Friday Johnson
@fridayjohnson
Native Igbo linguist specializing in AI data annotation and QA.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Igbo Language Specialist with native fluency and deep cultural understanding. Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and refine complex content, ensuring grammatical precision and contextual accuracy. Seeking to leverage expertise for high-impact AI model training, data annotation, and Quality Assurance (QA) projects. Excels in documenting subtle linguistic errors and providing meticulous, structured feedback to drive the development of advanced Generative AI systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Linguistic Data Contractor
Global AI Consulting Projects
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Analyzed and evaluated 10,000+ Yoruba and English text and speech outputs for a global technology partner, documenting linguistic errors and model failures to improve Generative AI performance and localized UX.
UILanguage and Research Assistant
University of Ibadan
Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Transcribed and edited complex Yoruba dialect data with 99% accuracy, translated department correspondence, and validated large linguistic datasets to support academic publications and research workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CACoursera / Google Digital Skills for Africa
Professional Certificate, Digital Literacy
2022 - 2022
Completed a professional certificate in digital literacy covering foundational digital skills and tools.
UIUniversity of Ibadan
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
2017 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with coursework and research focused on Yoruba dialects, transcription, and translation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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