Daniel Mwarari
Taunton
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Business Owner and CAT III linguist at Valiant. Proven expertise in customer relationship management and language analysis, enhancing mission success through effective communication and cultural competency. Recognized for outstanding performance in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering exceptional results and fostering strong client connections.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self Employed
Manda Bay, Kenya
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated skills in perseverance, hard work, and customer relations through self-employment.
- Leveraged two years of self-employment experience to improve client interactions.
- Enhanced ability to relate with clientele through direct engagement and service management.
CAT III Swahili/Kikuyu
Valiant
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted interpretation, translation and transcription of spoken, written content in Swahili and kikuyu.
- Worked with US forces in Manda Bay Kenya for 3 years.
- Scored ILR 3/3 for both Kikuyu and Swahili.
- Was able to maintain my TS and NSA clearance always working long hours and whenever needed as mission dictated.
- I understood mission requirements with ease from my military background.
Swahili CAT II analyst (DEA and DOJ)
Mission Essential
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked as a Swahili and Kikuyu language analyst handling translation and transcription and language analysis during live conversations, and recorded media both audio and video.
- Provide accurate meaning of colloquial and street slang.
- I have helped with over $2M cash and over $10M worth of drugs recovered from the streets.
- Provide transcription of voice to text files for legal and indictment procedures for California Department of Justice working closely with a team of DEA agents and legal personnel in charge of the cases.
Healthcare Specialist
Department of Defense (Army) Medical
Boston, MA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Delivered medical assessment services and career guidance to armed service recruits during evaluations.
- Coordinated with personnel from Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard.
- Conducted surveys and briefings to support recruits in their career decisions.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter for outstanding performance.
Emergency Medical Responder
NATO
Kabul , Afghanistan
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered security and emergency care to injured personnel at Role 1 hospital in HQRS and Bagram.
- Provided outpatient medical care and logistical support for medical evacuations to over 40 soldiers, contractors, civilians, and local populations.
- Managed resources and personnel while collaborating with Department of State to fulfill mission objectives.
- Achieved 100% mission success in Train Advise Sustain initiative under Operation Freedom Sentinel by engaging with diverse cultures and dignitaries.
Healthcare Technician
U.S Army reserves
Ft Devens
06.2013 - 04.2018
- As an Emergency care sergeant have participated in various tasked and volunteer medical tasks including training, medical services, cultural and linguist services.
- Missions include state missions in TX, MN, MA, RI and NY.
- Was also selected to provide language and cultural expertise to units deploying to the horn of Africa in Djibouti.
- Have provided medical support to trainees preparing to join military services including JROTC campsites and U.S Military Academy Summer leadership experience in West point.
- Worked closely with other first responders and law enforcement including fire fighters and emergency responders.
- Also perform translation services for DOD personnel during teleconferencing and foreign missions in Africa where Swahili language is applicable including cultural awareness.
Medical Technician
DOD Medical technician, USMEPCOM
Boston, MA
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Delivered medical services and career guidance to armed forces recruits during assessments.
- Coordinated briefings and surveys in collaboration with Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard.
- Enhanced project completion efficiency through teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated inter-service collaboration to improve overall productivity.
Linguist, interpreter, cultural advisor and medic
10th SFG U.S. Army
03.2010 - 06.2013
- I was among the best a cultural advisor and trainer, linguist, and translator.
- I severally deployed with AFRICOM assigned Special Forces teams from 10th SFG in East, central and West Africa.
- Advised commanders including local nation leadership on mission requirements, U.S and local armed forces and civilians.
- My skills and expertise ensured mission success and local acceptance.
- I used my medical skills to gain trust, and gathering intelligence and local rapport.
- I Worked closely with hired local interpreters and checked for accuracy in spoken and written Swahili and other local languages.
Education
Masters Degree - Bioinformatics
Northeastern University
Boston01.2016
Healthcare specialist and Emergency medical technician -
Army medical center and school
Ft Sam Houston, TX01.2010
Masters Degree - Biotechnology
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension
Egerton University
Nakuru, KE01.2005
Skills
- Business development and strategic planning
- Financial management
- Market analysis and operations management
- Customer relationship management
- Patient assessment and direct care
- Laboratory and PCR techniques
- Diagnostic imaging and health information management
- Cultural competency in healthcare
- Patient monitoring and documentation
- Interpretation
- Translation
- Transcription
- Language analysis
- Team collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Cross-cultural communication
References
- Denise Roacho, DEA office supervisor, Orange county, CA, 714-647-4917
- Lindsay Weber, USMEPCOM, Boston office, 781-975-1608
- Benard Cheserem, coworker, translator, friend, 240-838-9704
- Beatus Mushi, linguist, 719-231-1494
- Yussif Isaak, DEA Swahili linguist, 714-365-3337
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Native
Native
kikuyu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
volunteer swahili teacher, manda bay kenya
Timeline
Business Owner
Self Employed
08.2023 - 12.2025
CAT III Swahili/Kikuyu
Valiant
05.2021 - 08.2023
Swahili CAT II analyst (DEA and DOJ)
Mission Essential
11.2018 - 02.2020
Healthcare Specialist
Department of Defense (Army) Medical
04.2017 - 10.2018
Emergency Medical Responder
NATO
04.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Technician
DOD Medical technician, USMEPCOM
07.2013 - 03.2017
Healthcare Technician
U.S Army reserves
06.2013 - 04.2018
Linguist, interpreter, cultural advisor and medic
10th SFG U.S. Army
03.2010 - 06.2013
Masters Degree - Bioinformatics
Northeastern University
Healthcare specialist and Emergency medical technician -
Army medical center and school
Masters Degree - Biotechnology
Kean University
Bachelor’s Degree - Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension
Egerton University