Elvis Ambale
@elvisambale
Detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist with a focus on AI training.
What I'm looking for
I am a Data Annotation Specialist with over 2 years of experience in video and audio transcription, AI training datasets, and quality assurance auditing. My work has consistently achieved a remarkable 99% accuracy across more than 100 hours of content, significantly boosting AI model performance by 15%. I thrive in fast-paced, remote environments and excel at collaborating with linguists and data scientists to refine labeling criteria and align annotations with project goals.
In my current role at micro1, I have successfully reduced project turnaround time by 30% using Super Annotate, ensuring the delivery of over 50 weekly projects. My previous experience includes working as an Audio Data Annotator Specialist at Oneforma, where I achieved 98% accuracy in linguistic labeling while processing over 300 daily transcription hits. I am passionate about optimizing workflows and delivering high-impact results, and I take pride in mentoring junior annotators to enhance team productivity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotation Specialist
micro1
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Achieved 99% accuracy transcribing 100+ hours of video content for AI training and accessibility services. Reduced project turnaround by 30% via Super Annotate, ensuring 50+ weekly deliverables. Improved AI captioning model accuracy by 15% through precise labeling of 10,000+ clips with metadata.
Data Annotation Quality Assurance Officer
E2F
Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)
Audited 1,000+ video annotations for adherence to project guidelines, resolving ambiguities in labeling criteria. Improved team annotation accuracy by 20% through feedback sessions and updated training materials. Coordinated with data scientists to align annotations with model requirements for generative AI projects.
Audio Data Annotator Specialist
Oneforma
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)
Transcribed datasets for NLP model training, achieving 98% accuracy in linguistic labeling. Collaborated with linguists to refine annotation guidelines for diverse dialects and contexts. Processed 300+ daily transcription hits while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.
Data Annotator
Scale AI Inc.
Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Processed 50,000+ data points with 99.5% accuracy for AI training datasets. Slashed error rates by 20% via standardized QA processes and annotation guidelines. Met 100% deadlines for 10+ urgent projects, including a 10,000-image autonomous vehicle dataset. Mentored 15+ junior annotators, boosting team productivity by 30%.
Education
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Technical University of Mombasa
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Alison
Certification, Information Systems
Completed certifications in Information Systems: Technology and Business Models, Ethical Intelligence in Business, and Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Systems.
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