Fred Bacho
@fredbacho
Mechanical fitter and AI data annotation lead blending hands-on engineering and AI expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Mechanical Fitter with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) and over three years of combined experience in machine maintenance, repair, and AI data annotation and transcription. I consistently diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, improve machine efficiency, and develop practical troubleshooting procedures to keep plant operations running smoothly.
Alongside my mechanical work, I have led teams on AI model training projects, overseeing task allocation, quality control, and KPI tracking. I am experienced with annotation tools such as Labelbox and SageMaker, and I contribute to data preprocessing, model evaluation, and performance insights for NLP, computer vision, and other ML tasks.
I bring strong communication, time management, and leadership skills, and I thrive in roles that combine technical problem-solving with digital project delivery. I am detail-oriented, a quick learner, and committed to continuous improvement in both mechanical and AI-focused environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Transcription & Annotation Specialist
Freelance / Contract
Delivered accurate, high-volume transcription across medical, legal, and general domains and executed annotation tasks for NER, object detection, and sentiment analysis using industry tools.
Mechanical Fitter
Timsales Limited
Operated and maintained fiberboard and softboard production machinery, responded to breakdowns with rapid repairs, and implemented layout and maintenance improvements that enhanced machine efficiency.
Customer Service Agent / Data Annotation Lead
Sama Kenya
Led teams on AI model training projects, overseeing task allocation, quality control, training, and performance evaluations while maintaining KPI and incident records to ensure data quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NINairobi Technical Training Institute
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
2017 - 2020
Activities and societies: Christian Union Students Representative
Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) with involvement as Christian Union Students Representative.
Oriwo Boys High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2013 - 2016
Grade: C
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a final grade of C.
Karabok Primary School
KCPE, Primary Education
Grade: 307/500
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education with a score of 307 out of 500.
Sama School Kenya
Certificate, Web Research
2022 - 2022
Completed certificate coursework in Web Research Modules at Sama School Kenya.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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