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As a passionate linguist working in translation and localisation, I am seeking opportunities to share and develop my skills in these fields. I have a high level of digital literacy and I am familiar with online working platforms, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and ClickUp. I also have extensive audio/music production and video editing/subtitling experience. I have substantial project management and mentoring experience and I am a cheerful and outgoing collaborator and team member. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my skills as part of your team.

Top 1% Arabic Specialist handpicked by Upwork for Enterprise-level Translation, Localization, Proofreading, Subtitling, and AI Data Training. Trusted by Scale AI & Microsoft and more to deliver precision at scale — delivering Arabic translation, localization, AI data training, annotation, and subtitling that delivers measurable results. Need flawless English-to-Arabic results with zero revisions, on-time delivery, and proven ROI? You've found your specialist. I'm David Yassa, founder of DYLINGUAX — a Top Rated Plus Arabic language expert with 8+ years serving Fortune 500 companies, AI labs, and global agencies across translation, localization, proofreading, subtitling, transcription, AI data training, annotation, labeling, MTPE, Arabic SEO, and voice recording for AI training. 🤝 Clients Who Trust Me Working repeatedly with industry leaders validates every deliverable I submit: Scale AI — high-volume Arabic recording, transcription, proofreading (QA) & annotation for NLP pipelines. Microsoft — UI/UX localization & linguistic quality review. LXT — dialect-sensitive voice recording, transcription, proofreading, and reviewing for AI training datasets. Flitto — crowd-verified Arabic translation & proofreading at scale. Infuse — multilingual content translation, localization, proofreading & SEO-adapted copy. Labelbox — data labeling & text annotation for Arabic ML models. Productive Playhouse / Playhouse Inc — educational content subtitling & localization. These aren't one-off gigs — they're ongoing partnerships built on trust, accuracy, and zero missed deadlines. ────────── CORE SERVICES ────────── 🌐 Arabic Translation, Localization & MTPE Legal: contracts, court filings, NDAs, compliance policies Medical & Life-Science: patient reports, CTDs, pharma labeling Technical & Software: UI/UX strings, manuals, help centers Marketing, Arabic SEO & Copywriting: websites, ad copy, email sequences, social media, SEO-optimized content for MENA markets MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing): human refinement of MT output to publication-ready quality 🤖 AI Data Training Services Arabic data annotation & labeling for NLP/ML models Transcription for AI training datasets (verbatim | clean-read | dialectal) Voice recording for AI training (Modern Standard Arabic & native Egyptian Arabic dialect) Linguistic QA & validation for Arabic AI outputs 🎬 Subtitling (SRT / VTT / ASS) Films, e-learning, YouTube, Netflix-style series, corporate training videos 🔍 Proofreading, Editing & DTP Grammar, tone consistency, terminology alignment, style guide compliance, and desktop publishing (DTP) formatting across Arabic documents ────────── PROVEN RESULTS ────────── 📊 Localized 150,000-word SaaS UI → MENA sign-ups ↑ 30% in 90 days 📄 Translated 50,000-word Share-Purchase Agreement → 0 revision requests 🎬 Subtitled 15 hrs of corporate training videos → course completion ↑ 18% 🎙️ Transcribed 900+ hours of dialect-heavy audio → 98.4% QA accuracy 🤖 Delivered 200,000+ words of annotated Arabic data for AI training pipelines ────────── WHY CHOOSE ME ────────── ✅ 100% Human — zero MT / ChatGPT; dual-step QA on every project ✅ Top Rated Plus — long-term client partnerships, zero missed deadlines ✅ AI-Ready — experienced in annotation, labeling & recording workflows ✅ Dialects — Modern Standard Arabic & native Egyptian Arabic (a rare combination for dialect-sensitive projects) ✅ Tools — SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Phrase, Aegisub, Subtitle Edit, Labelbox ✅ Secure — signed NDAs, GDPR-compliant workflows ────────── WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ────────── Most translators handle words. I handle outcomes. Whether you need Arabic localization that converts MENA users, subtitles that pass Netflix QC, MTPE that saves budget without sacrificing quality, or Arabic training data that makes your AI model actually understand the language — I bring domain expertise, cultural intelligence, and obsessive attention to detail to every single file. 💬 Tell me your target audience and deadline — I'll send you a tailored plan within a few hours. Most projects start within 24 hours.

