Fikru Kumelachew
@fikrukumelachew
AI Data Specialist delivering accurate labeled data and NLP support with banking-grade attention to quality.
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented AI Data Specialist and banking professional with 6+ years of experience in data accuracy, customer interaction, and process quality. In my Senior Interest-Free Banking Officer role, I manage Sharia-compliant banking services and client accounts, handling detailed financial documentation and data verification while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
I also specialize in AI data annotation, NLP support, and linguistic evaluation, delivering high-quality labeled data with consistency and strict adherence to project guidelines across global platforms. I’ve contributed to text annotation, speech & text data evaluation, and RLHF workflows—trained staff on procedures, and ensured linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in Amharic and English using Toloka, Mindrift, and Clockwork.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Interest-Free Banking Officer
Abay Bank S.C.
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Managed Sharia-compliant banking services and client accounts with high accuracy. Completed detailed financial documentation and data verification while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
AI Trainer and Data Annotator
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Performed text annotation, labeling, and categorization for AI models in Amharic and English, supporting NLP and speech recognition projects. Evaluated linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance and participated in RLHF workflows on crowd platforms.
Customer Service Supervisor
Abay Bank S.C.
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Supervised frontline operations and monitored service quality to ensure accurate handling of customer data. Resolved client issues and supported consistent documentation and process quality across day-to-day operations.
Junior Officer / Bank Trainee
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)
Processed transactions and maintained accurate customer records, supporting branch operations and reporting. Verified customer data and documentation to maintain quality and accuracy control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa University
Master of Arts, Marketing Management
2023 -
Pursuing/earned an MA in Marketing Management at Addis Ababa University in 2023.
St. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Management
2018 -
Completed a BA in Marketing Management at St. Mary’s University in 2018.
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