Elizabeth Maina
@elizabethmaina
Linguist and Swahili specialist focusing on AI/LLM language evaluation and dataset refinement.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a linguist and native Swahili speaker with hands-on experience evaluating and refining AI/LLM outputs, creating conversational prompts, and producing culturally accurate Swahili datasets. I have led content moderation teams and delivered translation, proofreading, and language-quality work for multilingual projects, prioritizing clarity, grammatical correctness, and Kenyan Swahili nuances.
I collaborate effectively in remote and structured freelance settings, train and coach peers on cultural sensitivity and policy application, and use tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Slack to manage workflow and ensure high-quality linguistic annotations and evaluations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead, Content Moderation
Ison Xperiences Kenya Limited
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Supervise multilingual moderation team to ensure compliance with client policies and cultural sensitivity; implemented quality checks and training that improved review consistency and accuracy across Swahili–English content.
Image Preference Data Annotator
E2F Inc
Mar 2024 - May 2024 (2 months)
Annotated and evaluated image preference data for AI training, improving label quality and cultural alignment for Swahili contexts through structured remote collaboration.
BCVirtual Research Assistant
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
Translated, proofread, and refined Swahili–English reports to improve grammatical accuracy and cultural relevance, and supported prompt/response creation for multilingual stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
2016 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with focus on Swahili language, translation, and language analysis between August 2016 and July 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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