Yakubu L.

Key Skills

Software

Scale AI

Top Subject Matter

LLM response evaluation

RLHF/SFT training data creation

multilingual NLP localization (Hausa, Fulbe, Igbo, Yoruba, Kanuri)

Top Data Types

Text

Document

Geospatial Tiled Imagery

Top Task Types

Point/Key Point

Text Generation

Question Answering

RLHF

Data Collection

Computer Programming/Coding

Transcription

Text Summarization

Entity (NER) Classification

Classification

Segmentation

Object Detection

Fine-tuning

Freelancer Overview

Freelance AI Data Trainer / Specialist — Outlier AI (Scale AI), Nigeria. Brings 8+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Scale AI, N, and A. Education includes Bachelor of Science, Nile University of Nigeria (2017). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Evaluation and Rating.

Labeling Experience

Freelance AI Data Trainer / Specialist — Outlier AI (Scale AI), Nigeria

Scale AIText

Evaluated and ranked LLM-generated responses for truthfulness, helpfulness, coding accuracy, and compliance with safety guidelines. Authored complex multi-turn prompts in English and Nigerian languages to test and validate localized model behavior. Reviewed and optimized Python and JavaScript outputs to produce gold-standard supervised fine-tuning training data for model improvement. • Rated responses against project taxonomies and quality rubrics • Identified and documented edge cases, logical fallacies, and subtle factual errors across math and technical domains • Ensured strict adherence to evolving annotation rules and safety constraints • Produced training-ready prompt/response and code-quality artifacts for RLHF/SFT workflows

2025 - Present

Technical & Research Associate (Generalist Specialist) — CCO Tech Business

Text

Performed deep technical research and fact-checking to maintain data integrity across business and technical initiatives. Analyzed data workflows using computer science principles to support accurate reporting and efficient systems. Produced clear technical documentation and communications to align stakeholders and validate information quality. • Conducted verification and research for correctness and reliability • Assessed data workflows and reporting accuracy • Wrote and maintained technical documentation for cross-functional teams • Supported quality and integrity checks for project data and outputs

2018 - 2025

Education

Work History