Disciple Sian

Trilingual Interpreter & Translator | IT Professional | Social Worker

To Inform People and Transform Lives as we serve them with Head and Heart combined to achieve our goal of protecting the world's most vulnerable and less fortunate people with One Voice, One Mind, and One Dream by Restoring Hope and Rebuilding Lives.

About Me

With over 25 years of experience in IT and language services, I specialize in bridging cultural and technological gaps. As a trilingual professional fluent in English, Burmese, and Zomi, I provide interpretation and translation services while leveraging my technical expertise to develop digital solutions for communities.

My work spans across court interpretation, USCIS services, medical translation, IT support, social work, and spiritual coaching. I am passionate about using technology as a tool for community development and empowerment.

Specialties

Court Interpretation USCIS & DHS Medical Translation IT Support Social Services Spiritual Coaching Web Development Community Development

Awards & Recognition

Humanitarian Excellence
2012

Humanitarian Award

Hartford Academy, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (2012)

Recognized for exceptional contribution to refugee communities through education and technology initiatives.

Education

  • Doctorate, D.Min
    Oral Roberts University (2017-2021)
  • M.A, Theology
    Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School (2005-2007)
  • Post Graduate, Strategic Business IT
    Myanmar Computer Company (2005-2006)

Languages

English Professional Working
Burmese Native
Zomi Native

Skills & Expertise

Language Expertise

Interpretation 95%
Translation 95%
Legal Terminology 90%
Medical Terminology 85%

Technical Skills

HTML/CSS 90%
WordPress & CMS 85%
Web Hosting & Administration 80%
Mobile App Development 75%

Social Service Skills

Case Management 90%
Training & Development 95%
Community Organization 85%
Cultural Orientation 95%

Office Software

Microsoft Word 95%
Microsoft Excel 85%
Microsoft PowerPoint 90%
Coral Draw & Page Maker 80%

Social Media

Facebook Management 90%
Twitter 85%
YouTube 75%
LinkedIn 80%

Community Service

Project Management 85%
Cultural Awareness 95%
Spiritual Coaching 90%
Refugee Assistance 90%

Professional Experience

2023 - Present

Zomi Bible Translator

United States

Working on the Zomi Bible Translation Project to make religious texts accessible to Zomi-speaking communities.

2018 - Present

Zomi & Burmese Language Specialist

ZomiDictionary.com, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Developing an English to Zomi & Zomi to English online dictionary with features including abbreviated words, multi-word phrases, and comprehensive search functionality.

2018 - Present

Trilingual-Interpreter

Zomi Language, LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Providing professional interpretation and translation services between English, Burmese, and Zomi languages for various contexts including legal, medical, and community settings.

2016 - Present

Founder

ZomiLyrics, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Leading a voluntary project that has collected and cataloged over 976 Zomi lyrics, contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage through music.

2000 - Present

Founder

Zomi.net, Global

Established and maintain Zomi.net, providing web hosting, free email services, and social networking since Y2K. Manage domain email accounts and technical services.

1999 - Present

Founder & Secretary

Zomi Computer and Internet Association, Global

Established to elevate Information and Communications Technology capability and professionalism for the Zomi people worldwide through education, community development, and technical support.

2009 - 2018

Admin & Support

Cybergates LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Managed website development, server administration, domain registrations, and technical support across multiple operating systems and platforms.

2010 - 2012

Training Trainer & UNHCR Social Protection Fund

Hartford Academy & UNHCR, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Conducted "Training of Trainers" program for IT courses and assisted the UNHCR in implementing socio-economic programs for refugee communities. Received Humanitarian Award (2012) for exceptional contributions.

2015 - 2017

Development Coordinator

Myanmar Community Social Services Development, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Coordinated certification programs for interpreters and translators across multiple Myanmar languages and facilitated partnerships with local businesses and agencies.

2014 - 2016

Interpreter

Jenks Public Schools, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided interpretation services for Zomi and Burmese languages in educational settings, facilitating communication between students, parents, and school staff.

2013 - 2015

Production Assembler

AAON, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Worked with mechanical & industrial engineering products in a manufacturing setting.

2013

Case Manager

YWCA Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided interpretation & translation services, employment support, cultural orientation training, case management, and computer training for clients.

2008 - 2010

Coordinator & Secretary

Zomi Association of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Assisted the well-being of Myanmar Zomi refugees in Malaysia through community organization, NGO liaison, education, health, counseling, employment, and skill training initiatives.

Notable Projects

Zomi Bible Translation

2023 - Present

Working on translating religious texts into the Zomi language to make spiritual content accessible to Zomi-speaking communities.

Translation Spiritual Cultural

ZomiDictionary.com

2018 - Present

Developing a comprehensive online dictionary for translating between English and Zomi, including specialized terminology, phrases, and search capabilities.

Dictionary Language Web Development

ZomiLyrics

2016 - Present

A volunteer project collecting and preserving nearly 1,000 Zomi song lyrics, contributing to cultural heritage preservation through music.

Cultural Music Digital Archive

Zomi.net

2000 - Present

Established and maintaining a web hosting service and free email platform specifically for the Zomi community since Y2K.

Web Services Email Community

Zomi Computer and Internet Association

1999 - Present

Established an organization to enhance ICT capabilities for Zomi people worldwide through education, development initiatives, and professional networking.

IT Education Professional Development Community

UNHCR Social Protection Fund

2010 - 2012

Assisted in the implementation of socio-economic programs for refugee communities, including coordinating IT projects and providing technical training.

Humanitarian Training Social Development

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Location

Oklahoma, USA

Phone

918-852-2447

Email

sianpu@zomi.net

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