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Idris Lawal

Idris Lawal

Data Annotator & QA Specialist - AI Datasets

NIGERIA flag
Lagos, Nigeria
$20.00/hrIntermediateScale AIMindrift

Key Skills

Software

Scale AIScale AI
MindriftMindrift

Top Subject Matter

No subject matter listed

Top Data Types

AudioAudio
ImageImage

Top Label Types

Audio Recording
Classification

Freelancer Overview

I am an experienced data annotator and QA specialist with over three years of hands-on experience labeling and validating AI training datasets, including image, text, Audio data labeling and NLP data for computer vision and natural language processing projects. My expertise spans tools such as CVAT and Labelbox, as well as data management in Excel and Tableau. I consistently maintain 98%+ accuracy while optimizing workflows to boost team efficiency by 15%. I have contributed to high-profile projects with Scale AI and Mindrift, collaborating closely with technical teams to clarify guidelines, resolve annotation challenges, and ensure data quality. My strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to delivering high-quality datasets have played a key role in improving model performance and supporting the success of AI initiatives.

IntermediateEnglishYoruba

Labeling Experience

Scale AI

Scale AI — Data Annotator & QA Specialist

Scale AIImageClassification
As a Data Annotator & QA Specialist at Scale AI, I annotate and validate large-scale AI datasets with precision and consistency. I actively collaborate with engineering teams to ensure instructions are clear and resolve annotation issues. My focus is on maintaining 98%+ accuracy, ensuring datasets are high quality for model training. • Annotate and validate image and text datasets for AI. • Collaborate to optimize workflows and boost team efficiency. • Ensure all data meets stringent accuracy and quality standards. • Participate in ongoing improvement of annotation processes.

As a Data Annotator & QA Specialist at Scale AI, I annotate and validate large-scale AI datasets with precision and consistency. I actively collaborate with engineering teams to ensure instructions are clear and resolve annotation issues. My focus is on maintaining 98%+ accuracy, ensuring datasets are high quality for model training. • Annotate and validate image and text datasets for AI. • Collaborate to optimize workflows and boost team efficiency. • Ensure all data meets stringent accuracy and quality standards. • Participate in ongoing improvement of annotation processes.

2024
Mindrift

Mindrift — Data Annotation Specialist

MindriftImageClassification
At Mindrift, I labeled image, text, and NLP datasets for computer vision and AI projects. I also reviewed and corrected datasets for quality and created guidelines for new annotators. My efforts contributed to improved AI model performance. • Label image and text datasets for computer vision and NLP. • Review and quality-check annotated datasets. • Develop annotation guidelines and train junior teammates. • Deliver high-quality data improving model accuracy.

At Mindrift, I labeled image, text, and NLP datasets for computer vision and AI projects. I also reviewed and corrected datasets for quality and created guidelines for new annotators. My efforts contributed to improved AI model performance. • Label image and text datasets for computer vision and NLP. • Review and quality-check annotated datasets. • Develop annotation guidelines and train junior teammates. • Deliver high-quality data improving model accuracy.

2022 - 2025

Education

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University of Lagos

Master of Science, Machine Learning and Large Language Models

Master of Science
2023 - 2025
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University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science, Machine Learning and Large Language Models

Bachelor of Science
2019 - 2023

Work History

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Scale AI

Data Annotator & QA Specialist

Freelance
2023 - Present