Professional Experience - Mohamed Yaakoubi

Comprehensive professional experience of Mohamed Yaakoubi in AI, machine translation, content creation, and technology consulting.

Current Positions (2025)

Video Metadata Writer | Wirestock

Full-time remote position focusing on video content analysis and metadata creation.

  • Write detailed metadata for edited videos including goal articulation and descriptions
  • Segment raw footage with rationale-rich descriptions for storytelling
  • Evaluate content for coherence and visual communication alignment
  • Collaborate with remote teams following structured workflows

Technical Content Writer & Web Operations Assistant | UbiAi

Creating technical content on AI topics and improving platform performance.

  • Created technical blog content and tutorials on LLM fine-tuning, NLP, and AI topics for a WordPress-based platform. Author page
  • Performed website audits and diagnostics to improve UX, SEO, and platform performance. View sample audit report (non-confidential)
  • Collaborated with client to plan content strategy, including potential video tutorials and community engagement efforts
  • Acted as a liaison and task coordinator for external media and marketing support to ensure project delivery

Linguistic Editor | DeepL

Enhancing AI translation models through expert linguistic evaluation.

  • Evaluate and refine AI-generated Arabic-English translations
  • Identify errors and provide corrections with linguistic explanations
  • Work on quality assessment and transcreation tasks
  • Collaborate with Language Data team for model enhancement

AI Evaluation and Localization (2024-Present)

Linguistic AI Evaluator - Arabic Maghrebi QA | RWS (Meta AI)

Evaluating Large Language Models including Llama 4 for Meta AI.

  • Evaluate multilingual prompts and AI responses in Arabic
  • Rank outputs for coherence, fluency, and cultural relevance
  • Provide feedback for linguistic and contextual accuracy

Localization Vendor Coordinator | Uber (via Volga Partners)

Managing Arabic-English localization for Uber's platform.

  • Evaluate AI-generated content for linguistic accuracy
  • Provide precise English to Arabic translations
  • Coordinate localization efforts for optimal user experience

Education & Certifications

Licentiate Degree in Computer Science

Faculty of Sciences in Sfax (2024-2027)

Integrated Preparatory Cycle in Computer Science

Faculty of Sciences in Sfax (2021-2024)

Professional Certifications

  • IBM Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Cisco NetAcad Networking Basics
  • Cisco NetAcad Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • 3D Printing Training (American Corner Tunis)

Technical Skills

  • Programming: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C
  • Web Development: React, Next.js, HTML/CSS
  • Databases: Firebase, SQL
  • Cloud: Azure AI services
  • Tools: Visual Studio Code, Git/GitHub, Smartcat, Amara
  • Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Professional), French (Working), German (Basic)

Experience

Video Metadata Writer

Wirestock

Sfax (Remote)

Apr 2025 - Present

  • Wrote detailed and structured metadata for edited videos, including final goal articulation, video descriptions, cut rationales, and audio choices
  • Segmented raw video footage and authored rationale-rich descriptions for each segment to support clear storytelling and narrative flow
  • Evaluated video content and metadata for coherence, quality, and alignment with intended visual communication
  • Collaborated with the remote team through consistent communication and adherence to content guidelines and structured workflows

Technical Content Writer & Web Operations Assistant

UbiAi

Sfax (Remote)

Mar 2025 - Present

  • Created technical blog content and tutorials on LLM fine-tuning, NLP, and AI topics for a WordPress-based platform. Author page
  • Performed website audits and diagnostics to improve UX, SEO, and platform performance. View sample audit report (non-confidential)
  • Collaborated with client to plan content strategy, including potential video tutorials and community engagement efforts.
  • Acted as a liaison and task coordinator for external media and marketing support to ensure project delivery.

Linguistic Editor

DeepL

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2025 - Present

  • Evaluate and refine AI-generated Arabic-English translations for accuracy and fluency
  • Identify translation errors, provide corrections, and explain linguistic issues
  • Work on diverse language tasks, including quality assessment and transcreation
  • Collaborate with DeepL's Language Data team to enhance AI translation models

Linguistic AI Evaluator - Arabic Maghrebi QA | Meta AI

RWS

Sfax (Remote)

Nov 2024 - Present

  • Evaluate multilingual prompts and AI-generated responses in Arabic to refine advanced Large Language Models, including projects like Llama 4
  • Rank outputs based on quality metrics such as coherence, fluency, and cultural relevance to enhance AI-driven conversational tools
  • Provide detailed feedback to improve linguistic and contextual accuracy, ensuring alignment with diverse cultural and linguistic norms

Localization Vendor Coordinator

Uber (via Volga Partners)

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Evaluate Arabic and English AI-generated content for linguistic and cultural accuracy
  • Provide precise English to Arabic translations, maintaining nuance and relevance
  • Coordinate localization efforts to optimize user experience in both languages
  • Contribute to AI model improvements through data labeling and collaboration with teams

Language Data and Quality Reviewer

Volga Partners

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Provide language data and quality review services on a project basis
  • Collaborate directly with clients of Volga Partners to meet their specific needs
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables tailored to each unique project

KYC Validator

Pi Network

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Reviewing submitted identification documents for authenticity
  • Cross-referencing information against official records
  • Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality

Freelance AI Data Annotator

Toloka

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Conducted data labeling, image annotation, and text transcription for AI training
  • Ensured high-quality annotations to improve machine learning models
  • Worked on diverse projects across multiple industries
  • Collaborated with a global workforce to meet task requirements efficiently

Crowdsourced Data Contributor

Premise

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

  • Conducted surveys via Premise mobile app on various topics
  • Provided accurate data adhering to Premise's guidelines
  • Contributed to real-time insights for governments and businesses
  • Collaborated with global network of contributors

Subtitle Editor

TED Translators

Sfax (Remote)

Apr 2024 - Present

  • Translate and subtitle TED Talks into native language, ensuring global accessibility
  • Ensure quality and accuracy while preserving the speaker's original message
  • Collaborate with other translators through the Amara CAT tool
  • Engage in continuous learning by exploring diverse topics
  • Contribute to global idea exchange and empower non-English speakers

Freelance Editor (Arabic to English & English to Arabic)

Unbabel

Sfax (Remote)

Mar 2020 - Present

  • Review and edit Arabic-English translations for accuracy, clarity, and style
  • Ensure linguistic integrity and cultural appropriateness in AI-assisted translations
  • Provide feedback to improve translation quality and consistency
  • Conduct quality checks to maintain high translation standards