complemented by strong cultural advising skills. Recognized for excellence with multiple certificates of appreciation, enhancing mission success through precise communication and cultural insights.

Served Intelligence and Military clients to support U.S. Defense Department Missions in Afghanistan and to support TSA and GR Missions at HAAF. Expertise in analytic translation, media translation analyzes, cryptologic, interpretation and transcription, GST, deciphering, and coding of the target languages to English. Looking to leverage proven linguistic and Intelligence skills in the position of Pashto/Dari/Farsi Linguist/Translator Analyst.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Linguist Analyst

Torden LLC
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Supported TSA and GR Missions at HAAF 'Hunter Army Airfield'.
  • Translated and transcribed Pashto, Dari, and Farsi SIGINT Signals into UIS database.
  • Provided clients with insight, suggestion, and clarification of complex spoken languages in a dialogue ensuring accurate representation of source material in target languages.
  • Received 2 Certificates of Appreciation and Mission Accomplishment.
  • Received a letter of recommendation from Torden LLC Managing Member.

Linguist Analyst

Mission Essential LLC
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Worked as Translator Analyst with TF 85 MISTF-A at NKC 'New Kabul Compound', Kabul City.
  • Analyze, scan, and code audio and video recording of media products for clarity of voice and imaging quality.
  • Also, worked as Linguist Analyst with SOJTF-A at MUD office, Bagram Air Base, Bagram Province and at AOB Central office at Camp Dahlki, FOB Shank, Logar province.
  • Analytic translation, interpretation, GST and deciphering of Signal Intelligence Communication System (SIGINT).

Linguist Analyst and Cultural Adviser

Mission Essential
10.2012 - 04.2014
  • Translation and interpretation of intelligence sources for Special Operation Task Force CJSOTR-A at Camp Wood, FOB Ghazni, Ghazni Province.
  • Schedule and manage private and official meetings between team and sources include Afghan Government Officials and Local Leaders.
  • Provided Linguistic and Interpretation support to CIST - 15 Team at ECP 1, Bagram Air Base, Bagram Province.
  • Live translation of Radio ICOM communication to SOJTF-A at JAF Base, Jalalabad Province.
  • Provided clients with cultural aspects of engagement with sources and to understand meaning of signs, movements, and gestures during communication.

• Received Linguistic Accomplishment and Appreciation Certificate of Mission Enduring Freedom from MEP 'Mission Essential'.

Linguist Analyst and Cultural Adviser

Mission Essential
02.2010 - 02.2011
  • Provided linguistic support and cultural advising to HTT 'Human Terrain Team' Research Analyst's.
  • Provided interpretation and translation of target languages into English during survey of Afghan general population and during private and official meetings of Government officials, local and tribal leaders, and intelligence sources to support USMC RCT-2 mission at Camp Leatherneck and at Base Del-Aram 2, Helmand Provence.
  • Provided linguistic support to communicate local languages to U.S. Armed Forces and performed interpretation during field missions and during official meetings.
  • Scan and translate transcripts of target languages into English for intelligence team. Provided cultural advice and awareness to the team analysts during the survey to better achieve the goal of their missions.
  • Received honor recommendation letter from Research Analyst Team Leader.
  • Honored as excellent linguist for teamwork, linguistic skills, job and mission performance by HTT 'Human Terrain Team' and MEP 'Mission Essential Personal'.

Education

Diploma - Cyber Security

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
05-2024

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
12-2016

High School Diploma -

Maywand Experimental High School
Kabul, Afghanistan
03-1996

Skills

  • Excellent linguistic skills
  • Translate and transcribe Native Pashto, Native Dari and Native Farsi to English
  • Fluency in of target languages
  • More than 10 years of analytic Interpretation experience of the target languages including:
  • Live translation of Radio ICOM, Live Missions, Intelligence Signals, and analytic translation of target languages in the SIGINT System
  • Expertise in processing Media products for clarity and quality including prerecorded Audio, Video, and live broadcasts of Radio and TV programs
  • Excellent proficiency in working with US Government Intelligence Service, 'USMC, US Army, and US Special Forces in the level of Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret
  • Excellent Basic and Intermediate computer skills include internet research, computer and information technology, and MS Office products "Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook"
  • Advanced English reading, Writing, speaking, and communication skills
  • Achieved academic goal in formal education in the level of GED, Associate of Art 'Business Administration and Management' and Diploma in Cyber-security with highest GPA possible

Timeline

Linguist Analyst

Torden LLC
04.2019 - 04.2022

Linguist Analyst

Mission Essential LLC
05.2017 - 12.2018

Linguist Analyst and Cultural Adviser

Mission Essential
10.2012 - 04.2014

Linguist Analyst and Cultural Adviser

Mission Essential
02.2010 - 02.2011

Diploma - Cyber Security

Savannah Technical College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Ohlone College

High School Diploma -

Maywand Experimental High School