I am an AI-focused content specialist and bilingual linguist with LLM evaluation and prompt engineering experience, delivering and QA’ing high-stakes content in regulated contexts. I design machine-readable, citation-friendly content (FAQs, concise answer blocks, structured outlines) and improve reliability through test-case design, A/B prompt testing, and rigorous editorial standards. I communicate clearly and move quickly in deadline-driven workflows. I focus on privacy, accuracy, and evidence-based writing across healthcare interpreting, government translation, and peer-reviewed scientific publishing. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to standardize output quality, reduce rework, and create practical content frameworks that are easy to extract and audit, while upholding rigorous standards for readability and accessibility.

HAKAM GHANIM

I am an AI-focused content specialist and bilingual linguist with LLM evaluation and prompt engineering experience, delivering and QA’ing high-stakes content in regulated contexts. I design machine-readable, citation-friendly content (FAQs, concise answer blocks, structured outlines) and improve reliability through test-case design, A/B prompt testing, and rigorous editorial standards. I communicate clearly and move quickly in deadline-driven workflows. I focus on privacy, accuracy, and evidence-based writing across healthcare interpreting, government translation, and peer-reviewed scientific publishing. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to standardize output quality, reduce rework, and create practical content frameworks that are easy to extract and audit, while upholding rigorous standards for readability and accessibility.

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I am an AI-focused content specialist and bilingual linguist with LLM evaluation and prompt engineering experience, delivering and QA’ing high-stakes content in regulated contexts. I design machine-readable, citation-friendly content (FAQs, concise answer blocks, structured outlines) and improve reliability through test-case design, A/B prompt testing, and rigorous editorial standards. I communicate clearly and move quickly in deadline-driven workflows.

I focus on privacy, accuracy, and evidence-based writing across healthcare interpreting, government translation, and peer-reviewed scientific publishing. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to standardize output quality, reduce rework, and create practical content frameworks that are easy to extract and audit, while upholding rigorous standards for readability and accessibility.

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Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Trainer (LLM Evaluation & Prompt Engineering) at Mindrift
January 1, 2025 - Present
A/B tested 50+ prompt variants for document summarization and quality control, reducing hallucination patterns by ~35%. Authored a best-practices prompt guide adopted by interdisciplinary teams to standardize output quality and reduce rework. Designed structured question sets and “failure-mode” checks to evaluate factual accuracy, coherence, and compliance with formatting constraints. Produced reproducible error traces and actionable feedback to improve model behavior (consistency, completeness, and citation-friendly formatting).
Certified Medical Interpreter (Arabic ↔ English) at Ottawa Language Access (OLA)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Interpret in clinical encounters, supporting accurate transfer of patient history, symptoms, procedures, medication instructions, and discharge guidance. Operate in high-stakes, privacy-sensitive environments with strict professionalism, neutrality, and documentation discipline.
Certified Medical Interpreter (Arabic ↔ English) at MCIS Language Solutions, Canada
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver medical interpreting across varied care contexts (appointments, follow-ups, patient education), ensuring clarity and minimizing risk from miscommunication.
Language Editor (Scientific Publishing) at The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, University of Mosul
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited and quality-checked 100+ research manuscripts, improving clarity, logic flow, terminology consistency, and evidence/claim alignment. Conducted targeted fact-checking and web research to validate reported statistics, methods descriptions, and scientific claims. Strengthened readability and “extractability” through structured editing (headings, concise summaries, consistent definitions).
High School Teacher at Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School, Ottawa, ON
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Produced high-volume instructional content (lesson materials, assessments, rubrics) with consistent tone, audience targeting, and measurable learning outcomes. Managed multiple deadlines and stakeholders (students/parents/admin) while maintaining quality and policy compliance.
Arabic Language Instructor (Contract; Government Clients) at Graybridge Malkalm (Global Affairs Canada)
November 1, 2022 - Present
Created structured, goal-driven curriculum content and assessments for adult professionals; adapted materials to learner needs and performance feedback.
Translator (Public Sector) at Ninawa Province Government / Mosul City Council, Iraq
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Produced accurate Arabic–English translations for official communications and documentation, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and risk reduction.

Education

PhD (In Progress) at Carleton University
January 1, 2020 - January 3, 2026
MA, Linguistics with Natural Language Processing at Syracuse University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
MA, Linguistics / Applied Linguistics at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BA, Translation (Arabic – English) at University of Mosul
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Language Documentation Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Multiple Data Science & NLP Certifications
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Naida Waite Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 3, 2026
Patricia Bruner Award for Excellence in Linguistics
January 1, 2014 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Education, Professional Services, Life Sciences