Director & Lead Linguist, Tetum Solution Ltd
Originally from Timor-Leste and now based in the United Kingdom, I am a highly qualified linguist with a career spanning over two decades. Since August 2013, I have operated as a professional translator and interpreter in the UK, specialising in Tetum, Fataluku, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Professional Credentials & Security
I am a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) approved linguist and a registered Police Approved Interpreter and Translator (PAIT). My work in high-security environments is supported by an Enhanced DBS and NPPV Level 3 Clearance, permitting me to provide services to all UK Police Forces, including the Metropolitan Police.
Academic Background
My linguistic precision is underpinned by a robust academic foundation:
Career Trajectory
My experience in the field began in 2003 with the Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste, where I served as a translator and interpreter for the Global Fund. In this role, I facilitated communication between the Ministry and international stakeholders, translating complex health and legal documentation and interpreting high-level executive meetings.
Since 2013, I have applied this expertise within the UK, delivering culturally nuanced and technically accurate interpreting and translation services across the legal, medical, and public sectors.
Linguistic Proficiency
