Professional Experience - Mohamed Yaakoubi

Media Content & Metadata Specialist | Wirestock

Full-time remote position focusing on media content evaluation, metadata creation, and quality assurance.

• Write detailed and structured metadata for edited videos, including final goal articulation, video descriptions, cut rationales, and audio choices
• Segment raw video footage and author rationale-rich descriptions for each segment to support clear storytelling and narrative flow
• Evaluate video content and metadata for coherence, quality, and alignment with intended visual communication
• Write detailed, descriptive captions and generate extensive, SEO-style keyword sets for media to enhance searchability and content discovery
• Assess the production quality of video and photo assets based on established criteria, including composition, lighting, focus, and adherence to brand aesthetics
• Perform content moderation by approving relevant media and rejecting unrelated or non-compliant content to maintain dataset quality and focus
• Evaluate and revise content to maintain quality, consistency, and alignment with platform standards
• Review contributor submissions, refining titles, captions, and keyword sets to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Moderate media by approving compliant content and filtering out unsuitable material
• Rank and evaluate AI-generated images by writing detailed rationales to identify the highest-quality outputs
• Collaborate with a distributed remote team, following structured workflows and communication practices

Transcriber – Arabic (Maghrebi) | Prosessor.AI Data & Language Services

Freelance Arabic (Maghrebi) transcription and annotation specialist following LOFT 2.0 guidelines.

• Transcribe and annotate Arabic (Maghrebi) audio content following LOFT 2.0 platform guidelines
• Apply detailed labeling for speaker identification, PII redaction, and sound events (e.g., music, laughter, background noise)
• Follow project-specific formatting and annotation conventions to ensure dataset consistency and linguistic accuracy
• Use the Prosessor Track Sheet to manage assignments, update task status, and coordinate feedback with reviewers
• Collaborate with an international transcription team through Discord, ensuring workflow clarity and quality alignment

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

Freelance linguistic evaluation specialist for AI translation quality enhancement.

• Conduct detailed linguistic evaluations to identify and correct translation errors in AI-generated Arabic-English content
• Assess and refine Arabic translations for clarity, accuracy, and natural fluency based on DeepL's quality standards
• Provide detailed explanations of translation issues and propose improved versions to enhance AI-driven language models
• Work on diverse language-centric projects, including categorization, labeling, transcreation, and quality assessments
• Collaborate with DeepL's Language Data team to ensure high-quality translations and AI model improvements

Linguistic AI Evaluator - Arabic Maghrebi QA | Meta AI

Freelance role via RWS Group evaluating Large Language Models including Llama 4 for Meta AI projects.

• 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)

Contract role managing Arabic-English localization quality for Uber's platform.

• Specialize in evaluating Arabic and English AI-generated content, ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy
• Provide precise translations from English to Arabic, maintaining both linguistic nuance and cultural relevance
• Deliver accurate Arabic transcriptions for various projects
• Coordinate localization efforts to optimize the Arabic and English user experience
• Contribute to AI model improvement through accurate data labeling and annotation for machine learning
• Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to analyze datasets, ensuring data quality and extracting actionable insights for business improvements

Language Data and Quality Reviewer | Volga Partners

Contract role conducting comprehensive quality evaluations for Generative AI and Large Language Models.

• Conduct comprehensive quality and safety evaluations for Generative AI and Large Language Models
• Apply complex policy guidelines to rate AI-generated responses for accuracy, truthfulness, and adherence to user intent
• Perform critical safety analysis to identify, classify, and mitigate risks from harmful content like hate speech and dangerous information
• Provide structured feedback and data annotations that directly contribute to the training and improvement of advanced AI systems

Freelance Editor (Arabic to English & English to Arabic) | Unbabel

Freelance translation post-editing specialist with 1.6M+ words translated across 8,000+ tasks.

• Translated and post-edited 1.6M+ words across 8,000+ Arabic↔English tasks
• Review and edit translations for accuracy, clarity, and style in both Arabic to English and English to Arabic
• Ensure translations maintain quality standards and linguistic integrity
• Ensured linguistic integrity and cultural appropriateness in AI-assisted translations
• Provide feedback to improve translator work and translation quality consistency
• Conduct quality checks for cultural appropriateness and accuracy to maintain high translation standards
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality translations on time

Crowdsourced Data Contributor | Premise

Freelance data collection contributor supporting real-time market research and economic analysis.

• Engaged in crowdsourced data collection on diverse topics using the Premise mobile app
• Provided accurate and timely information to support decision-making for governments, businesses, and organizations
• Collaborated with a global network of contributors to gather real-time insights
• Contributed to various projects including market research, infrastructure monitoring, and economic analysis

Freelance AI Data Annotator | Toloka

Freelance data annotation specialist supporting machine learning model training.

• Conducted data labeling, image annotation, and text transcription for AI training
• Provided accurate and high-quality annotations and labels to support machine learning algorithms and AI training
• Ensured high-quality annotations to improve machine learning models
• Consistently met task requirements and quality standards set by clients and Toloka
• Worked on diverse projects across multiple industries including technology, healthcare, and finance
• Collaborated with a diverse community of contributors worldwide to complete tasks efficiently

Subtitle Editor | TED Translators

Volunteer translator and subtitle editor making TED Talks accessible in Arabic.

• Translate and subtitle TED Talks using Amara software to ensure global accessibility
• Ensure quality and accuracy while maintaining high translation standards and preserving the speaker's original message
• Collaborate with other translators through the Amara CAT tool, valuing feedback for improvement
• Engage in continuous learning by exploring diverse topics to enhance translation skills
• Contribute to global idea exchange by empowering non-English speakers and facilitating the exchange of ideas worldwide

KYC Validator (Know Your Customer) | Pi Network

Volunteer identity verification validator for Pi Network blockchain platform.

• Review submitted identification documents for authenticity
• Cross-reference information against official records
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality

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)