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Barack Dastan

@barackdastan

I evaluate and annotate multimodal AI data, improving LLM quality through RLHF and Python validation.

Tanzania
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to AI research or LLM teams where I can improve training data quality through multimodal annotation, RLHF evaluation, Swahili language expertise, and Python-supported validation workflows.

I've annotated and verified 30,000+ multimodal image, video, and text samples at Atlas Capture, supporting AI research and LLM development with RLHF-style ranking, prompt evaluation, and rigorous quality assurance.

I build Python and JSON validation scripts that reduced manual review time by approximately 30%, while identifying edge cases and inconsistencies that improve model-output quality. My work spans CVAT, Label Studio, Labelbox, Roboflow, Polygon.ai, computer vision annotation, structured-text validation, and multi-turn AI safety review workflows.

As a native Swahili speaker, I've contributed 240+ linguistic data episodes through CrowdGen by Appen and evaluated AI language content for accuracy, relevance, fluency, and context. I also founded Legacy WealthBuilders, where I teach 1,030+ learners about blockchain, digital assets, risk management, and market analysis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EO
Current

Financial Domain Specialist

Enterprise Operations

May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Filed income tax returns with zero penalties, reviewed payroll for 70+ employees, and approved TZS 500M+ in payments.

FR
Current

Data Quality & Content Review Specialist

Freelance

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Audited institutional datasets for accuracy and compliance, resolved discrepancies, and produced reports to communicate quality metrics.

AC
Current

AI Data Annotation & Evaluation Specialist

Atlas Capture

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Annotated and verified 30,000+ multimodal samples, evaluated AI-generated responses, and executed RLHF workflows. Built Python and JSON validation scripts to reduce manual review time by 30%.

CA

Swahili Linguistic Data Contributor

CrowdGen by Appen

Jan 2020 - Jul 2026 (6 years 6 months)

Completed 240+ linguistic data episodes for Swahili language development and evaluation, maintaining 85% accuracy.

UN

Swahili Language Teacher

Unknown

May 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Taught Swahili language to 240 Form Four students, achieving a 91.7% A-C pass rate.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

II

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

Bachelor of Accountancy, Accountancy with Information Technology

Pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy with Information Technology (BA-IT) degree, expected to complete in July 2026.

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