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Mohammad Jilani

@mohammadjilani

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Senior native Urdu linguist and GenAI consultant specializing in AI training.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster innovation in AI and language technology.

With over 16 years of experience in translation, editing, and quality assurance, I have honed my skills as a senior linguist and GenAI consultant. My expertise spans across various domains, including IT, pharmaceuticals, and legal documents, where I have successfully translated and proofread hundreds of thousands of words. My work as an AI trainer and prompt engineer has allowed me to contribute to significant projects, including the development of learning materials and AI training localization.

My academic background includes a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where I focused on political and social criticism in Arabic literature. I am passionate about leveraging my linguistic skills to enhance AI technologies, particularly in the context of generative AI and machine learning. I have collaborated with various organizations, including Lionbridge and Appen, to ensure high-quality translations and AI training materials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Freelance Linguist & Project Manager

Self Employed

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 4 months)

Provided comprehensive linguistic services including translation, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance across diverse domains for over 17 years. Managed translation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Translation Editing Proofreading Quality Assurance Project Management CAT Tools (Trados Studio 2022 Smartcat MemoQ Localization Technical Translation

Translator/Reviewer/Proofreader

National Testing Agency

Translated, reviewed, and proofread educational materials for various subjects under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ensured accuracy and linguistic quality for examination preparation content.

Translation Review Proofreading Economics Mathematics Quality Assurance

Senior GenAI Linguist Consultant

Novulis

Led the development of GenAI-based learning content, activity books, and training materials in collaboration with a core tech team. Applied expertise in LLM fine-tuning, prompting, content generation, and vetting for educational resources.

AI Training English

Prompt Engineer & AI Training Specialist

OneForma, Scale AI, RWS, MLG International

Executed prompt creation, response rating, and editing for various AI training projects. Ensured high quality and accuracy of AI-generated content through meticulous fact-checking, localization, and grammatical improvements.

AI Training Content Editing Fact Checking Localization

AI LMS Technical Consultant

Novulis Consulting

Provided technical consultation on Arabic language for AI LMS development. Focused on quality assurance and language support for chatbot development within the learning management system.

Chatbot Development Quality Assurance NLP AI Training Localization

Talent Recruiter & Project Manager

LANGSTRAIT TRANSLATION AND LOCALISATION SERVICE ENTERPRISES

Managed translation and localization projects for four years, overseeing project lifecycles from initiation to completion. Recruited and managed linguistic talent to ensure project success and quality delivery.

Project Management Recruitment Localization Translation Vendor Management Quality Control Team Leadership

Translator

Ministry of Electricity and Water, Government of Qatar

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Translated purchase orders for construction materials for the Ministry of Electricity and Water in Qatar. Ensured accurate and timely linguistic conversion of critical procurement documents.

Translation Technical Translation Arabic English

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Ph.D., Arabic and African Studies

Completed a Ph.D. from the Center for Arabic and African Studies, focusing on political and social criticism in the work of Baha Taher. The thesis, submitted in Arabic, involved an analytical study of the subject.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master of Philosophy, Arabic and African Studies

Pursued a Master of Philosophy with a specialization in Women-Society Relations in the Work of Zainab Ahmad Henni. The dissertation, submitted in Arabic, provided an analytical study of the topic.