Mahmoud Adel
Trilingual Professional in Tokyo · DTP Specialist · Interpreter
About Me
As a trilingual professional fluent in Arabic, Japanese, and English, I've built strong experience in interpretation across Egypt and Japan. I volunteer regularly and help bridge cross-cultural communication.
Currently working in DTP operations and Arabic QC, I bring precision and attention to detail to every project. My background lets me adapt across a wide range of business needs.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Nationality
Egyptian
Current Role
SHAMS Co., Ltd.
Work Experience
May 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs
EDJ Translation Company
Arabic Interpreter & Translator
Arabic interpretation and translation services on a project-by-project basis.
Sep 2025 - Present · 9 mo
SHAMS Co., Ltd.
DTP Operator & Arabic QC
DTP operations for multilingual documents and Arabic translation QC. Also handle company server administration and IT support — hardware troubleshooting and device maintenance.
Apr 2026 - Present · 2 mo
BeBorn Inc.
On-Call Interpreter (Arabic / Japanese)
24/7 on-call telephone interpretation service. Real-time Arabic-Japanese interpretation for emergencies, hospital visits, real estate offices, utility companies, and various business communications. Contract role alongside current position at SHAMS.
Skills
Server Administration
IT Support & Repair
Windows Setup & Deployment
PC Building & Hardware
DTP (InDesign / Illustrator)
Arabic Translation QC
Simultaneous Interpretation
Gaming & Tech Expertise
Education & Certifications
Education
2024 - 2025 · 1 yr
Tokyo Language and Culture Academy
Japanese Language Studies
2017 - 2022 · 4 yrs
Benha University
Faculty of Arts — Japanese Language & Literature
2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs
Elmasryeen High School
High School Diploma
Certifications
2026
CLF-C02AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2025
Fortinet Certified Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Languages
Arabic
NativeJapanese
FluentEnglish
FluentFreelance & Volunteer
Youth Synergy Chiangmai 2025Thailand
Dec 2025Traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to join the Southeast Asia & Asia-Pacific Youth Forum — an international exchange program connecting young professionals across the region.
Hilton Hotel Call Center Internship
Oct 2022Japanese customer support at the Hilton hotel reservation call center.
EgyCon Anime Convention — Interpreter
Mar 2022English/Japanese interpretation at the anime convention.
ESPESL — Interpreter
Mar 2022Arabic/Japanese interpretation for the Egyptian Association for Economics, Statistics and Legislation.
Cairo International Book Fair
Feb 2022Radio interpretation (Arabic/Japanese) at the international book fair.
Japan Foundation at Benha University
Dec 2021Interpretation for an international exchange event (Arabic/Japanese).
Social Media Marketing Freelancer
2015 - 2022Social media promotion campaigns and account security management.