Anthony BaderinwaData Annotator & AI Analyst, Project Manager.
Profile

Young, vibrant, and innovative Microbiology graduate, Data Annotator/AI Analyst, and Project Manager with over 2 years of experience in the data industry—specifically in data annotation for machine learning, image recognition, and natural language processing (NLP). With strong analytical skills, I am proficient in data labeling and organizing tech projects from start to finish. I have a passion for self-development through knowledge acquisition, also known as continuous learning. Currently, I am building my project management and AI automation skills to support better decision-making, answer complex human questions through advanced AI systems, and help develop effective organizational strategies for business growth.

Professional Experience

Data Annotator & AI Tutor | Quality Analyst (Video Annotator)

Micro1 AI, Palo Alto, California, United States. (03/2026 - 05/2026 )
  • •Annotated and reviewed 1,000+ video clips to produce high-quality training data for AI vision models.
  • •Labeled objects, actions, and temporal events with 97%+ annotation accuracy while adhering to project guidelines.
  • •Verified and corrected annotation outputs to improve dataset consistency and reduce quality issues across batches.
  • •Met daily production targets by completing 150–300 video annotations per shift without compromising quality.
  • •Collaborated with quality assurance teams to resolve annotation discrepancies and maintain compliance with evolving labeling standards.

    • Data Annotator & AI Tutor | Quality Analyst (QA - META)

    Turing, San Francisco, CA 94104. (March 2026)
  • •LLM Trajectory Rater: I review AI conversation flows to ensure responses are natural, goal-driven, and aligned with task requirements.
  • •Quality Assurance Reviewer: I check outputs for accuracy, consistency, and completion against strict project standards.
  • •Trajectory Designer: I create realistic multi-turn scenarios that tested the model’s reasoning, follow-through, and instruction handling.
  • •Performance Evaluator: I assess LLM behaviour across edge cases to identify strengths, gaps, and failure patterns.
  • •Prompt Quality Specialist: Helped refine task structure so each trajectory was clear, challenging, and useful for model improvement.

    • Hugo Technologies, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

    Machine Learning Data Annotator & AI Analyst (Meta & Google Projects). (January, 2023 - January, 2026)
  • •Data Labeling and Annotation: Accurately label, tag, and annotate data (e.g., text, images, audio, or video) to train and improve AI/ML models. I always ensure that the data is categorized according to predefined guidelines and standards
  • •Quality Assurance: Review and verify the accuracy of annotated data to maintain high-quality datasets.
  • •Data Organization and Management: I always follow detailed annotation protocols and project-specific instructions to ensure consistency across datasets.
  • •Meeting Deadlines and Targets: Completing annotation tasks within specified timelines to support timely model training and deployment, with a three-time staff award having a perfect and accurate None Handling Time (NHT), Accuracy, and Occupancy.
  • •Continuous Learning: Stay informed about AI/ML trends and advancements to improve annotation skills and contribute to model accuracy.
  • •Error Identification & Correction: Detect and rectify mislabeling issues, ensuring high-quality training data for AI algorithms.

    • BindianCrea8, Lagos, Nigeria.

    Project Management Experience (AI/Data Operations) - Freelance Since 2023
  • •Scoped and defined project requirements for data labeling initiatives, translating technical goals into clear action plans for annotation teams.
  • •Managed resource allocation, set task priorities, and adjusted workloads to ensure smooth progress across simultaneous annotation projects.
  • •Coordinated onboarding and training of new annotators, ensuring quick adaptation to tools, guidelines, and project-specific standards.
  • •Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) such as task completion rate, annotation consistency, and tool efficiency to guide decision-making.
  • •Facilitated collaboration between annotation, engineering, and QA teams to align data outputs with model training needs and delivery milestones.

    • HiRemote Africa

    Project Management Tutor. (December 2024 - Present)

  • •Guide learners through the principles of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while applying best practices in real-world scenarios.
  • •Design and deliver structured training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs on project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
  • •Educate students on effective stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • •Train professionals on the use of project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project) to enhance productivity and collaboration.
  • •Evaluate trainees’ progress through assessments, case studies, and feedback, while staying updated on industry trends to improve training effectiveness.

    • Other Professional Experiences

  • •ALX, Africa - 2023
  • •Nigerian Brewery - December 2021 to 2023
  • •Ann Onward - September 2020 to November 2021
    • Education

    MSc., Information Management (In View)

    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
    2026 – Present

    B. Sc., Microbiology

    Federal University Oye, Ekiti State.
    2015 – 2021

    West African Senior School Certificate, (WASSCE)

    Federal Science & Technical college, Ondo State.
    2005 – 2011

    Primary School Leaving Certificate

    Victory Nursery and Primary school, Akure.
    1999 – 2005
    Certificates
    Introduction to HTML (Sololearn)

    July, 2023

    Project Management Intermediate Certificate

    August, 2024

    Certificate of Completion, Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course (TEFL)

    February, 2022

    Virtual Assistant⁠

    (Alx Africa & Mastercard Foundation)

    Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials (AICE)

    Alx, Arica

    National Youth Service Corpse Certificate

    November, 2022

    Projects & skills

    By leveraging bounding boxes, I've annotated over 250 videos and images with diverse object variations, distances, motions, backgrounds, and lighting conditions, unlocking new horizons for computer vision insights.

    Skills: Computer vision, Attention to details, Critical thinking, Localisation and mapping.

    I have annotated more than 500,000 images, fitting them into the right data category. The annotation process followed a structured flow to ensure data quality and accuracy.

    Skills: Computer vision, Attention to details, critical thinking, identification and categorisation.

    Having annotated more than 100,00 data, I regard this as one of the most tasking but interesting Projects. In 3DFY data annotation, the process involves merging objects with high-resolution 3D-derived meshes to create precise, realistic representations for AI training.

    Skills: Computer vision, Attention to details, identification and categorisation, critical thinking, Architectural survey and design, alignment.

    I have identified and masked over 500,000 data bearing in mind: Quality and Perfection for each tasks.

    Skills: Attention to detail, accuracy, Identification, segmentation, and sketch.

    For this project, I created adversarial prompts by subtly disguising sensitive topics (e.g., sexual content, abuse, or violence) to test the model's response.

    Skills: Research, Attention to details, Reading comprehension, Sentiment analysis, Quality assurance.

    6. Battle of the Bots

    Bringing my experties as a project manager to manage teams to create something spectacular in the AI and tech space really drilled and re molded my skills and expertise.

    Skills: Leadership, Team management, Collaboration, Analytical, Communication, Creativity and Multi-tasking skills.

    7. Large Language Model (Open Claw)

    This is a specialised artificial intelligence designed to understand, process, and generate human language. Powered by deep learning and vast datasets. I used my knowledge and expertise to create fascinating turns of trajectories to increase and develop Open Claw's knowledge.

    Skills: Deep Research, Data Analysis, Continuous learning, Attention to details, Critical thinking, sentiment analysis, Quality Assurance, accuracy.