I am a Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence undergraduate at Birmingham City University with experience in software development, AI model training, hardware prototyping, and game development. I have developed mobile applications, game prototypes, and IoT systems while delivering freelance development projects for international clients and contributing to AI evaluation work with Outlier AI. Through collaboration with Retroid and GameMT, I gained hands-on experience supporting the testing and development of handheld gaming consoles. I am motivated to apply my technical skills to real-world engineering challenges in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies such as XR and immersive computing.…

George Olarenwaju James

I am a Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence undergraduate at Birmingham City University with experience in software development, AI model training, hardware prototyping, and game development. I have developed mobile applications, game prototypes, and IoT systems while delivering freelance development projects for international clients and contributing to AI evaluation work with Outlier AI. Through collaboration with Retroid and GameMT, I gained hands-on experience supporting the testing and development of handheld gaming consoles. I am motivated to apply my technical skills to real-world engineering challenges in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies such as XR and immersive computing.…

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I am a Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence undergraduate at Birmingham City University with experience in software development, AI model training, hardware prototyping, and game development. I have developed mobile applications, game prototypes, and IoT systems while delivering freelance development projects for international clients and contributing to AI evaluation work with Outlier AI.

Through collaboration with Retroid and GameMT, I gained hands-on experience supporting the testing and development of handheld gaming consoles. I am motivated to apply my technical skills to real-world engineering challenges in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies such as XR and immersive computing.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Unity 3D
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
CSS
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Node.js
Expert
HTML5
Expert
SQL
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Figma
Expert
C#
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Unity
Expert
API
Expert
Java
Expert
C++
Expert
Kotlin
Intermediate
C
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
AI Data Labelling
Intermediate
Swift
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
Keras
Intermediate
Data Visualization
Intermediate
PyTorch
Intermediate
TensorFlow
Intermediate
Google Cloud
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Yoruba
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Aether Generalist at Outlier AI
November 1, 2025 - Present
Completed short, instruction-based tasks supporting AI development, ensuring accurate outputs by following detailed rubrics and quality checks.
AI & Development Freelancer at Upwork AI
May 1, 2022 - Present
Worked on AI training and development-related projects, delivering digital solutions such as websites, games, and basic app development, generating significant revenue.
IT Freelancer at Fiverr
February 1, 2021 - Present
Completed short-term support tasks like website troubleshooting and software installation while ensuring client satisfaction through reliable delivery.
Contract Worker & Online Merchant at GameMT
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Promoted and supported releases of gaming products while participating in testing of early prototypes to enhance hardware and systems understanding.
Contract Worker at Retroid
June 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Supported development and testing for gaming handheld consoles, collaborating to improve design and functionality on multiple product releases.
Volunteer Game Development Team Member at Concrete Realm Gaming
January 1, 2023 - Present
Contributing to the development of an original open-world crime-action game through playtesting and feedback in a collaborative environment.
Generalist at Outlier AI
November 1, 2025 - Present
Completing short, instruction-based tasks supporting AI development (comparison, evaluation and data contribution), following rubrics and quality checks to ensure consistent, accurate outputs.
AI Data Trainer & Data Annotation Specialist at DATA ANNOTATION 4U (SMC - PRIVATE) LIMITED
September 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for training machine learning models by annotating large datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear, consistent annotations to improve AI algorithms.
Freelancer (AI & Development) at Upwork AI
May 1, 2022 - Present
Working on AI training and development projects as an English-speaking generalist; delivering digital solutions including websites, games and basic app development; paid web design and development for international clients; secured 12+ clients and generated £3,500+ revenue.
Online Merchant & Contract Worker at Self-Employed / GameMT
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Promoted and supported releases of GameMT E6, E6 Plus, E5 and E5 Plus; contributed as a tester on early prototypes; managed online store and related activities.
AI Data Trainer & Data Annotation Specialist at DATA ANNOTATION 4U (SMC -PRIVATE) LIMITED
September 1, 2024 - Present
Training machine learning models by annotating large datasets, ensuring quality and accuracy of data used to train AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear and consistent data annotations.
Contract Worker (Apprentice/Volunteer) at Retroid
June 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Supported development of gaming handheld consoles as part of a large team; contributed to Retroid Pocket 2 and assisted with hardware/systems for Retroid Pocket 3; collaborated with engineers and designers to improve product design and performance.
AI Model Evaluation Generalist at Outlier AI
November 1, 2025 - Present
Complete structured tasks supporting development and evaluation of AI systems; analyse model outputs using detailed rubrics and maintain high-quality results.
AI Data Trainer & Data Annotation Specialist at Data Annotation 4U
September 1, 2024 - Present
Annotate large datasets used to train machine learning models; ensure high accuracy and consistency across AI training data.
Freelance Software Developer at Upwork
May 1, 2022 - Present
Develop websites, applications, and prototypes for international clients; delivered projects for 12+ international clients generating £3,500+ in freelance revenue.
IT Support & Technical Freelancer at Fiverr
February 1, 2021 - Present
Provided troubleshooting for software installations, websites, and systems; delivered reliable support and clear technical explanations to clients.
Hardware Development & Product Testing at Retroid / GameMT
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Contributed to testing and development of Retroid Pocket 2/3 and GameMT E5/E6 consoles; tested early hardware prototypes and provided performance and usability feedback.
Volunteer Game Development Team Member at Concrete Realm Games
October 1, 2025 - Present
Playtesting and feedback support for an open-world crime-action game; contributed to game development through testing.
Founder & E-commerce Store Owner at New Mindset
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Founded and managed an online wellness and lifestyle retail business, overseeing product sourcing, marketing, and customer support; launched a Shopify store and ran targeted campaigns.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2024 - June 16, 2028
Btec Level 3 in Sports Coaching & Development at Sandwell College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Btec Level 3 in Sport, Sport & Exercise Science at City of Wolverhampton College
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
GCSEs at Bristnall Hall Academy
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
BTEC Level 3 in Sports Coaching & Development at Sandwell College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BTEC Level 3 in Sport, Sport & Exercise Science at City of Wolverhampton College
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
GCSEs at Bristnall Hall Academy
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
BTEC Level 3 in Sports Coaching & Development at Sandwell College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BTEC Level 3 in Sport, Sport & Exercise Science at City of Wolverhampton College
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
GCSEs (7 subjects, grades 4–9) at Bristnall Hall Academy
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

