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Hello! I’m Michael White, an analytical and detail-oriented strategist with extensive experience in research, training, and education policy. I excel at building systems, empowering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in dynamic environments. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated across disciplines, mapped curricula to CEFR standards, and led cross-border research initiatives that informed policy and practice. I’m known for strong problem-solving, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to turning vision into actionable results.…Hello! I’m Michael White, an analytical and detail-oriented strategist with extensive experience in research, training, and education policy. I excel at building systems, empowering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in dynamic environments. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated across disciplines, mapped curricula to CEFR standards, and led cross-border research initiatives that informed policy and practice. I’m known for strong problem-solving, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to turning vision into actionable results.

Michael White

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Hello! I’m Michael White, an analytical and detail-oriented strategist with extensive experience in research, training, and education policy. I excel at building systems, empowering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in dynamic environments. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated across disciplines, mapped curricula to CEFR standards, and led cross-border research initiatives that informed policy and practice. I’m known for strong problem-solving, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to turning vision into actionable results.…Hello! I’m Michael White, an analytical and detail-oriented strategist with extensive experience in research, training, and education policy. I excel at building systems, empowering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in dynamic environments. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated across disciplines, mapped curricula to CEFR standards, and led cross-border research initiatives that informed policy and practice. I’m known for strong problem-solving, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to turning vision into actionable results.

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Hello! I’m Michael White, an analytical and detail-oriented strategist with extensive experience in research, training, and education policy. I excel at building systems, empowering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in dynamic environments.

Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated across disciplines, mapped curricula to CEFR standards, and led cross-border research initiatives that informed policy and practice. I’m known for strong problem-solving, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to turning vision into actionable results.

Skills

SQL

Experience Level

SQL

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Intermediate

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance – AI annotation at Mercor, iMerit, and Telus International

November 1, 2025 - Present

Provided AI annotation and data-labeling across text, audio, and image modalities. Focused on tone, rhythm, language, and expression in short messages; contributed to AI video recognition and prompt creation for information extraction; conducted image analysis, multi-image comparisons, ranking, and rating.

Research Officer at Ecctis / UK ENIC

May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025

Established the English Medium of Instruction research department; created workflows, templates, spreadsheets, and database tools; coordinated cross-organisational processes; conducted research on EMI policy and CEFR-aligned curriculum analysis; networked internationally for primary-source data.

Warehouse Operative at Optimas OE Solutions

July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023

Packed and prepared merchandise for distribution, servicing local and export orders; operated counterbalance and picking machinery.

Evaluation Officer / International Education Analyst at Ecctis / UK ENIC

April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Evaluated international qualifications for Statements of Comparability and Visa/Nationality services; checked document eligibility and fraud indicators; specialized in French qualifications; trained and supported new staff; researched foreign education systems, structures, and legislation.

Fulfilment Associate at Adecco (Amazon)

September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Worked in Amazon warehouse, picking night-shift orders for packers and managing workflow.

Assistant Director: System Support and Advice (Level 4) at South African Qualifications Authority

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2020

Oversaw evaluation of foreign credentials for immigration, higher education, and professional registration; directed research projects; developed and maintained in-house evaluation systems; led training in foreign qualifications evaluation and fraud detection; liaised with international partners and government organisations.

Part-time Lecturer: Advanced Certificate of Education Programme at University of Pretoria

January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008

Facilitated contact sessions for the Advanced Certificate in Education distance programme; focused on Education Law module and professional development for teachers.

Teacher: English and Economics (grades 8 – 11) at Sutherland High School

July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2007

Developed curriculum and taught Economic Management Sciences and English to grades 8–11; coached javelin and rugby as extracurricular activities.