Amitabh Kumar
@amitabhkumar2
Linguist and NLP practitioner focused on language documentation, analysis, and social impact.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a linguist with an M.A. from Jawaharlal Nehru University and practical experience applying linguistic knowledge to NLP, language documentation, transcription, and community education. I have delivered measurable impact through NLP work at the Indian Institute of Science, consulting on multilingual preservation projects, and volunteer teaching that improved student test scores.
I pair academic training in sociolinguistics and computational analysis with hands-on roles as a tourist guide, media volunteer, and conference storyteller to communicate language and culture effectively. I bring strong volunteer coordination, mentorship, and problem-resolution skills to roles that advance language diversity and social outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linguistics Consultant
Productive Playhouse
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Contributing linguistic expertise to language documentation, transcription, and data analysis projects to support multilingual initiatives and preserve linguistic diversity.
Media Volunteer
Conference on India Asia and Australia
Captured and crafted multimedia narratives for the conference to amplify event reach and document key sessions and exchanges.
Tourist Guide
Independent
Guided visitors through Varanasi's cultural and spiritual landmarks, providing historical context and engaging narratives to enhance visitor experience.
Teacher Volunteer
National Service Scheme
Facilitated educational programs for underserved communities through NSS, increasing student participation and improving test scores by 20%.
ISNLP Research Contributor
Indian Institute of Science
Applied NLP techniques to improve information extraction, sentiment analysis, and text classification, increasing efficiency and accuracy in language-based data analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JUJawaharlal Nehru University
Master of Arts, Linguistics
Completed an M.A. in Linguistics with coursework in sociolinguistics, syntax, computational analysis, and empirical research.
BUBanaras Hindu University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English
Earned a B.A. (Hons.) in English with studies in drama, poetry, fiction, and history of English literature.
Bihar School Examination Board
HSC, Higher Secondary Certificate
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate under the Bihar School Examination Board.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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