Open To Work
Nathan Azie
Waxhaw,NC
Work Preference
Summary
Computer Science student specializing in Data Science, adept at evaluating AI models and enhancing data-driven projects. Proven ability to work autonomously in remote settings while effectively communicating with clients. Pursuing opportunities in technology and media to further develop technical skills and career readiness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Task Contributor
Handshake
Remote
05.2026 - Current
- Designed image-grounded questions and evaluated multimodal AI model responses for reasoning failures across visual QA and visual-reasoning benchmarks
- Refined prompts, answers, and explanations based on automated validation feedback to enhance clarity and relevance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven remote environment
- Ensured adherence to quality, formatting, and categorization guidelines to identify genuine model weaknesses
Remote AI Contributor
Outlier AI
Remote
11.2024 - Current
- Designed structured test scenarios to identify model weaknesses and edge cases, informing future model improvements
- Provided detailed feedback on AI performance, driving enhancements in model reliability
- Evaluated AI-generated responses for accuracy and consistency, enhancing response quality
- Executed tasks autonomously in a remote work setting in a fully remote, deadline-driven environment
Generalist Expert
Mercor
Remote
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Conducted structured evaluations of AI-generated artifacts, ensuring adherence to project-specific guidelines for quality and consistency
- Crafted evidence-based rationales highlighting strengths, deviations from reference style, and areas for enhancement
- Completed aesthetic ranking and style matching tasks by comparing presentation outputs with reference materials and scoring visual fidelity
- Operated effectively in a remote environment in a remote, deadline-driven environment while maintaining careful attention to visual detail and rubric requirements
Entry-Level Sales Representative
KULO Management
Charlotte, NC
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Cultivated customer acquisition, direct sales, and brand representation skills in fast-paced environment
- Engaged consumers to build trust and communicate product value, resulting in successful conversions
- Executed face-to-face retail marketing campaigns representing Fortune 500 clients in the water distribution industry
Front Desk Associate
Publix
Indian Land, SC
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided front-line customer service by professionally resolving inquiries and concerns to enhance customer satisfaction
- Assisted with store operations during high-traffic periods to maintain efficiency
- Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced retail environment
- Maintained reliable presence to support team objectives, ensuring clear communication and attention to detail
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
2800 Campus Ridge Rd Suite 1113, Matthews, NC 281012-2026
Computer Science -
South Carolina State University
300 College Ave, Orangeburg, SC 2911705-2023
High School Diploma -
Marvin Ridge High School
2825 Crane Rd, Waxhaw, NC 2817306-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science (Data Science)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223Skills
- AI model evaluation
- Data analysis
- Data-driven insights
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- Git/GitHub
- Visual Studio Code
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- C
- Software fundamentals
- Problem-solving
- User research
Able To Relocate
True
Projects
- Case-Swap Program (C Programming), Developed a C program that converts user-input text between uppercase and lowercase, Implemented conditional logic and character manipulation using ASCII values, Strengthened understanding of memory handling, functions, and control flow
- Data Science Application (Java), Built Java-based programs to process and analyze structured datasets, Applied object-oriented principles to manage data and perform calculations, Focused on clean code structure, debugging, and performance optimization
- Visual Studio Node-Based Functions Project, Designed modular functions using node-based logic within Visual Studio, Implemented reusable components to improve program organization and readability, Gained experience debugging, testing, and iterating on functional workflows
- Project Les Artistes Artifacts (Style Evaluation), Completed structured artifact-review tasks spanning aesthetic ranking and style matching evaluations for AI-generated presentation materials, Compared visual outputs with reference materials using typography, color palette, spacing, hierarchy, imagery treatment, visual density, and consistency criteria, Applied task-specific scoring guidance and concise rationales to identify strong style fidelity, visual quality, and presentation readiness
Remote Work
True
Athletics And Extracurricular Activities
- Track & Field: State-level hurdler (3rd place), Marvin Ridge High School
- Swimming: Medalist — Marvin Ridge HS, Mecklenburg Swim Association
- Soccer: Striker / Top Scorer — Weddington (WCWAA), Waxhaw (WAA), Marvin Ridge HS
- Boxing & Fitness: Conditioning, footwork drills; assisted coach with equipment setup (UNC Charlotte)
Timeline
Generalist Expert
Mercor
08.2026 - 08.2026
AI Task Contributor
Handshake
05.2026 - Current
Entry-Level Sales Representative
KULO Management
04.2026 - 05.2026
Remote AI Contributor
Outlier AI
11.2024 - Current
Front Desk Associate
Publix
10.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Computer Science -
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Marvin Ridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science (Data Science)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte