Cecilia Otieno
@ceciliaotieno
Native Luo translator and annotator specializing in English–Luo localization.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented native Luo speaker with strong command of English and Kiswahili, experienced in translating, annotating, and labeling language data for AI and localization projects. I have worked as a freelance translator and data/photo annotator since January 2024, ensuring consistent formatting, grammar, and terminology across datasets while meeting deadlines.
I hold a degree in Education Arts from the University of Nairobi and a solid foundation in Kiswahili and English demonstrated by KCSE results. I am committed to high-quality proofreading, cultural and linguistic context awareness, and contributing to AI language training that fairly represents African languages.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator & Annotator
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provide English–Luo translation and dataset annotation for remote projects, ensuring consistent terminology, formatting, and quality control to support AI language training.
Education
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UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Education, Education Arts
University graduate with a degree in Education Arts from the University of Nairobi, focused on language education and community representation.
KCKenya National Examination Council
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Grade: B (Kiswahili), B- (English)
KCSE graduate with grades B in Kiswahili and B- in English, demonstrating strong foundation in English and Kiswahili.
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