Cisco Networking Academy Certifications
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Customer Service Level 2
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Creative iMedia level 1
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
IBM Design Thinking Badge
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
Cisco Networking Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Coursera Professional Certificates
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Google Workspace Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Microsoft 365 Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    paper Arduino based projects

    Designed and built several IoT (Internet of Things) projects, including a smart doorbell with remote notifications and a motion-sensor-driven lighting system. The projects were aimed at automating everyday tasks and improving home security.

    Tech Used: Arduino IDE, C++, Sensors, IoT, Relay Modules, Wi-Fi Module (ESP8266)

    Outcome: Successfully prototyped functional systems using Arduino boards, enabling remote access and control via mobile devices. The smart doorbell project involved building a notification system that alerts users when someone is at the door. The motion sensor project was designed to control lights automatically when motion is detected, improving energy efficiency and convenience. Gained hands-on experience with embedded systems and IoT integration.

    paper Arduino based projects

    Designed and built several IoT (Internet of Things) projects, including a smart doorbell with remote notifications and a motion-sensor-driven lighting system. The projects were aimed at automating everyday tasks and improving home security.

    Tech Used: Arduino IDE, C++, Sensors, IoT, Relay Modules, Wi-Fi Module (ESP8266)

    Outcome: Successfully prototyped functional systems using Arduino boards, enabling remote access and control via mobile devices. The smart doorbell project involved building a notification system that alerts users when someone is at the door. The motion sensor project was designed to control lights automatically when motion is detected, improving energy efficiency and convenience. Gained hands-on experience with embedded systems and IoT integration.