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I’m Ahmed Elsaka, a linguistically focused AI/ML trainer and translator based in Cairo, Egypt. I bring native Arabic proficiency and advanced English fluency (C2) to projects that involve translation, content moderation, and AI data labeling, with a particular emphasis on Saudi dialects and cultural nuances.
I thrive in cross-functional teams, handling sensitive material with ethical rigor, shaping high-quality multilingual datasets, and delivering culturally relevant outputs. I’m dedicated to continuous learning and best practices in linguistic AI, from prompt creation to evaluation and error analysis.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Audio Labeling Specialist at Experience Alignerr
June 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025Labeled short audio files (average 1 minute) with precise millisecond-level timestamps for each word, and added linguistic tagging to support speech recognition training and AI model requirements. Contributed to building high-quality datasets for AI/ML speech recognition and conversational AI systems.
AI Trainer at Outlier
June 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025Created prompts and evaluated model responses against predefined criteria, ensuring robust evaluation and providing justification for identified failures. Participated in two-person conversations (20 minutes each) and performed QA by auditing Saudi Arabic dialect tasks.
Translator & Linguistic Annotator at Tarjama
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Translated and MTPE for harmful and sensitive content, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy for Arabic (Saudi dialect). Annotated and reviewed prompts, focusing on ethical and contextual guidelines. Collaborated with international teams to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
Search Engine Evaluator at Microsoft
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Assessed the credibility, quality, and relevance of web content to optimize Bing search results and filter explicit content. Ensured strict compliance with guidelines, contributing to Bing’s competitive positioning against Google.
Content Moderator at Saudisoft
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Reviewed sensitive content across various platforms, identifying and addressing harmful or explicit material while maintaining platform standards. Ensured cultural relevance in content moderation decisions, particularly for Arabic-speaking audiences in Saudi Arabia.
Linguistic QA Specialist at EZ Data Solutions
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020Performed quality assurance checks on translations and annotations, ensuring high standards for Arabic and English content. Contributed to refining machine translation systems by providing detailed feedback during the MTPE process.
AI/Machine Learning Trainer at Appen (formerly Figure Eight)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Contributed to tasks including business information categorization, catalog search result optimization, image approval, and customer support feature refinement, significantly improving AI’s ability to understand user intent. Achieved Level 3 (highest contributor level) with a 97% accuracy score.
Audio Labeling Specialist at Alignerr
June 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025Labeled short audio files (average 1 minute) with millisecond-precision timestamps for each word and added linguistic tagging aligned with AI model requirements to enhance speech recognition training; contributed to building high-quality datasets supporting AI/ML speech recognition and conversational AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Trainer at Appen (formerly Figure Eight)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Contributed to tasks including business information categorization, catalog search result optimization, image approval, and customer support feature refinement, significantly improving AI’s ability to understand user intent. Achieved Level 3 (highest contributor level) with a 97% accuracy score.
AI/ML Trainer at Appen (formerly Figure Eight)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Contributed to tasks including business information categorization, catalog search result optimization, image approval, and customer support feature refinement, significantly improving AI’s ability to understand user intent. Achieved Level 3 (highest contributor level) with a 97% accuracy score.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Alexandria University
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Alexandria University
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Alexandria University
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Alexandria University
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Alexandria University
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020Qualifications
Level 3 Contributor (Appen - Figure Eight)
June 1, 2016 - November 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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