Muhammad Ali Siddiqui

(“Ali Siddiqui”)
R: R-12, Ahsanabad H. Project, Malir-Korangi Link Road, Malir City, Karachi. Postcode: 75050, Pakistan.
C: (92) 3456143056 E: siddiqui@mail2world.com, F: Ali_Siddiqui I: Ali_Siddiqui S: siddiqui3456143056

Why should you hire me?

(1) Because of my professional Knowledge and Experience, I fit for the job.
(2) I have a higher degree of Professional Integrity and Fairness (3) I Take Ownership of the job
(4) Add value to the job performed by me (5) A comprehensive list of satisfied prestigious national and multinational clients.

Translator Editor Content Writer

Professional Summary
1. Bilingual translator – English <> Urdu
2. More than 13 years of experience in the field of Financial, Legal, Medical and general documents
3. Adept in accurately assessing the context of material, and translating it in an understandable and appropriate way.
4. Highly skilled in Financial Terminology and Processes, helping clients to better understand their rights and position.
5. Websites and financial reports of Dawood Hercules, HUBCO Power (HUBCO), Pakistan Telecommunications Co. Ltd.(PTCL), Philip Morris (Pakistan)
Ltd, Shell (Pakistan) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank , K-Electric Limited, Toyota Motor Company – Workshop & Owner’s Manuals, YouTube - “YouTube
Data Processing Terms (Urdu ), Brig (R) Mumtaz Khalid – “History of Karakoram Highway” (700 pages book)

Core Competencies
 Highly skilled and experienced Translator with a strong background in translating, proofreading and editing of Financial documents both in
English / Urdu languages.
 Bring forth an excellent command of these languages and a proven record of impeccable translating, proofreading, editing and translating.
 Adept in accurately assessing the context of material, and translating it in an understandable and appropriate way.
 Highly skilled in Financial Terminology and Processes, helping clients to better understand their rights and position.
 Believe in work ethics and a commitment to efficiency and integrity.
 Excellent Problem-solving, Analytical & Project Management
 Assertiveness
 Cultural Awareness & Intelligence
 Time Management & Multitasking
 Analysis & Research
 Self-Management & Self-Motivation

List of Prestigious Satisfied Clients

Abbott Laboratories Ltd. - Newsletter and other product/process literature)
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) - Press Releases,
Aga Khan Development Network - Diamond Jubilee Celebration articles, Newsletters, Press Releases, Website Content, Survey
 Aga Khan National Council for Pakistan Forms, Processes, and different other material
 Aga Khan Education Services (AKES,P)
 Aga Khan University / Hospital (AKU/H)
Dawood Hercules - Financial Reports and AGM Notices
Family Education Services Foundation (FESF) - Training Material,
Friesland Campina (formerly Engro Foods) - Product Guide, Press Release and different material,
Funverks Global - Training Material,
Google - Press Releases,
Hilton Pharma - Training Material
Huawei Consumer Business Group - Press Release, etc.
Hub Power Company Ltd (HUBCO). - Financial Reports & AGM Notices
Hub Power Holdings Ltd. - Financial Reports & AGM Notices,
Hub Power Services Ltd. - Financial Reports & AGM Notices,
Jazz,/Jazz Cash - Press Releases
K-Electric Limited - Website content, Financial Reports and Press Releases
JazzCash / MobiCash (Formerly) - Website and product material
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) - CSR Program / Financial Reports, AGM Notices & Press Releases
Shaheen Airways - Press Releases
Stimulus - Website Content, Product Literature, etc.
Thar Energy Ltd. - Financial Reports & AGM Notices
Ufone (Pak Telecom Mobile Limited) - Website content
VEON Limited - Press Releases
YouTube - “YouTube Data Processing Terms” (Urdu )
Brig (R) Mumtaz Khalid - “History of Karakoram Highway” (700 pages book)
KUZA Ventures/ Yasmeen Asghar, HR Consultant - HR Manuals, Employee Handbooks, SOPs, IT Policies, Forms