AI Engineer | Agentic AI & LLM Specialist | End-to-End Cloud Solutions ✅ Focused on Next-Gen Multi-Agent Systems ✅ Delivering End-to-End Intelligent Solutions on AWS Are you looking to build advanced AI solutions that go beyond basic chatbots and deliver real autonomous business impact? I specialize in designing, developing, and deploying production-ready Agentic AI systems using Python, LangChain, and LangGraph. I bridge the gap between cutting-edge LLMs and practical software engineering. From architecting complex multi-agent reasoning workflows to deploying fully scalable applications on AWS, I bring your AI vision to life with reliable, results-driven solutions. Past Freelance Successes I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, complex AI systems to clients, including: Real-Time Speech-to-Speech Translation: Delivered a highly optimized, low-latency translation pipeline that earned a 5-star client rating. Multi-Agent Educational Platforms: Architected and deployed a specialized Veterinary AI Study Assistant, utilizing a multi-agent system to help veterinary students learn and test their knowledge interactively. AI-Powered CRM Automations: Built intelligent agents seamlessly integrated into CRM systems to handle lead management, automate workflows, and drive business efficiency. Why Work With Me? Agentic AI Mastery: Deep expertise in building intelligent multi-agent systems, autonomous decision-making loops, and custom AI tools using LangChain and LangGraph in Python. End-to-End AWS Delivery: I don't just write the AI logic; I deliver the whole product. From research and prototyping to full, scalable deployment using AWS, Docker, and FastAPI. NLP & LLM Expertise: Skilled in leveraging state-of-the-art models (GPT, Gemini, Claude, Llama) for prompt engineering, advanced RAG pipelines, and complex reasoning tasks. Clear Communication & Collaboration: I translate complex AI architecture into understandable, actionable milestones for my clients. Areas of Expertise: Agentic AI: LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, multi-agent orchestration, tool calling, workflow automation. LLM & NLP: RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, context management, semantic search. Speech Systems: Real-time speech-to-text and translation pipelines (Whisper, etc.). Deployment & Scaling: AWS infrastructure, FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD, end-to-end software architecture. My goal is to help businesses adopt next-gen autonomous AI solutions that are robust, scalable, and immediately impactful. Let’s connect! Share your project requirements, and I’ll help you design and build intelligent systems that truly deliver.

With a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Linguistics, M.A. in English, and 20+ years of experience as a professor, writer, editor, and researcher, I offer professional skills and knowledge in editing, writing, teaching, and consultation regarding linguistics, literature, English grammar, semantics, and computational linguistics. I have taught university courses in all of these subject areas for years, most recently, and mostly, at Tulane University. I am also interested and educated in cognitive science, philosophy of the mind, and self-development. I am a certified tai chi / qi gong instructor and I have written dozens of articles about meditation, neurofeedback, hypnosis, and other related topics. My "interdisciplinary" Ph.D. is interdisciplinary between cognitive, anthropological, and philosophical linguistics. For the last few years I have worked most in computational linguistics, natural language processing, and AI-training by RLHF.

I’m a data scientist with experience building intelligent systems that bridge data engineering, analytics, and applied AI. My work focuses on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), natural language processing, and explainable machine learning, with applications spanning scheduling automation, multimodal data retrieval, and data analytics. Whether developing research prototypes or production-ready pipelines, I specialize in turning complex datasets into scalable, interpretable, and impactful solutions. Skilled in Python, LangChain, ChromaDB, SQL, NoSQL, Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience leading full-stack and data engineering teams through agile sprints to deliver AI-powered applications Expertise in retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, large language model fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA, IA³), and vector database design Strong background in Bayesian statistics, interpretable ML (LIME, SHAP), and ethical AI frameworks Proven track record of delivering both research contributions (published work on multimodal RAG and hate speech detection) and business value (automating scheduling processes that reduced operational expenses by 5%) Committed to clear technical reporting, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration

I bridge the linguistic and cultural gaps that keep complex projects moving forward. As a PhD in History and professional Academic Editor with 10+ years of experience, I provide more than just translation—I provide analytical depth, archival rigor, and publication-ready results across five languages. Whether you are navigating a legal investigation, reconstructing a family lineage, or preparing an academic manuscript, I ensure your message is conveyed with zero loss of intent. What I Specialize In: Academic Editing & Writing: I transform complex drafts into polished, professional final products. My PhD training ensures meticulous attention to terminology, style guides (Chicago, APA, MLA), and logical flow. High-Fidelity Transcription (Legal & Official): Expert at handling low-quality recordings and multi-speaker environments. I specialize in "Code-Switching"—preserving the flow when speakers jump between Hebrew, Yiddish, German, or English mid-sentence. Genealogy & Historical Research: I translate and transcribe historical archives, handwritten diaries, and letters. I am proficient in archaic scripts, including German Sütterlin and old Polish/Yiddish cursive. Legal & Business Documentation: Accurate translation of contracts and agreements where technical accuracy and legal intent are non-negotiable. Technical Skills & Languages: Languages: Hebrew (Native), English (Fluent), German, Polish, Yiddish. Historical Scripts: Sütterlin, Kurrent, Archaic Cursive. Contextual Integrity: Providing the historical/cultural context necessary for citizenship eligibility (e.g., German/Polish/Austrian) or heritage reconstruction. Ready to solve your linguistic or research challenges? Message me to discuss your project requirements.