Career Journey
From High-Stakes Finance to the Frontiers of AI
AI & Creative Production Era (2023 - Present)
Founder & AI Creative Director
Woodes LabsMay 2025 - PresentDirecting the intersection of high-fidelity AI production and socio-cultural narrative. Spearheading end-to-end AI pipelines for Music, Film, and Animation.
Human-in-the-loop Operator (Agentic AI Training)
Toloka (now Mindrift by Toloka)Apr 2025 - May 2025Evaluated and refined AI agent outputs for complex, multi-step tasks across finance, creative generation, and data validation. Resolved complex AI failures and edge cases via real-time human judgment.
LLM Reviewer (Finance & Accounting Expert - GPT-4o)
Toloka (now Mindrift by Toloka)Nov 2024 - Mar 2025Reviewed financial and accounting content to ensure accuracy and clarity. Collaborated with experts to enhance large language model performance in finance domains.
Tech Editor
Toloka (now Mindrift by Toloka)Jun 2024 - Nov 2024Reviewed and fact-checked programming content (Python, JavaScript) to meet strict standards for quality, formatting, and originality.
Editor
Toloka (now Mindrift by Toloka)Mar 2024 - Jun 2024Promoted within 4 months. Edited AI training texts, prioritized ethics in content generation, and crafted diverse responses across tech, science, and performance arts to define the 'voice' of future AI systems.
AI Tutor, Writer / Data Annotator
Toloka (now Mindrift by Toloka)Nov 2023 - Mar 2024Created best-in-class texts for LLM fine-tuning. Conducted in-depth tech research, performed fact-checking, and proficiently annotated diverse data sets for machine learning models.
Technology & Operations Transition Era (2019 - 2023)
Technology Influencer
TribajaJul 2022 - Dec 2022Spearheaded comprehensive tech-focused content strategy leveraging social media to increase brand visibility in the tech recruiting industry.
Owner
Woodes Consulting LLCJun 2020 - Dec 2023Analyzed data to optimize supply chains and developed robust technology strategies resulting in optimized processes.
Associate | Rock Team Operations Rotational Program
Amazon.com Services LLCOct 2019 - Aug 2020Selected for cross-training program; acquired practical operations, supply chain, and cost management skills in Staten Island fulfillment center.
Investment Banking & Finance Era (2011 - 2019)
Investment Portfolio Manager (Technology)
Yale SOM Student-Managed FundAug 2018 - May 2019Awarded High Honors. Managed a large tech portfolio, conducted comprehensive analysis of the US Tech industry.
Head, Investment Research and Strategy
MorganCapital GroupJan 2018 - Jul 2018Spearheaded the department, reported directly to CEO. Formulated and executed investment strategies and produced research reports.
Investment Research Analyst
Meristem SecuritiesMay 2017 - Dec 2017Managed multinational corporate accounts. Built intricate financial models and authored research newsletters.
MBA Intern, Structured Solutions
Financial Derivatives Company LimitedJul 2016 - Sep 2016Conducted financial modeling and formulated structured solutions during MBA internship program.
Commercial Banking Officer
Guaranty Trust BankFeb 2014 - Aug 2015Managed a portfolio of corporate clients, analyzed credit risk, and drove revenue growth. Awarded best student in 'Understanding Banking Business' during academy.
Research Analyst & Accountant
Hazel Crest Limited & Secunda Bureau De ChangeJan 2013 - Jan 2014Expanded the scope of investible financial asset classes to include alternative investments. Coordinated weekly purchase and sale of foreign currency and ensured Central Bank compliance.
Accounting Intern, Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF)
Exxon MobilNov 2011 - Nov 2012Participated in the routine audit of assets in Exxon Mobil's residential apartments in Lagos. Facilitated vendor invoice processing by conducting thorough due diligence.