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Folawole Popoola

@folawolepopoola

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AI Data Specialist and Data Analyst focused on improving model performance and insights.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role focused on AI data operations or analytics where I can improve model quality, work collaboratively, and drive measurable process improvements.

I am an AI Data Specialist and Data Analyst who transforms raw datasets into accurate, actionable insights using Python, SQL and data-annotation best practices.

I have hands-on experience annotating data, evaluating LLM outputs, and conducting model QA to reduce annotation errors and hallucinations while improving alignment with human intent.

My work includes building Power BI dashboards and designing optimized databases that improved client satisfaction and reduced processing time in simulations for PwC Switzerland and Commonwealth Bank.

I bring leadership experience from university governance roles, strong stakeholder communication, and a track record of enhancing process accuracy and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Data Specialist

RWS Group

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 (2 months)

Provided high-quality data annotations and QA for AI training, improving model intent accuracy and reducing annotation errors by 40%. Conducted tests on AI-generated responses to ensure alignment with human reasoning and task instructions.

Data Annotation Quality Assurance AI model testing SQL Data Labeling

AI Model Evaluation Specialist

Freelance

Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)

Evaluated LLM outputs and scored responses for linguistic accuracy and reasoning quality, reducing hallucinations and improving response safety by 35%. Provided detailed feedback to enhance model alignment with human expectations.

Quality Assurance Prompt Analysis Python Data Annotation

Data Analyst (Internship)

Commonwealth Bank

May 2024 - May 2024 (0 months)

Designed optimized databases for social media analytics, reducing data processing time by 45% and proposed analytical methodologies to support data-driven decision-making.

Database Design SQL Data Optimization Data Processing Analytics Python Reporting

Data Analyst (Internship)

PwC Switzerland

May 2024 - May 2024 (0 months)

Built Power BI dashboards to visualize KPIs, enhancing simulated client satisfaction by 20% and analyzed HR data to recommend diversity initiatives. Communicated insights to simulated global clients.

Power BI Data Visualization KPIs Excel Data Analysis Business Intelligence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwara State University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Activities and societies: General Secretary, National Association of Electrical and Electronics Students (2023–2024); Faculty Senator, Student Union (2021–2022); Welfare Director, NAEES (2020–2021).

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, graduating in November 2024 with coursework and projects relevant to engineering principles and applied electronics.