Ismail O. Daud
A motivated and versatile graduate of Linguistics and African Languages (University of Ibadan, 2:1 Hons) with demonstrated strengths in communication, research, community engagement, and emerging technology. Skilled in bridging language, data, and people — with practical experience spanning AI/NLP research, multilingual translation, volunteer programme coordination, and administrative leadership. Adaptable across professional contexts and committed to contributing meaningfully to organisational and community development goals.
Experience
AI/Social Informatics Associate
AHFID
Abuja, Nigeria.
Designed AI models providing social solutions across healthcare, education, agriculture, and development sectors in Africa. Developed governance and policy frameworks for ethical AI implementation in low-resource communities. Conducted NLP research to support multilingual AI models serving Nigerian native language communities. Integrated a multilingual chatbot into WhatsApp for healthcare consultation services. Coordinated internal communication, scheduling, and documentation tasks to support project delivery.
Digital Marketing Terminology Translator
Independent / Freelance
Localised 200+ digital marketing terms into Yorùbá, ensuring cultural accuracy and practical usability. Produced structured translation reports and liaised with project leads to meet delivery timelines.
Data Annotation Volunteer
Data Science Nigeria (DSN)
Lagos, Nigeria
Contributed to building labeled datasets for AI/ML training pipelines. Gained hands-on experience with annotation tools (LabelImg, VoTT, ELAN) and NLP data workflows.
Back-Translation Researcher
University of Ibadan (Research Project)
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Compared Yorùbá–Arabic–English translations to identify structural, semantic, and cultural shifts. Produced written research documentation, enhancing skills in data interpretation and academic writing.
Education
University of Ibadan
B.A.
Classification: Second Class Upper (2:1 Honours) Relevant Coursework: Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning, Text Analytics, Phonetics & Phonology
Skills
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Chairman – MSSN UI Finalist Forum
Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan
Led planning and coordination of 3 major student programmes with a combined budget of ₦700,000. Managed a committee of volunteers, delegating tasks and resolving challenges to ensure smooth execution. Cultivated relationships with institutional stakeholders, sponsors, and community partners.
Mentee – NGI Mentorship Programme
Next Generation Initiative (NGI)
Engaged in structured professional development covering teamwork, negotiation, financial literacy, and career growth. Applied mentorship insights to leadership activities and workplace readiness.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cohere Lab Summer School – NLP & Machine Learning Research
Python Programming from A-Z: Beginner to Expert
Udemy
Python for Beginners
Udemy