Akeem Anafi
@akeemanafi
Linguist and AI training specialist focused on subtitling, MTPE, and high-quality data labeling.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated linguist with over 8 years' experience in translation, subtitling, transcription, MTPE, and AI training, delivering culturally aware and technically accurate work for global clients.
I have supported LLM evaluation, data labeling, response analysis, and dataset validation, contributing to higher model accuracy through detailed error analysis and quality assurance.
I collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop evaluation guidelines, and maintain confidentiality and consistency while improving localization workflows and subtitle/dubbing synchronization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Linguist
Freelancer Platform
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Manage translation, transcription, subtitling, MTPE, LLM evaluation, and data annotation projects to improve AI model accuracy and deliver culturally consistent multilingual content. Conduct QA, error analysis, and dataset refinement to enhance model performance and content naturalness.
Performed post-editing of machine translation and labeled/validated datasets to improve LLM outputs, while rating AI responses for accuracy, tone, and relevance. Contributed to guidelines and collaborated with AI teams to enhance multilingual localization and model performance.
Quality Assurance Linguist
Andovar
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Created and synchronized subtitles, performed MTPE and dubbing script adaptation, and implemented QA procedures to ensure linguistic accuracy, timing precision, and cultural consistency across multimedia deliverables. Improved subtitle automation workflows and client-ready outputs.
Transcription & Localization Specialist
Filto
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Performed high-accuracy transcription, subtitle creation, localization, proofreading, and AI data labeling for training datasets while managing multilingual projects and ensuring QA compliance under tight deadlines. Collaborated with clients to align on style and deliverables.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
Master of Arts, Linguistics and Communication Studies
Master's degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies focusing on advanced linguistic theory and communication practice.
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Communication Studies
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies covering core linguistics, translation, and communication methods.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Akeem?
You can contact Akeem and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message AkeemFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