3. Professional Experience
 Worked for Located at Performed As From… To
Syntax Communications Karachi, Translation and Content Writing Content Head 2015 Present
Pakistan
TNI Communications Karachi, Translation, Content Writing, Proofreading Translation Executive Jan’2014 Dec’2014
Pakistan
Telniasoft (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi, HR activities, process-writing, presentations-making etc. HR Manager/Policy Jan’2013 Apr’2013
Pakistan Analyst
Bulls Eye DDB Karachi, Translation of different material Freelance Translator May’2013 Dec’2013
Pakistan
The Brand Partnership Karachi, Translation of different material Translation Executive Mar’2011 Dec’ 2012
Pakistan
The Aga Khan University Karachi, Translation of different material Consultant Media Exec. Nov’201 Feb’2011
Pakistan
The Nation London (Bur. Office) Karachi, Translation, News/Feature Writing Senior Sub-Editor Apr’2010 Dec’2010
Pakistan
Victoria Plus English Karachi, Editorial Services Sub-Editor Mar’2007 Mar’2010
Pakistan
Pakistan Post (Monthly) Karachi, Editorial Services Sub-Editor Mar’2007 Mar’2010
Pakistan
The Brand Crew Karachi, Translation/Content Writing Freelance Translator Mar’2007 To present
Pakistan
Toyota Indus Karachi, Translation of Owner/Workshop Manuals-Toyota Joint Venture with Friend Oct’ 2007 -
Pakistan
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Karachi, Translation of Owner/Workshop Manuals-Suzuki Joint Venture with Friend Oct’ 2007 -
Pakistan
JWT Karachi, Budgeting, Planning, Implementation, Purchasing & Senior Manager-IT Jan’2001 Jul’2006
Pakistan Deployment, Liaison with Regional Office Systems
JWT/Asiatic (Now JWT Grey) Karachi, Budgeting, Planning, Procurement, Installation, Eng- Sr. Manager, IT-Systems Jan’2001 Jul’2006
Pakistan User Training, etc.
Asiatic Advertising (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi, Various task on different positions Served on var. positions Apr’1983 Dec’2000
Pakistan

Various organizations Karachi, Pakistan Various tasks on different positions Served on

various positions Dec’1979 Apr’1983

4. Academic Education
Completed from Located at Degree/Diploma/Certifica Core Subjects Yea
te r
PIMSAT Institute of Higher Karachi, EMBA (MIS) Network Security Essentials, Advanced Computer Networking, Structure 2006
Education Pakistan Programming Using C, Strategic Management & Information Systems,
Strategic Management, Management Information Systems, Total Quality
Management, Business Process Reengineering, Principles of Management,
Business Communication
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pk. Graduation Accountancy, Auditing, Material Management, Industrial & Production 1993
Management, Advertising & Sales Promotion
Karachi Board of Intermediate Edu. Karachi, Intermediate (Commerce) Accounting, Business Methods & Correspondence, Economics & Commercial 1987
Pakistan Geography
Karachi Board of Secondary Edu. Karachi, Matriculation (Science) Mathematics Advanced, Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Social Stueds 1976
Pakistan

5. Technical Education
Completed from Located at Degree / Diploma / Certificate Year
LAMDA Consulting (SDC Karachi, Specialized Human Resource Management 2009
Partners) Pakistan
CCEE-NED University Karachi, Advanced Project Management 2006
Pakistan
JWT Karachi, “The Art of Communicating” 2004
Pakistan
Pakistan Institute of Management Karachi, “How to Develop Information Systems Policies & Procedures?” 2004
(PIM) Pakistan
Pakistan Institute of Management Karachi, Effective Disaster Recovery Planning for Information System Infrastructure 2004
(PIM) Pakistan
ISACA* (Pakistan Chapter) Karachi, Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) Review Course 2002
Pakistan
Computer Training & Testing Karachi, Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) 2000 2002
Center (CTTC) Pakistan
IBM Pakistan Karachi, Lotus Domino (Server) / Notes (Client) Adminstration 2002
Pakistan
Adamson University Karachi, Fundamentals of E-Commerces 2002
Pakistan
Ora-Tech Educational Services Karachi, Oracle Developer 2000 2000
Pakistan
NETS-The Computer Training Karachi, Specialized Networking 1998
Center Pakistan
Micro Innovations & Technologies Karachi, Visual FoxPro 1998
(MIT) Pakistan
Petroman Karachi, LAN / UNIX Installation & Support 1997
Pakistan

