| Translator's name: | wunmi Mah |
| Language pair: | English to German translator |
| Country of residence: | Germany |
| Activity: | Active since 2026 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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Wunmi Mah Freelance Translator (EN - DE) – Medical Technology & Orthopaedics Location: Berlin, Germany Email: wunmimah@gmail.com Professional Summary I am a highly experienced and dedicated English to German translator with over six years of specialised experience in medical technology, orthopaedics, medical devices, and clinical documentation, recognised for delivering clear, accurate, and professionally structured translations that comply with EU regulatory expectations (MDR/IVDR). I specialise in translating large technical documentation packages while ensuring consistency, terminology precision, and optimal readability for end users such as surgeons, technicians, and medical staff. With a background in technical translation and continuous collaboration with medical device manufacturers, I combine linguistic expertise with a deep understanding of medical terminology and device functionality, and I am known for excellent communication, strong reliability, and the ability to manage large scale, deadline driven projects without compromising quality. Core Competencies ● Professional Translation EN - DE (native level German) ● Medical Technology & Orthopaedics Documentation ● Technical manuals (IFUs, user guides, assembly manuals) ● Regulatory & compliance documents (MDR, IVDR) ● Software localisation for medical devices ● Terminology management, glossary creation ● Linguistic quality assurance and consistency checks ● Cross functional collaboration with medical engineers & SMEs ● Research driven terminology verification ● CAT tools: SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Across, Xbench, Memsource ● Large volume project management ● Clear, precise, user oriented writing Professional Experience Freelance Medical Translator (EN - DE) Altagram, Germany | 2022 – 2025 ● Successfully translated hundreds of medical device documents, including product manuals, operating instructions, orthopaedic implant descriptions, regulatory files, risk documentation, and clinical training material. ● Managed multi stage translation projects exceeding 50,000–80,000 words, ensuring consistent terminology and compliance with industry standards. ● Delivered translations for devices such as: joint implants, orthopaedic instruments, mobility systems, imaging devices, diagnostic tools, rehabilitation equipment, and surgical navigation systems. ● Localised multilingual software interfaces for medical devices, ensuring intuitive and safety oriented wording. ● Built and maintained extensive client specific glossaries and termbases for accuracy across long term projects. ● Performed full linguistic quality control, including proofreading, terminology standardisation, cross file consistency, and layout verification. ● Maintained a professional reputation for 100% on time delivery, responsiveness, and proactive communication with clients. ● Provided guidance to clients on text optimisation, terminology preferences, and documentation structure. German Translator – Medical Devices & Healthcare Technology (Freelance Contract) Lingolution GmbH, Germany | 2020 – 2022 ● Translated a wide range of medical documentation, including technical datasheets, surgical instrument guides, safety information, sterilisation instructions, and maintenance manuals. ● Collaborated extensively with product engineers and QA teams to clarify terminology and ensure accuracy regarding device components, functions, and safety requirements. ● Performed linguistic and functional UI testing for device software and patient-facing applications. ● Ensured that translations adhered to EU MDR regulations, including terminology alignment with legal, clinical, and safety terminology frameworks. ● Created terminology databases that reduced revision time and improved linguistic consistency across large documentation sets. ● Streamlined the translation workflow and improved overall quality, reducing client-requested revisions by over 30%. Technical Translator & Documentation Assistant (EN - DE) Absolute Translations, United Kingdom | 2018 – 2020 ● Supported technical translators in translating manuals for electromechanical devices, surgical tools, and orthopaedic aids. ● Translated training material, safety documentation, clinical instructions, and assembly descriptions under supervision. ● Conducted terminology research and contributed to the creation of extensive bilingual medical technology termbases. ● Performed QA checks including proofreading, formatting alignment, cross referencing of figures and diagrams, and terminology consistency validation. ● Gained foundational experience in medical writing norms, controlled language principles, and documentation structure. ● Built strong knowledge in orthopaedics terminology, biomechanics vocabulary, and device functionality descriptions. Education Master’s Degree in Translation University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Graduated: 2016 Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics University of Bonn, Germany | Graduated: 2013 CAT Tools ● Trados Studio ● memoQ ● Across ● Xbench ● Memsource Languages ● English: Fluent ● German: Native | |
