Jean Somue Yamapia

Jean Somue Yamapia is an experienced professional currently serving as a Transcriber at Sigma AI since April 2025, focusing on Tshiluba transcription projects for AI systems. As a self-employed Translator since June 2017, Jean translates various materials from English to Tshiluba, managing up to 6,000 words per day, and provides feedback on translations by others. From June 2023 to June 2025, Jean held the position of Language Coordinator at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where responsibilities included coordinating translation tasks and managing project timelines. Previous experience includes serving as Secretary at Direction Générale de Migration, where Jean handled correspondence and organized municipal meetings. Jean holds an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Business Management from Brigham Young University - Idaho, and has completed education at Institut Supérieur de Gestion et des Techniques and Institut Kalundu | Kimbanguiste.