7. Publications
Title of Write up / Feature / Articles Date / Year Publication Link
 “Muashary mein barhta hua adm bardasht awr tashaddut 14 Aug’ 16 Daily Jehan Pakistan, Karachi -
ka unsasr” – An article, in Urdu Language, expressing concern over
intolerance, elements of violence and their causes, etc.
“Junaid Jamshed – Tehreem, Taqseer, Tarheem” – An 2015 Liverostrum www.liverostrum.com /junaid-jamshed-
article, in Urdu Language, discussing various pros and cons of favoring (Online News Agency) tehreem-taqseer-tarheem/ 13729.html
or opposing JJ on a controversial religious statement.
Azaab-e-Bebakarti – An article in Urdu language pi- pointing the 2015 Liverostrum www.liverostrum.com /junaid-jamshed-
various causes of financial stablibility, unrestness and their solutions. (Online News Agency) tehreem-taqseer-tarheem/ 13729.html
In fact, the current wave of dearness is a torment!
Ibba Gujjar aur Namaaloom Afraad – An article in Urdu 2015 Liverostrum http://www.liverostrum.com/ibbagujjar
language discussing the various reasons for Pakistani film industry fall, (Online News Agency) aurnamaaloomafraad/16008.html
short-sightedness of the people at the helm of affairs of this industry, a
comparison of the use of the same tool by the Hollywood filmmakers,
Bollywood filmmakers and their Pakistani counterparts.
“Urdu Zaban Kay Nifaz Kay Liye Hikmat Amli” – An article 11 Oct’ 15 Daily Jinnah, Karachi
in Urdu language proposing a strategy for the promotion of Urdu
language in the country.

"Ibba Gujjar" – An article in Urdu language – In fact a a previous 2008 Daily Victoria Plus (Urdu),
version of article “Ibba Gujjar aur Namaaloom Afraad” Karachi

"Year 2000 and The Govt of Pakistan" – An article in English January , 1999 Computerworld Pakistan,
language drawing government’s attention towards Millennium bug Karachi
problem and take necessary steps.
"Look! What makes your system slow" – An article in English November 15, 1998 Computerworld Pakistan,
language discussing various aspects causing someone’s computer Karachi
system slow.
"We are ready to join the party but where is the October 15, 1997 Computerworld Pakistan,
hardware?" – An article in English language drawing attention of Karachi
Pakistani community towards the importance of manufacturing
computer hardware locally in addition to making and exporting
software products.
"Muhabbat Shah Warsi" – Biographical Article in Urdu language 1987 "Wadi-e-Malir" (Book),
about a Muslim saint. Takhleeq
Academy Malir, Karachi
And various Letters to Editors in different newspapers on different dates

8. Projects Completed
Project Nature Location Year
Rolled out Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) / Business A plan to recover data and infrastructure in case of disaster Across JWT
Continuity Planning (BCP) and continue business activities till such time the whole
data / infrastructure is recovered all business activities are
restored as normal.
Rolled out Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliant project In compliance of the SOX Act passed by the US Parliament Across JWT
to curb the financial transaction resulting in terrorism
financing.
Rolled out Electronic Leave Application (eLAP) System A computer-based to approve/disapprove leave applications Head Office,
and keep record of the leave availed by each and individual Karachi
employee.
Rolled out Electronic Attendance Management (eLAM) System A computer-based system to record employee’s attendance Across JWT
or absent as well as their outdoor visits to clients/media/
suppliers.
Rolled out Electronic Timesheet An electronic system to record time spent by each employee Across JWT &
on each task assigned to him/her Conquest, Karachi
Rolled out xxxxx Company’s own system to replace iADAMS Across JWT
Rolled out iADAMS A computer-based integrated system encompassing Across JWT
accounts, media, and production system
Created Virtual Private Network (VPN) To give access to Lahore branch to Lotus Domino / Across JWT
iADAMS, the systems running at Head Office, Karachi.
Setup Thompson Media A sister concern of JWT at the same floor complete with IT Head Office, 2004
and Voice system, eLAP, eLAP, eLAM and Timesheet Karachi
Supervised Network setup (Data & Voice) Complete set up at 20,000 sq.ft at 4th Floor, ABN Amro Head Office, 2002
Building (Now Faysal Bank Building), Abdullah Haroon Karachi
Road
Created Workgroup Environment Comprised of Lotus Domino (Server) and Lotus Notes Across JWT 2002
(Workstation) for email and repository of Company’s
intellectual assets for the benefit of the employees.
Setup full-fledged IT Department, LAN (then Asiatic Complete setup at Branch Office Lahore 1996
Advertising)
Setup full-fledged IT Department, LAN (then Asiatic Complete setup at 2nd Floor, Finlay House, I.I. Chundrigar Head Office, 1996
Advertising) Rd. Karachi

9. Awards & Appreciations

S Competition Name Topic / Event Organizers Position/Award Year
 #
1. Essay Writing Govt. Boy Second School, #1, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi. Second 1974
2. Essay Writing Govt. Boy Second School, #1, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi. Third 1974
3. Chart-Making “Sindh Through The Century: Govt. Boy Second School, #1, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi. Certificate 1974
4. Essay Writing Govt. Boy Second School, #1, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi. Certificate 1974
5. - Annual Increments Asiatic Advertising(Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi Performance Award

Overall 6 promotions during period of 17 years

10. IT Presentations & Proposals

Topic Purpose Location Date/Year
Business Process Outsourcing To pitch different clients Telniasoft, Karachi 2006
Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance Highlighting the 34 points of the Act to the local management JWT, Karachi
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan Proposing a plan to meet the emergency situation arising due to various JWT, Karachi
reason
IT Review & Plans for 2005-06 On the visit of Regional Technology Director, Asia-Pacific JWT, Karachi Dec’ 2005
IT Review & Plans for 2005 On the visit of Regional Technology Director, Central Asia Sub-Region JWT, Karachi July’ 2005
Electronic Leave & Attendance Management Proposing the deployment of computer-based Leave & Attendance JWT, Karachi Aug’ 2005
System (eLAM) Management
Electronic Timesheet Highlighting the importance and different aspects of Electronic Timesheet JWT, Karachi Aug’ 2005
Digital Studio Review of the existing setup as well as proposing new requirements at JWT, Nepal 2003
Central Asia IT Meet at Katmandu
Year 2003-Plans & Updates Review and updates for the Year 2003 at Central Asia IT Meet at JWT, Nepal 2003
Katmandu
Millennium-The Change Over Highlight the pros & cons of the Millennium Change Over, Asiatic, Karachi 1999

11. Managerial Accomplishments

 Setup I.T. Administration and Maintenance Guidelines
 Prepared Strategic Planning and Implementation of IT Infrastructure, compatible with ‘Regional’ and ‘Global’ Standards and Strategies
 Implemented Licensed software policy across the JWT Pakistan offices
 Developed and Regulated Group IT Policies ranging from Hardware, Software, Messaging, Internet use and Security
 Prepared Disaster Recover / Business Continuity Plans – Development, Testing and Implementation across the JWT Pakistan offices
 Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance – to make sure that all the 34 points are met.
 Assisted Management in generating IT or Technology driven business opportunities
 Negotiated and Executed Legal Agreements/Contracts for the Management to standardized hardware, software and services including WAN technologies

Proficiencies
Urdu (Native)
English
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Office (Urdu Unicode Fonts)
InPage (Urdu Software)

Translation Speed
2,000 Words per Day

Total Number of Words Translated So far

2 Million Words

Overseas Travels
 UAE (Dubai)
 Sri Lank (Colombo)
 Thailand (Bangkok)
 Nepal (Katmandu)

Overseas Travels
 Karachi Translation Society
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02-November-1962
Nationality: Pakistani
Marital Status: Married

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Name: Muhammad Ali Siddiqui
Phone number: (92) 345 614 3056
Email: siddiqui@mail2world.com
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