Professional Experience - Mohamed Yaakoubi

Explore Mohamed Yaakoubi's professional experience in AI solutions, translation, and localization at companies like DeepL, RWS (Meta AI), UbiAi, Wirestock, Uber, and Volga Partners.

Detailed Work Experience

Video Metadata Writer | Wirestock

April 2025 - Present | Sfax (Remote) | Full-Time

  • Write detailed metadata for edited videos, including final goal articulation and video descriptions
  • Segment raw video footage with descriptions for clear storytelling
  • Evaluate video content for coherence and quality
  • Collaborate with remote team through consistent communication

Technical Content Writer | UbiAi

March 2025 - Present | Sfax (Remote)

  • Create technical blog content on LLM fine-tuning and NLP topics
  • Perform website audits to improve UX and SEO
  • Plan content strategy including video tutorials

Linguistic Editor | DeepL

February 2025 - Present | Sfax (Remote)

  • Evaluate AI-generated Arabic-English translations
  • Identify translation errors and provide corrections
  • Enhance AI translation models through quality feedback

Linguistic AI Evaluator | RWS (Meta AI)

November 2024 - Present | Sfax (Remote)

  • Evaluate multilingual prompts for advanced LLMs like Llama 4
  • Rank outputs based on quality metrics
  • Improve linguistic and contextual accuracy

Localization Vendor Coordinator | Uber (via Volga Partners)

July 2024 - Present | Sfax (Remote)

  • Evaluate Arabic and English AI-generated content
  • Coordinate localization efforts for optimal user experience
  • Contribute to AI model improvements through data labeling

Experience

Video Metadata Writer

Wirestock

Sfax (Remote)

Apr 2025 - Present

  • Wrote detailed and structured metadata for edited videos, including final goal articulation, video descriptions, cut rationales, and audio choices
  • Segmented raw video footage and authored rationale-rich descriptions for each segment to support clear storytelling and narrative flow
  • Evaluated video content and metadata for coherence, quality, and alignment with intended visual communication
  • Collaborated with the remote team through consistent communication and adherence to content guidelines and structured workflows

Technical Content Writer & Web Operations Assistant

UbiAi

Sfax (Remote)

Mar 2025 - Present

  • Created technical blog content and tutorials on LLM fine-tuning, NLP, and AI topics for a WordPress-based platform
  • Performed website audits and diagnostics to improve UX, SEO, and platform performance
  • Collaborated with client to plan content strategy, including potential video tutorials and community engagement efforts
  • Acted as a liaison and task coordinator for external media and marketing support to ensure project delivery

Linguistic Editor

DeepL

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2025 - Present

  • Evaluate and refine AI-generated Arabic-English translations for accuracy and fluency
  • Identify translation errors, provide corrections, and explain linguistic issues
  • Work on diverse language tasks, including quality assessment and transcreation
  • Collaborate with DeepL's Language Data team to enhance AI translation models

Linguistic AI Evaluator - Arabic Maghrebi QA | Meta AI

RWS

Sfax (Remote)

Nov 2024 - Present

  • Evaluate multilingual prompts and AI-generated responses in Arabic to refine advanced Large Language Models, including projects like Llama 4
  • Rank outputs based on quality metrics such as coherence, fluency, and cultural relevance to enhance AI-driven conversational tools
  • Provide detailed feedback to improve linguistic and contextual accuracy, ensuring alignment with diverse cultural and linguistic norms

Localization Vendor Coordinator

Uber (via Volga Partners)

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Evaluate Arabic and English AI-generated content for linguistic and cultural accuracy
  • Provide precise English to Arabic translations, maintaining nuance and relevance
  • Coordinate localization efforts to optimize user experience in both languages
  • Contribute to AI model improvements through data labeling and collaboration with teams

Language Data and Quality Reviewer

Volga Partners

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Provide language data and quality review services on a project basis
  • Collaborate directly with clients of Volga Partners to meet their specific needs
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables tailored to each unique project

KYC Validator

Pi Network

Sfax (Remote)

Jul 2024 - Present

  • Reviewing submitted identification documents for authenticity
  • Cross-referencing information against official records
  • Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality

Freelance AI Data Annotator

Toloka

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Conducted data labeling, image annotation, and text transcription for AI training
  • Ensured high-quality annotations to improve machine learning models
  • Worked on diverse projects across multiple industries
  • Collaborated with a global workforce to meet task requirements efficiently

Crowdsourced Data Contributor

Premise

Sfax (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

  • Conducted surveys via Premise mobile app on various topics
  • Provided accurate data adhering to Premise's guidelines
  • Contributed to real-time insights for governments and businesses
  • Collaborated with global network of contributors

Subtitle Editor

TED Translators

Sfax (Remote)

Apr 2024 - Present

  • Translate and subtitle TED Talks into native language, ensuring global accessibility
  • Ensure quality and accuracy while preserving the speaker's original message
  • Collaborate with other translators through the Amara CAT tool
  • Engage in continuous learning by exploring diverse topics
  • Contribute to global idea exchange and empower non-English speakers

Freelance Editor (Arabic to English & English to Arabic)

Unbabel

Sfax (Remote)

Mar 2020 - Present

  • Review and edit Arabic-English translations for accuracy, clarity, and style
  • Ensure linguistic integrity and cultural appropriateness in AI-assisted translations
  • Provide feedback to improve translation quality and consistency
  • Conduct quality checks to maintain high translation standards