Habib Sani Yahaya bridges the critical gap between human culture and digital interfaces. With over 10 years of experience in software localization and linguistic data science, he ensures that global digital products and AI models are seamlessly, accurately, and safely adapted for African markets.
As the Founder of Gozak Media, Habib champions the creation of clean, bias-free training datasets for low-resource languages. His technical expertise is backed by extensive, award-winning research. As a LUNE TWO Fellowship Researcher, he co-authored a 4,000-string parallel dataset showcased at the Deep Learning Indaba 2025. His work extends to validating thousands of linguistic data points for speech systems and sociolinguistic models through initiatives like the Nomi Project and the MultiplEYE eye-tracking research network.
Beyond AI data, Habib is a hands-on UX problem solver who proactively resolves complex localization bottlenecks. He enforces strict human-quality standards across all Gozak deliverables, ensuring every project resonates authentically with the target audience.
A recognized authority in his field, Habib is an active member of the Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI) and a recipient of the Translators Without Borders (TWB) Volunteer Award for his outstanding contributions to humanitarian translation.