I am a Linguist, translator, writer and language enthusiast deeply concerned with the usage and preservation of indigenous languages. My experiences translating, subtitling and transcribing texts in Igbo, Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, and French, along with a First Class Honours in Linguistics, equip me to contribute effectively to language-based projects. My research interests lie at the intersection of natural language processing (NLP), Sociolinguistics, and language description, documentation and preservation, with a focus on leveraging AI technologies to preserve endangered languages. I aspire to collaborate with experienced scholars, enhance my methodological toolkit, and develop scalable, technology-based solutions to linguistic problems, especially language preservation.

Andrew Ngozi Elizabeth

I am a Linguist, translator, writer and language enthusiast deeply concerned with the usage and preservation of indigenous languages. My experiences translating, subtitling and transcribing texts in Igbo, Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, and French, along with a First Class Honours in Linguistics, equip me to contribute effectively to language-based projects. My research interests lie at the intersection of natural language processing (NLP), Sociolinguistics, and language description, documentation and preservation, with a focus on leveraging AI technologies to preserve endangered languages. I aspire to collaborate with experienced scholars, enhance my methodological toolkit, and develop scalable, technology-based solutions to linguistic problems, especially language preservation.

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I am a Linguist, translator, writer and language enthusiast deeply concerned with the usage and preservation of indigenous languages. My experiences translating, subtitling and transcribing texts in Igbo, Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, and French, along with a First Class Honours in Linguistics, equip me to contribute effectively to language-based projects.

My research interests lie at the intersection of natural language processing (NLP), Sociolinguistics, and language description, documentation and preservation, with a focus on leveraging AI technologies to preserve endangered languages. I aspire to collaborate with experienced scholars, enhance my methodological toolkit, and develop scalable, technology-based solutions to linguistic problems, especially language preservation.

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Language

Igbo
Fluent
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
French
Fluent
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Translator (Eng<>Igbo) at TransPerfect
November 1, 2024 - Present
Translate medical/clinical research/study related documents from English to Igbo. Perform quality assurance across translations to ensure a fluent and faithful output in target language.
Senior Inhouse Translator (Eng<>Igbo, Eng<>Yor, Eng<> Nig/Pidgin) at Street School Education
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2024
Translate Maths and science based lessons for high school students and adults; translate science-based social media messages and fun facts for broader audiences.
Grant Writer and Communications Officer (Remote) at KUTA ARTS FOUNDATION
February 1, 2022 - Present
Write grants to solicit funding for the organization’s operation and projects. Handle all organization’s incoming and outgoing correspondence. Write organization’s monthly Newsletter.
Freelance Translator, Transcriber and Subtitler at Freelance
February 1, 2019 - Present
Translate, transcribe and subtitle materials for Eng<>Igbo, Eng<>Yor, Eng<>Nigerian Pidgin. One-time and ongoing projects for various clients.
Translator/Editor (Yoruba) at Chairos Foundation, Lekki Lagos
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Editing and proofreading of Yoruba parts for the movie script 'The Exorcism of Father Gonzalez'.
Client Relations Officer at Zizi Cloths Ltd
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Receive visitors, provide tours, coordinate events, ensure client needs are met and terms adhered to.
General Manager at Caprecon International Development and Humanitarian Foundation
June 1, 2021 - Present
Oversee organizational operations, liaise with partners and suppliers, and coordinate program activities.
Media/Communication Strategist (Part time volunteer) at Caprecon International Development and Humanitarian Foundation
June 1, 2021 - Present
Assist media staff, generate content and traffic for Foundation’s social media pages; supervise media campaigns.

Education

B.A Linguistics and Communication Studies (First Class Honours) at University of Port Harcourt
May 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

International Organisations for Interpreters and Translators (University of Geneva / Coursera)
September 28, 2023 - January 30, 2026
Brilliant, Passionate, You (University of Michigan / Coursera)
June 8, 2024 - January 30, 2026
Learn to Program. The Fundamentals (University of Toronto / Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare