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Bharath Kumar

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Linguist specializing in computational linguistics and language documentation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my linguistic skills in a collaborative environment focused on language technology and preservation.

I am a dedicated linguist with a strong background in computational linguistics and field research. My Ph.D. thesis, 'A Descriptive Grammar of Yerukala: An Endangered South Dravidian Language,' reflects my commitment to preserving endangered languages and understanding their grammatical structures. I have honed my skills through various projects, including serving as a Language Editor for the Indian Languages Corpora Initiative, where I contributed to building an annotated parallel corpus for multiple Indian languages.

My experience as a team leader in projects focused on endangered languages has equipped me with the ability to manage fieldwork and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. I am passionate about leveraging my linguistic expertise to enhance language technology and contribute to the documentation and revitalization of lesser-known languages. I am now seeking a full-time position where I can apply my skills in computational linguistics and language analysis to make a meaningful impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Subject Matter Expert

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Tech Mahindra

Currently working as a Subject Matter Expert, handling various projects within the organization. My responsibilities include recasting (PII and paraphrasing) and scoring projects, as well as working on diverse initiatives like HRSD, QE-EVL-PACK, and Chat Summarization.

Subject Matter Expertise Natural Language Processing (NLP)Data Annotation Quality Assurance Project Management

Language Editor

Dravidian University

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Worked as a Language Editor on the 'Indian Languages Corpora Initiative' (ILCI) project, focusing on technology development for Indian languages. This involved building an annotated parallel corpus for 12 major Indian languages, including English, in the domains of tourism and health.

Annotating Translation POS Tagging Corpus Linguistics

Linguist

LiTE Relli-Telugu Machine Translation (RTMT)

Worked as a Linguist, translating written text using computer-assisted translation software and studying language structure. Conducted research on language use in specific fields and developed linguistic content for the Telugu-Relli Machine Translation System.

Machine Translation Linguistics Translation Localization Content Development Transcription

Team Leader

Dravidian University

Led the 'SURVEY AND GAS MAPPING OF ENDANGERED LANGUAGES OF ANDHRA PRADESH' project as Team Leader. Also served as Team Leader for the 'Online Documentation of Oral Narratives of COVID-19 among the Yerukula Language Community' project, conducting online fieldwork.

Team Leadership Project Management Language Documentation Fieldwork Data Collection

Research Fellow

Dravidian University

Served as a Research Fellow in the 'SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME' (SAP)-DRS-I Documentation of Central Dravidian Languages project, sponsored by UGC. Conducted fieldwork and collected data in tribal languages such as Kolami and Koya.

Research Field Linguistics Data Collection Language Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Dravidian University

Ph.D, Linguistics

2016 - 2024

Grade: 70.00%

Conducted extensive research for the thesis 'A Descriptive Grammar of Yerukala: An Endangered South Dravidian Language'. This research provided a firm understanding of language skills and their impact on outcomes, shaping perceptions of language and culture.

University of Hyderabad

Integrated Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics

2010 - 2015

Grade: 60.00%

Activities and societies: Course project: 'Vowel harmony in Telugu with examples'.

Completed an integrated Master of Arts program with a focus on Applied Linguistics. The curriculum covered various aspects of linguistic analysis and translation studies.

CV Raman Jr college

Intermediate, Science

2008 - 2010

Grade: 61.00%

Completed intermediate education with a focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (M.P.C). This foundational study provided a strong base in scientific principles.