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Abba Kanwa

Lead Hausa Language Translator, RWS Africa

NIGERIA flag
Sokoto, Nigeria
Entry LevelOther

Key Skills

Software

Other

Top Subject Matter

AI Training & Quality Evaluation
Nlp Domain Expertise
Software Localization

Top Data Types

TextText
VideoVideo
DocumentDocument

Top Task Types

Transcription
Text Generation
Entity Ner Classification

Freelancer Overview

Native Hausa and English translator with 5+ years experience. Professional linguist specializing in translation, MTPE, transcription, and AI data annotation.

Entry Level

Labeling Experience

Lead Hausa Language Translator, RWS Africa

Text
As Lead Hausa Language Translator for RWS Africa, I provided translations for AI and NLP projects involving large-scale English to Hausa text localization. My work supported building language models and enhancing AI training datasets for major technology platforms. I maintained linguistic quality using industry-standard AI and CAT tools. • Translated over 300,000 words for AI-related domains such as user interfaces and software localization. • Ensured accuracy and consistency for machine learning data pipelines. • Worked within cross-functional AI teams to support model development. • Utilized Polyglot, SDL Trados, and related tools for text data transformation.

As Lead Hausa Language Translator for RWS Africa, I provided translations for AI and NLP projects involving large-scale English to Hausa text localization. My work supported building language models and enhancing AI training datasets for major technology platforms. I maintained linguistic quality using industry-standard AI and CAT tools. • Translated over 300,000 words for AI-related domains such as user interfaces and software localization. • Ensured accuracy and consistency for machine learning data pipelines. • Worked within cross-functional AI teams to support model development. • Utilized Polyglot, SDL Trados, and related tools for text data transformation.

2024 - Present

YouTube Videos Translator (Hausa), Magnon Sancus

OtherVideo
In my freelance YouTube Videos Translator role for Magnon Sancus, I labeled and translated video content from Hausa to English to support AI-driven content moderation systems. I worked on diverse topical videos requiring detailed text and audio annotation for machine learning compliance. My work contributed annotated datasets for AI video understanding projects. • Translated and annotated 500+ videos for algorithmic review. • Applied content-specific guidelines for data labeling accuracy. • Collaborated with AI moderators to refine dataset quality. • Utilized professional translation and annotation software throughout the process.

In my freelance YouTube Videos Translator role for Magnon Sancus, I labeled and translated video content from Hausa to English to support AI-driven content moderation systems. I worked on diverse topical videos requiring detailed text and audio annotation for machine learning compliance. My work contributed annotated datasets for AI video understanding projects. • Translated and annotated 500+ videos for algorithmic review. • Applied content-specific guidelines for data labeling accuracy. • Collaborated with AI moderators to refine dataset quality. • Utilized professional translation and annotation software throughout the process.

2023 - 2024

Hausa Division Manager, Productive Playhouse

OtherVideo
As Hausa Division Manager at Productive Playhouse, I oversaw the translation and moderation of Hausa video data for AI and content filtration systems. My responsibilities included ensuring precise and culturally accurate video annotation for machine learning applications. I supervised a team translating and labeling video content for structured data ingestion. • Managed delivery timelines for video annotation projects in AI contexts. • Implemented quality control for annotated audio-visual datasets. • Enhanced team efficiency and accuracy for AI training video datasets. • Used standard and internal video annotation tools alongside professional software.

As Hausa Division Manager at Productive Playhouse, I oversaw the translation and moderation of Hausa video data for AI and content filtration systems. My responsibilities included ensuring precise and culturally accurate video annotation for machine learning applications. I supervised a team translating and labeling video content for structured data ingestion. • Managed delivery timelines for video annotation projects in AI contexts. • Implemented quality control for annotated audio-visual datasets. • Enhanced team efficiency and accuracy for AI training video datasets. • Used standard and internal video annotation tools alongside professional software.

2023 - 2024

Education

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Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters

Accredited Translation Certification, Translation

Accredited Translation Certification
2019 - 2019
U

University

Bachelor's Degree, Linguistics

Bachelor's Degree
2010 - 2019

Work History

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RWS

Lead Hausa Language Translator

Sokoto
2024 - Present
T

Talentrack

Hausa Consultant

N/A
2022 - Present