Donvan Nyaga
@donvannyaga
AI Data & Quality Specialist specializing in annotation, content evaluation, and AI training support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an AI Data & Quality Specialist with a focus on details and over three years of expertise in remote digital operations. I interpret complicated annotation instructions, accurately label data, and assess AI-generated results for quality and adherence to project criteria, including human-in-the-loop model assistance.
In my roles across AI training and search quality, I validate datasets, identify mistakes and edge cases, and provide organized feedback that enhances model performance and dependability. I’m also comfortable scoring content using rubric-based standards, researching and verifying information credibility, and working efficiently in high-speed remote settings while maintaining quality assurance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Data Specialist
TELUS International
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Trained and supported AI models by annotating, reviewing, and validating text corpora and scoring search/conversational outputs against project rubrics. Performed quality reviews for relevancy, truthfulness, clarity, and guideline adherence while delivering structured feedback to improve dataset reliability.
Search Quality Rater
DataAnnotation Tech
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)
Evaluated SERPs for relevance, utility, and query intent and assessed AI-generated content for qualitative and factual soundness against rating guidelines. Conducted independent research to verify credibility and used cultural context to deliver consistent, fair ratings.
AI Training Data Annotator
Outlier
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Hand-labeled and assessed text datasets for NLP/ML training and testing, screening AI-generated responses for relevance and coherence against project guidelines. Completed content categorization and intent classification tasks while maintaining annotation quality and consistency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science, Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning & Human-Centered AI)
2017 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Machine Learning and Human-Centered AI from 2017 to 2021.
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