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Rishani M Gunasinghe

Rishani M Gunasinghe

Talawatugoda, Sri Lanka,Nasu, Tochigi, Japan

Summary

Detail-oriented, highly experienced patent, medical, and scientific translator with a robust academic background, including a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the prestigious Osaka University, Japan. Over 20 years of success delivering accurate, high-quality translations for the patent, medical, clinical research, and pharmaceutical industries. Fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1), English, and Sinhalese. Committed to linguistic precision, scientific integrity, and client satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Technical Translator/Editor

Self-employed
Talawatugoda
09.2018 - Current
  • Patent specifications and global patent prosecution-related documents
  • Medical translations

Clinical Documents: case reports, patient records, discharge summaries, lab reports, etc.;

Pharmaceutical Content: drug leaflets, dosage instructions, clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms, etc.;

Regulatory Documents: submissions to health authorities, etc.;

Medical Research: journal articles, abstracts, theses, systematic reviews, etc.;

Medical Device Documentation: user manuals, labeling, installation guides, etc.; and

Educational Materials: patient guides, training manuals for healthcare professionals, etc.

Freelance Immigration & Business Translator/Editor

Self-employed
Talawatugoda
04.2018 - Current
  • Immigration-related translations for the Immigration Bureau of Japan

Patent Technology Specialist/Translator/Edidor

SHIMIZU PATENT OFFICE
Tsukuba
04.2000 - 09.2018
  • Translated, edited, and prepared Japanese patent specifications for international filing.
  • Conducted quality checks on patent documents and correspondences.
  • Managed global patent prosecution from application to allowance, including office action responses.
  • Edited and translated international Japanese patent prosecution documents and communications with foreign counterparts.
  • Developed standardized English templates for technical and clerical tasks.
  • Authored in-house English Translation Manuals, still being utilized by the firm.
  • Recruited and trained new translators, editors, and patent technology specialists.
  • Executed content creation for company website and branding initiatives including the company slogan creation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry

OSAKA PREFECTURE UNIVERSITY
Osaka, Japan
01.2000

Japanese Language Proficiency Exam NS1 (IKKYU (Highest Level)) -

OSAKA JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION CENTER
Osaka, Japan
03-1990

Ph.D. - Medical Sciences

OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Tsukuba, Japan
03-2000

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Tsukuba, Japan
03-1996

Skills

  • Linguistic proficiency in English, Japanese, and Sinhalese
  • Technical & Linguistic Tools (Microsoft Office Suite, CAT Tools: Wordfast, Terminology Tools: MeDRA etc, Cloud Platforms: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Typing/IME: Japanese IME
  • Scientific and business writing skills
  • Pleasing personality, strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • English language teaching
  • Creative and artistic skills: chorister, painter
  • Wildlife and Nature Photography: National Geographic-Recognized Wildlife Photographer
  • Environmental advocacy through volunteering in conservation efforts and visual storytelling

Affiliations

  • Highest results at the GCE O/L National Examination, Holy Family Convent, Colombo 4
  • Head Prefect, Holy Family Convent, Colombo 4
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1 – Highest Level)
  • National Standard Exam for Foreign Students (Japan)
  • Valedictorian, Osaka Prefecture University, Faculty of Agriculture
  • Japanese Permanent Residency
  • Japanese Driver’s License (Gold Status)
  • Recognized Wildlife Photographer, Editor’s Choice – National Geographic 2018

Timeline

Freelance Technical Translator/Editor

Self-employed
09.2018 - Current

Freelance Immigration & Business Translator/Editor

Self-employed
04.2018 - Current

Patent Technology Specialist/Translator/Edidor

SHIMIZU PATENT OFFICE
04.2000 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry

OSAKA PREFECTURE UNIVERSITY

Japanese Language Proficiency Exam NS1 (IKKYU (Highest Level)) -

OSAKA JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION CENTER

Ph.D. - Medical Sciences

OSAKA UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Rishani M Gunasinghe