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Tomoko Leeper

@tomokoleeper

Experienced Japanese linguist and AI training specialist.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that allow me to leverage my linguistic expertise in AI development and localization, fostering collaboration and innovation.

As a dedicated Japanese linguist and AI training specialist, I bring over five years of experience in language evaluation, data annotation, and translation for AI development. My journey has led me to my current role as a Senior Reviewer at Outlier, where I analyze and refine Japanese language data for large-scale AI models. My expertise in grammar, syntax, and phonology allows me to identify subtle linguistic errors and craft culturally appropriate content, enhancing model performance.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to lead evaluations for Japanese audio projects, ensuring accuracy in pronunciation, speech clarity, and naturalness. My previous roles at Bandai Namco Entertainment and MyBest have further honed my skills in localization and translation, where I translated and localized content for popular games and technical documents. I am passionate about bridging language barriers and ensuring that AI systems understand and represent Japanese language nuances effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Reviewer of AI Training (Japanese)

Outlier

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Promoted from Contributor to Senior Reviewer based on performance, accuracy, and deep linguistic insight. Led evaluations for Japanese audio projects, including pronunciation validation, speech clarity, timing, and naturalness checks.

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Localization Specialist

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)

Translated and localized text, audio, and UI for Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Kakarot. Worked closely with QA and developers to ensure accurate representation of formal/informal speech, dialects, and tone across diverse characters.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Kanda University of International Studies

Bachelor's Degree, American and British English

Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in American and British English. Developed a strong foundation in grammar, syntax, and language pedagogy.

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