Siyanbola, Ajibola Kolade

Quality Assurance Specialist | Data Annotation Expert

Rivers, NG.

About

Highly analytical Quality Assurance Specialist and Data Annotation expert with over two years of experience ensuring accuracy and consistency in large-scale AI and data projects. Proven leader in training and managing teams on complex workflows, consistently achieving 95%+ quality results. Leverages strong skills in Google Sheets, Excel, Tableau, and R to drive data-driven process improvements, develop SOPs, and enhance team performance for optimal project outcomes.

Work

Hugo

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Quality Assurance Specialist

CHICAGO, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Led quality assurance initiatives for large-scale data labeling projects, establishing standards and optimizing workflows to ensure high-quality annotated datasets and enhance machine learning model performance.

Highlights

Trained and mentored annotation teams on complex guidelines, ensuring consistent application and maintaining high quality across large-scale projects.

Collaborated with QA Leads to define and implement robust QA standards for data labeling, directly contributing to the integrity and quality of annotated datasets.

Performed transcription quality assurance, reviewing for accuracy, speaker diarization, formatting, and guideline adherence, correcting annotation errors across diverse English varieties (AAVE, WAE).

Achieved and maintained 95%+ accuracy rates across 20,000+ labeled datasets for critical machine learning training initiatives.

Organized team structures, assigned roles, and coordinated task distribution, significantly optimizing workflow efficiency and productivity.

Mindrift

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Quality Assurance Specialist

, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Ensured high-quality data output and adherence to project guidelines as a QA specialist on a large-scale AI project, contributing to the delivery of over 100,000 tasks.

Highlights

Contributed to a large-scale Mindrift project that successfully delivered over 100,000 tasks on the client platform.

Conducted quality assurance on over 400 tasks, consistently achieving an average quality score of 93%.

Maintained accuracy, consistency, and quality standards across the workflow, ensuring project integrity and client satisfaction.

Mindrift

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Data Annotator

, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Reviewed AI outputs for factual accuracy and compliance, evaluating responses for correctness and user intent to support model performance and reliability.

Highlights

Reviewed AI outputs for factual accuracy, safety, and policy compliance, ensuring high-quality data for model training.

Evaluated internet-sourced and code-generated responses for correctness and alignment with user intent.

Supported training workflows, contributing to significant improvements in AI model performance and reliability.

Verita Marketplace

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Spreadsheet Trajectory Analyst

, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Analyzed spreadsheet trajectories and supported AI training by completing over 400 prompts across various Microsoft Office applications with a high approval rate.

Highlights

Completed over 400 prompts across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, recording step-by-step task execution to support AI training on software actions.

Achieved an approval rate of over 97% over two months, demonstrating exceptional accuracy and efficiency in task completion.

Reviewed other annotators' submissions to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to project guidelines, contributing to overall team performance.

Pareto

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Model Evaluation Expert

, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Evaluated and compared AI model responses for accuracy and relevance, providing critical justifications to enhance model improvement and training quality.

Highlights

Evaluated and compared AI model responses, assessing for accuracy, clarity, and relevance to improve model performance.

Analyzed prompts and ranked model outputs, providing clear, data-driven justifications to support model improvement and training quality.

Demonstrated strong performance and attention to detail, leading to a promotion into a QA Analyst role within the organization.

Hugo

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Data Annotator

CHICAGO, REMOTE, US

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Summary

Accurately labeled diverse datasets for machine learning models, ensuring high-quality data through strict adherence to guidelines and collaboration with QA teams.

Highlights

Accurately labeled text, image, and video datasets for machine learning models, strictly adhering to complex annotation guidelines.

Collaborated effectively with QA teams to refine labeling standards and continuously improve dataset quality.

Achieved consistent 95%+ accuracy rates across 30,000+ labeled datasets, significantly contributing to the quality of ML training data.

The Citadel Schools

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Computer Instructor

RIVERS STATE, , Nigeria

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Summary

Managed the school's computer infrastructure, digitized operations, and instructed staff and students in computer literacy, ensuring reliable daily technical support.

Highlights

Built and managed the school's complete computer infrastructure, including network setup and CBT center installation.

Digitized the result processing system, successfully transitioning from manual to paperless operations, enhancing efficiency.

Instructed staff, students, and teachers in computer literacy and efficient use of programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, improving digital proficiency.

Provided ongoing technical support and maintenance, ensuring reliable daily operations and minimizing downtime for critical systems.

Education

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

OYO, , Nigeria
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Computer Science

Languages

English

Certificates

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Coursera

Microsoft Excel

edX

EF SET English Certificate 83/100 (C2 Proficient)

EF SET

Quality Analyst

micro1

Skills

Process Development

SOP Development, Automation Scripting, Data Cleaning.

Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration, Team Leadership.

Research

Data Research, Model Evaluation.

Data Annotation

Data Labeling, Text Annotation, Image Annotation, Video Annotation, Transcription Quality Assurance.

Communication

Interpersonal Communication, Training & Mentoring.

Problem-solving & Critical Thinking

Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization.

Quality Assurance

QA Standards, Accuracy Maintenance, Consistency Checks, Policy Compliance, Data Quality.

Data Analysis

Data-driven Insights, QA Reports, Performance Tracking, Google Sheets, Excel, Tableau, R.

AI Training Support

Model Evaluation, AI Model Responses, Factuality Checks, Code Validation.

Technical Support

Network Setup, CBT Center Installation, Computer Infrastructure Management, Microsoft Office Suite.